If your skin could talk, this is what it would say…

Ate pizza in bed? Your skin knows all about it.

When it comes to relationships, my babes have a few: your bestie, your doona, and the fridge. But the thing you spend most time with is your skin. Can't hear its muffled cries? Allow me to translate.

"Put down the concealer, babe." — your skin

Contouring, highlighting, smearing, dabbing: it's like art and your skin is the canvas. When you apply makeup, your tiny pores gobble it up. If you don't wash it off before bed or before hitting the gym, your pores can swallow the whole thing. The result? Dull skin and breakouts. Always take off your makeup. Or better yet: wear nothing at all.

"We had salami pizza for dinner again. I can still taste it on my pores." — your skin

Your stomach says yes, but your skin says no. And #letsbefrank, your stomach always wins. What you eat eventually ends up on your face. Try to keep your oil, carb, and sugar intake down. Feed your skin foods rich with omega-3, like fish, dark leafy greens, and nuts. Give those pores something good to munch on.

"I don't mean to keep breaking out like this, but I've got no choice." — your skin

There are so many things that can cause pimples: hormones, alcohol, dirty skin. Keep it clean and under control with a simple routine of cleansing, exfoliating, and moisturising. Try my Enzyme Face Cleanser as your first step. Gentle, effective, and it won't strip what your skin actually needs.

"I can't stop itching." — your skin

A lack of hydration is usually the culprit. Boost your skin's hydration in the cooler months with a rich moisturiser like my Barrier Body Creme. Packed with ceramides and shea butter to deeply nourish and lock in moisture, so your skin can stop all that wriggling.

"I'm hot. Real hot." — your skin

That's too much sun, babe. Keep protected even when it's overcast. SPF every day. Your future self will thank you.

"It feels like someone punched me in the face." — your skin

Sounds like you're losing the sleep battle. Dark circles can mean you need more sleep, and a check of your iron levels too.

As you can see, your skin and I have a lot in common. We can both talk. Listen to it a little more, babe.

x frank