Barbie Forteza has learned that less is actually more when it comes to skin care.
At the start of the year, the 22-year-old GMA-7 actress decided to keep her skin-care routine to a bare minimum, and stopped doing the 10-step Korean skin-care regimen.
She told PEP.ph (Philippine Entertainment Portal) last January 16, "Napansin ko na hindi siya compatible sa skin type ko."
The Kapuso star added, "Dumaan ako sa phase na nakiuso ako sa Korean skin care, yung mga 10-step routine, mga ganyan. Yung mga serum, moisturizer, medyo extensive.
"Since nakuso ako, siyempre kapag Korean skin care, mas oily, mas dewy, ganyan.
"Sensitive yung skin ko 'tapos combination siya ng normal to dry, so nagka-breakouts ako dahil sa mga face oil, moisturizers."
Barbie has also stopped using sheet masks.
She explained, "Na-experience ko siya, basta lang ako bumili nang hindi ko inalam yung ingredients sa loob and basta ko lang nilagay.
"All natural naman siya kaya lang, may mga ingredients na hindi compatible sa skin ko sa yun.
"Kung gusto kong ma-moisturize yung skin ko, moisturizer na lang. Hindi na sheet mask...
"Sabi ng derma ko, hindi siya advisable sa akin kasi combination yung skin type ko so nagka-clog nung products yung pores ko."
Barbie said her dermatologist then suggested these simple steps for skin care based on her skin type—cleanse, tone, and sunblock.
"Kumbaga nag-i-stay yung dumi na nagko-cause ng acne. So para sa skin type ko, sabi ng derma ko, it's best na toner and sunblock lang. Minimal lang."
"Mag-moisturizer lang daw kapag sobang dry na. Hindi naman ako sobrang nagda-dry kasi nagwo-water naman ako nang nagwo-water din.
"Usually, nagmo-moisturizer lang ako kapag nagta-travel kasi dun lang talaga nagda-dry yung mukha ko."
At night, Barbie makes sure to double cleanse.
She said, "Sa gabi, after work, nagdo-double cleanse ako. As in cleansing balm, pantanggal ng make-up, then wipes, 'tapos yung gentle cleanser lang na mild soap lang talaga."
Her dermatologist also advised her to avoid facial scrubs.
The Anak ni Waray vs. Anak ni Biday star related, "Sabi ng derma ko, huwag din yung parang may scrub kasi hindi rin bagay sa akin mag-exfoliate.
"Sabi nung iba, maganda raw mag-exfoliate. But not for my skin kasi nga manipis."
The one thing Barbie reminded her fans about skin care is to make sure they use products compatible with their skin types.
She said, "Kumbaga, yung skincare routine ng isa, hindi bagay sa lahat. Kaya talagang kailangan mong alamin yung skin mo."
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