Wednesday, June 2, 2021

10 things I wish I could tell my younger self….

 We all have regrets or things we wish we knew 10 years ago, some lessons we can only learn in retrospect. The following is a list I’ve compiled along the way of some beauty lessons that were learnt through good old-fashioned trial and error. Some are permanent, some not so much. Others are never too late to start implementing



1. Put down the tweezers.

My poor eyebrows never and I mean never recovered from the late 90’s early aughties trend of barely-there pencil-thin eyebrows. I blame my mum for letting me pluck them in the first place.


2. That tattoo does not look as good as you think it does.

What you considered “cool” ten years ago does not age well. In fact, the cooler it was for the time, the more dated it probably looks now. Aside from the fact it just doesn’t feel like “you” anymore, it just looks really terrible. Thank God for tattoo removal lasers. Mum was right on this one.



3. Don’t sleep with your makeup on.

Guys…I mean come on. I know we are all guilty of this cardinal rule but we are not teenagers/in our twenties anymore. We are grown-ups and grown-ups take off their make up before bedtime. And yes, its ok to cheat with a sneaky make-up wipe now and again.


4. Smoking is not cool.

Just….no. Don’t do it. Not cool people.


5. Do not sunbake. Like EVER.

In my mind’s eye, I can see my 16-year-old self slathering herself with what might as well have been baby oil to get my skin as brown as possible. Getting or having a tan was definitely considered “healthy-looking” or even desirable when I was growing up. Solariums were still a thing and maximum protection meant SPF15+.

Aside from the more obvious health risks to un-protected sun exposure, 80% of visible ageing is linked directly to UV exposure or sun-damage. Those unwanted pigmentation and fine-lines I’ve ended up with? All preventable.

Moral of the story: it is never too late to start wearing sunscreen. Even when its 14 degrees and overcast, the sun’s rays are still harmful (especially here in Australia) so it’s crucial to wear your sunscreen every day and make sure its 30+ or even 50+



6. Be gentle with your skin (and Do. Not. Pick!)

This one’s an easy one and we have all been there, I’m sure. Using ingredients that are too harsh or strong for one’s skin can end up causing more problems. Exfoliation is great – over exfoliation is not. I learnt this one the hard way and my poor skin paid the price. It took ages to get my skin back to where it was before I tried to burn my face off. Test patch new ingredients first and don’t overload your skin with too many products all at once.

Also, picking pimples is just a no. For that brief moment of satisfaction when you successfully squeeze a pimple is just not worth that scar or mark that it leaves behind. I still struggle with this one, it is definitely a hard habit to break.


7. Embrace and work with the hair you have.

There is no point wishing you had pin-straight blonde hair, when in reality you have dark brown curls. Straighteners and other hot tools will wreak havoc on your hair. Likewise dying your hair incessantly will cause it to thin and fall out. And don’t even get me started on bleach….


8. Start laser hair removal now. Pronto.

This one is an investment. But also, a no-brainer and again, never too late to start. If you consider all the time, money and hassle combined over the years with all the painful waxing appointments, bleaching, plucking and razers …well you get the idea. Also, laser hair removal machines have come a long way in the last 10 years and treatments are now quicker, cheaper and more effective than ever before. The sooner you book and complete your sessions, the quicker you are on your way to being smooth and hair-free. Permanently.


9. Invest in a good skincare routine (and stick to it).

See a professional (i.e. aesthetician dermal therapist, dermatologist) and get a proper skin analysis to work out your skin type and/or condition you wish to treat, plus the best skincare products for your particular skin needs.


10. And finally….learn to LOVE yourself and embrace your body exactly as it is!

I wish, most of all that I could have told my younger self this: The things you are self-conscious about now are the things you will end up loving about yourself – because they make you, you.



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