Issue Nine: Sep/Oct '22

“Sweat is the body’s natural way of cooling the skin,” says Ada Ooi, skin and wellness expert. “However, if left on the skin for too long, the ammonia and urea released in sweat can lead to breakouts,” she adds. “Add makeup into the mix and you’ve got the perfect recipe for clogged pores,” explains Mimi Luzon, skin wellbeing expert and celebrity aesthetician. “Makeup covers your sweat glands, so as you sweat the pores can get clogged, causing breakouts,” she expands – something which fitness influencer and trainer Stef Williams (aka Stef Fit) experienced first-hand. The 30-year-old founder of WEGLOW admits she struggled to balance beauty and training. “When I first started in the gym, I used to wear quite a bit of makeup and found it was making my skin worse. Then I realised STEF WILLIAMS (AKA STEF FIT) LIFESTYLE W hether you’re Team Dry Shampoo or Planned Hair Wash Days, we all have our go-to for managing sweaty strands. But when it comes to our skin, there’s no easy equivalent to the quick slicked-back bun...