Posts by Simone Wu

For any complexion to truly glow, it’s not about how fair you are but how well your skin reflects light. The smoother the skin surface, the more light is reflected and the more radiant your skin looks. Like any organ, the skin deteriorates as we get older. That means every skin function slows down, and…

As fine lines become more defined and skin along the jawline starts to sag, you know your skin needs a bit more help than your at-home facial to get it looking fresh and feeling firm again. On top of that, as the skin’s health is impaired, circulation slows down and that shows up as dull,…

As a former beauty editor of about 10 years for a national newspaper and later a women’s magazine, I would often get asked for skincare tips and about my own beauty routine. And I would feel like an imposter. Why? Because unlike most industry insiders (or even most other women), I have a really pared-down…

To help maintain youthful skin, and lengthen and reinforce the effects of your treatment facials, you should give yourself an at-home facial in-between your facial appointments. Home Facial Steps Unlike your regular skincare routine, an at-home facial is more thorough. Every step takes extra care and attention. Detail is everything. And always apply the skincare…

I never knew how important it was to have workplace mums on my team and in my company until I became a mum. In fact, it was a mum-colleague who pointed out that I could very well be pregnant when I complained about how tired I seemed to have gotten for no reason. And she…

This Non-invasive, Needleless Threadlift is the Alternative to Surgical Facelifts As we age, those once-faint lines start etching themselves deeper around your eyes and mouth. Skin’s building blocks like fibroblasts, elastin and collagen start losing its elasticity, get stiff and begins to droop. Pockets of fat that give skin its full appearance also begins to…

Understanding Our Skin: Skin Types vs. Skin Concerns Before you blame your next skincare purchase for your skin issues, know this: you could have been using the wrong skincare all of this time, and that is why it wasn’t working. And how did you end up doing that? You followed the wrong analysis for your…

Starting on a new skincare product is both exciting as it is nerve-wrecking. New skincare products can either improve your skin condition, or make it worse than its original condition—it could break out. Sometimes, that is a good thing. It means that the product is actually working, and you are experiencing a phenomenon known as…

Packing a skincare kit for your in-cabin bag is not a vanity thing but self-care. It’s taking care of you, keeping you comfortable in the air. It’s not about packing the most luxurious cream or having every hydrating spritz in your kit, it’s about managing your skin and keeping it happy and hydrated in the…

Caring for your hair and preventing hair loss problems go beyond using the right shampoo and conditioner. Almost everything you do, from what you eat, the amount of sleep you get, hormonal changes as well as stress levels, contributes to the health of your scalp and hair growth. While you may have heard that you…