Krystal Jung on why she’s “into retinol” and her love for SG hawker centres

Oh, I’d probably be like any tourist! *laughs* I’d try to see all the sites and eat at the famous hawker centers!

Beauty is something personal to me and my own perception of myself. If I feel beautiful and healthy, then I am! I think you are what you feel at the end of the day. This is something I’ve learnt over time as I realised the importance of trusting products that are clinically proven rather than simply following beauty trends.

My beauty and skincare preferences have changed a lot over the years and also my skin too. I used to follow all kinds of beauty trends but now I just stick to what works for me. Now, my skincare routine is much more simple and targeted. Lately, I’m into retinol and anti-ageing products such as the Eye Cream for Face and the Youth Focus Range by AHC.

Eat healthier, take care of yourself, use products that are proven to be effective, stay true to your dreams because they’re about to come true and above everything else, don’t compromise on yourself!

I know that it’s hard to practice self-care so the trick that I’ve found is to simplify the routine. For example, when I feel really tired or drained, I apply the Luminous Glow Eye Cream for Face. It brightens my skin right away.

I’ve learnt that my skin has to be well-hydrated before I apply makeup, so I prepare my skin with both the Hydra Soothing Mask and the Essential Real Eye Cream for Face to nourish my skin and as a makeup primer too.

They are not really secrets but here they are:

1. Relaxation. Try not to be stressed out.
2. Water. Drinking water is definitely helpful.
3. Finally, any of the AHC Eye Cream for Face products. They are very effective and I highly recommend it to everyone.

Whenever I feel great about my skin, it gives me confidence whatever I do, wherever I go, especially at work. It feels great to have healthy, bright skin.

I’malways busy filming, so if I have a day off, I just stay in and treat myself to a day of relaxation at my at-home spa. It’s a great way to recharge whenever I feel stressed and tired.

The lockdown actually gave me the opportunity to really focus on taking care of myselfㅡmy skin, my health, and so much more. For example, I treated myself with at-home spa products for my skin, tried to eat healthy nutritious food and workout at home.

I think a beautiful person comes with high self-esteem and one of the many ways to have high self-esteem is to have flawless skin, which gives you confidence.

Yes, I love using AHC masks. They’re so convenient. I make sure I take them with me when I travel. Especially on plane trips or long car rides, our skin just dries up so quickly. That’s when I put the facial mask on. It hydrates my skin quickly and the hydration stays on for a long period of time.

Maintaining good mental health is very important. Oftentimes, we might be under a lot of pressure or stress, so it really is important to take some time off and focus on yourself. When I say self-care, I’m not only talking about the skincare routine. I’m also talking about relaxing and charging your mental batteries so that you don’t feel burnout.

I’ve never had any serious skin issues before, thankfully, but of course my skin breaks out once in a while if I don’t get enough sleep or when I’m stressed out. That’s when I focus more on cleansing by using the AHC Hydra B5 Soothing Foam. My skin feels fresh and hydrated after I wash my face with it.

I think we are all born with healthy skin and it’s just a question of how we take care of it. So make sure you cleanse your face thoroughly, and apply moisturiser and sun protection.

I’ve learnt that part of AHC’s vision is to make the Gangnam aesthetic spa experience and results accessible to all women and I think this vision makes AHC more special. People can experience amazing results at home just by owning their own AHC products.

I try to take care of myself both physically and mentally by having a healthy diet and exercising. And for my skin, I use products like the Hydra Gold Foil Mask or the Luminous Glow Eye Cream for Face when my skin needs urgent care.

I think no matter how busy you are, you really need to find some time in the day for yourself. Treat yourself at your home spa corner.

I would definitely bring the AHC Essential Real Eye Cream for Face. It’s just so multi-functional that I feel would be enough for all my skincare needs. I can use it as an eye cream, a moisturising lotion for my face and neck, a soothing cream before bed, and even as a makeup primer. It’s very useful.

I try to follow advice from professionals and only use products that are clinically proven. That’s why I love using AHC products because they’re backed up by experts.

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