Caroline Hirons reveals her top 13 tips for REALLY great skin

With so many 'miracle' lotions and potions out there, it can feel like GCSE science trying to work out a routine that doesn't leave you skint/confused/all of the above.

Enter Caroline Hirons, the straight-talking skincare blogger who has amassed 100 million views of her blog and over 13 million views of her YouTube videos for her brilliantly ballsy advice.

She isn't afraid to call out beauty brands and talk through her TRUE feelings on a product - a rarity in the #ad world of Instagram.

So we were extremely excited to learn the news that Caroline is bringing out her own 'no-nonsense guide' to skincare.

A staple for EVERY beauty junkie's bookshelf, are we right?

Whether you haven't a clue what retinol is or have your eight step PM routine nailed, the book 'Skincare: The Ultimate No-nonsense Guide' promises to be your go-to handbook during your quest for great skin.

You can order your copy of the book, here

In the meantime, here's a sneaky extract from her book to enjoy. Check out Caroline's tips for amazing skin...

TOP TIPS FOR GREAT SKIN

Obviously everyone is different, but, in general, these are your basics if you’re wondering where to start.

• Cleanse your skin every night without fail – cleanliness is next to Godliness. Double cleanse if you are wearing makeup or sunscreen, or both (which applies to most of us).

A little tip for those of you that say you have no time: either take your makeup off as soon as you get home OR take your makeup off before you take your bra off (if you sleep in your bra or don’t wear one, then follow the first tip!).

• Cleanse your skin every morning. It obviously doesn’t have to be as intense as the night-time cleanse, but a quick warm flannel and milk/balm/gel wouldn’t go amiss to get rid of the overnight shedding. I know some brands say you don’t need to cleanse your skin in the morning. That’s okay. They’re wrong.

• Wash your face properly. A clean canvas makes everything better. There is no point in spending your hard-earned cash on expensive serums if you are using wipes or winging it when it comes to cleansing.

• Do not smoke. That’s really the beginning and end of it.

• Get some sunshine. The term ‘everything in moderation’ really applies here. I work indoors all day and live in the northern hemisphere. I don’t get a lot of sun so I supplement with vitamin D (under doctor’s advice). I don’t use skincare with SPF: I apply it separately in between moisturiser and foundation or primer. SPF is too active an ingredient and can interfere with other anti-ageing ingredients, making all of your expensive moisturisers potentially redundant.

Yes, obviously too much sun is damaging to the skin, but so is too much chlorine. And too much pollution. Get out there and get some sunshine. Some brands would have us believe the sun is the ultimate enemy. That’s only true if you don’t respect it. Get some sun. Not a lot, some. Just don’t be stupid about it.

• Use a high SPF (30+) and encourage your kids to use it. You will save them a lot of time trying to repair sun damage in later years.

• Use good-quality skincare. I’m not talking about creams that cost more than your monthly food budget; I’m just suggesting you step away from the cheap packet of wipes and moisturisers in the chemist or supermarket and step it up a gear.

• Equate your skincare spending to what you would spend on a handbag or shoes. I’m not saying you should – I’m saying you should be willing to.

• Get enough sleep. When you are not getting sufficient rest, it shows on your face.

• TITTTs: take it to the tits. Your neck and décolleté, which is a fancy French term for your upper chest and shoulder area, are part of your facial skincare, too.

• Try to eat well. I’m not being a killjoy – a little of what you fancy definitely does you good – just don’t go overboard. Gut health is linked to healthy skin function: for example, taking probiotics is thought to support a healthy skin.

• Drink enough water. This is important not only for the normal functionality of your skin, but for your general good health, too. If your urine is dark and you suffer from a lot of headaches, you would do well to up your H2O levels.

• Try to avoid stress. I know it’s much harder than it sounds, but do whatever you need to do to keep your stress levels low.

Skincare by Caroline Hirons is published 25th June (HQ, HarperCollins)

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