How To Tailor Your Skincare Routine To Your Travel Destination's Climate | Clozette

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Travelling is fun, but many conditions involving your trip can cause minor problems on the skin. The climate in the area you'll be visiting will contribute immensely to this.


Have you already booked a trip to your dream destination? Make sure you check the weather, and along with planning your itinerary, plan your skincare routine tailored to the place you’re visiting. Here are our top tips on how you can make sure that your skin is healthy, no matter where in the world you are.



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Where it’s warm and humid



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If you’re heading somewhere warm — or hot — and humid, expect your skin to lose moisture. And losing moisture can lead to a few problems, including pimple breakouts. Plus, there are places where the heat is worse, so getting sunburnt is easy.


To prepare for these to not happen, make sure that you have products that have lightweight formulation with you. When it’s hot, you want something that doesn’t feel like anything on your skin. But make sure that they’re packed with hydrating and moisturising ingredients that will pamper your skin. Switch out your creams with serums, and make sure to have your sunscreen with you.


Where it’s warm but dry



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In some warm places, the atmosphere is humid. But there are also places where it’s warm but dry. The dryness can cause dryness — on your skin. So make sure to keep hydrated. Make sure that you drink lots of water on top of using a lightweight product that is jam-packed with moisturising and hydrating powers. Go for those that also have antioxidants in order to combat skin damage.

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Where it’s cold



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The heat can dry you out, but the cold can do so, too. While you should opt for lightweight products in drier areas, go for something a bit heavy but non-comedogenic for cooler places. Go for hydrating products not only for your face but also your lips and hands. And, as always, don’t forget your SPF! The sun may not be shining as bright in places where the weather is cold, but it’s still there.

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Now that your skincare arsenal is prepared, it's time to know how to stay stylish while you're on your trip. Here are our best tips.


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This month of March, we embark on a new feature series called “I Am Her” – where we feature the female movers and shakers of the industry to learn how femininity and power coincide beautifully and seamlessly together.


First impressions are tricky. More often than not, you can't really tell how a person is after meeting them for the first time. What I've learned from The Body Shop Philippines' Marketing and Store Development Head Emily Sia-Koa, however, is that you don't need to worry about making a good first impression so long as you stay true to yourself.


When I first met Emily, I was amazed by how honestly she spoke about the industry she loves and has been in for 14 years. It was also endearing to hear anecdotes from Doly, TBS's communications supervisor, detailing how much she enjoys working with her and how happy she is to have Emily as her boss. I was intrigued. I wanted to know more. And so as part of our “I am Her” series, I asked Emily if she could let me pick her brain and see life as a career woman from her perspective.


Here are the things she has to say about staying authentic, staying motivated, and her Clozette essentials.



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Fill in the blank. I am a marketeer, a woman, and I am ___________.


I am very blunt. I think it's harsh to say that you're blunt, but I think there's no other way to drive yourself to succeed unless you're true to yourself. You know, being blunt isn't always a bad thing. I would want to think that you just have to be as frank, as honest and as true as a person because people will not see through you. People will judge you, people will pull you down, people will say negative things about you, people will speak ill of you. But you just have to be as honest, as straightforward, and as “you” as much as you can. You can't sugarcoat your personality... There's no other way to run the show than by being honest and truthful.





You have accomplished much in your career, but do you have any regrets in pursuing a career in beauty?


There was one time I told myself, “Why did I leave a cosmetic giant when I was already in it?” But then, I looked back a few years after my stint there and realised that it was the best choice I had made in my life simply because it made me look at things more positively. My fear of not being able to move forward was quelled. It made me stronger. It made me see that I can do things beyond what I thought I could do.

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What type of woman inspires you?


Mothers inspire me, especially single mothers. They inspire me a lot. I have one staff member in the office who's a single mother. It inspires me every single day seeing her at work when she's very far away from her kids. Knowing the distance between her and her two children and that she's working hard for them... that inspires me to do the best I can and to help them improve on what they can do so that they can learn more and move up to be somebody one day.




You're the definition of looking good while doing what you do. How do you stay inspired and empowered to make that happen every day?


My kids motivate me. There will be days when you just want to snuggle with your children, but you just have to tell yourself to get up, get dressed up and not miss work because one day is too precious to go to waste... I also don't forget to pamper myself. There are days that you will shop for your children,  and there are days that you will shop for your husband. But there are days that I will shop just for myself.



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What are five essentials in your Clozette?


My iPad or my cellphone — those are my essentials. Either of them, so long as it has Internet connection. Beauty-wise, I cannot live without my lipstick. I think that is something I will not be caught without — a lipstick and a pocket mirror. Also, a decent citrus-scented hand sanitiser. I wouldn't exchange my PJs for anything else because whenever I'm home, I just like to be in the most relaxing outfit that I can be in because that's where I get to be me, that's where I get to let loose, be happy and carefree. 


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Discover more inspiring women featured in the "I Am Her" series here.
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Making a semi-permanent change in your appearance is a major commitment. But unlike a typical haircut where length is your only issue, dyeing your hair in a bold colour is a statement on its own. It can be daunting. Still, if you're reading this now, then you most likely have already decided that you want to take that leap and give yourself a brand new look.


So if you want the know-how in keeping your crown healthy and sleek even when dyed like crazy, go ahead and start reading.


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Take time to consult and research



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Just like choosing your shade match for foundation and lipstick, choosing your bold hair colour should also work around your skin tone, habits, and makeup routine. Going for 'red hair' isn't as simple as that. It also means considering undertones, streaks, and swatches, not to mention how the hair colour would look in contrast to your skin. So make sure you consult a professional or at least do your research beforehand. 


Do a swatch test



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Opting to dye your hair at home? Take a hidden lock of your hair and use it to test if your shade will work out. You can also take this chance to see if you'll have any allergic reactions to the dye because remember: safety first. 

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Take note of the post-dye treatment



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Getting your hair dyed is not easy on both your tresses and your pockets, so having your hair turn brassy or faded a week after the job is a definite no-no. That's why making sure that using the right shampoo for your chosen hair colour is a necessity. You've probably heard of this before, but here's a gentle reminder that purple shampoo is dyed hair's BFF. 


Own the look



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No matter how much effort we put into prepping for this look reinvention, liking it afterward all falls down to our personal judgment. So if you love how it turns out, flaunt that new look for the world to see and slay them with that confidence. After all, bold locks and a vibe that shouts 'I own this' go hand-in-hand.


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Loving your new look? Pair your new tresses with these bold lip colours!



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