It's no secret that at carnival time, most masqueraders show a lot of skin. So how do we ensure that we prepare our skin for the long hours of sun exposure and prevent any harmful sun damage while maintaining a nice tone? My advice: Get out the lotions that contain retinol. This increases the skin's ability to maintain its elasticity and youthful glow. It not only reduces the signs of wrinkles but it also removes dead skin; also exfoliate once a week. This makes a big difference and boosts the skin's radiance

For oily skin, use products that contain glycolic or salicylic acids to do the job, and use scrubs or micro-dermabrasion. I also find that using skin re-texturising complex (found at most beauty counters) works beautifully. Use eye creams daily. The eyes are the first place to show fatigue or ageing. The skin is much thinner in texture, so the more protection the better. Also top up on antioxidants, this keeps the skin clear and free of most blemishes.

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