Melanie Grant knows a lot about your skin. How to look after it, what it should look like and exactly what you should be putting on it.
As a skin expert with clinics in Melbourne and Sydney and the most helpful skincare website you’ll ever visit, Melanie has worked with the likes of Phoebe Tonkin, Nicole Warne, Lara Worthington, Christine Centenera, Nicole Trunfio, Delta Goodrem, Jessica Gomes, Rebecca Gibney, Jessica Mauboy and Zoe Foster Blake.
So, I went to Melanie and asked, What is it we’re doing wrong when it comes to looking after our skin? How much should we be spending on it?
And, well, mostly: Can you just cut the chase and tell me what I actually need, according to my budget?
The kind woman did just that for a lazy soul like me. So I decided to loop you in on all her skincare secrets.
Note: Yes, to ensure your skin is as healthy as possible, you need to steer clear of harsh, cheap products. Spending a little extra on your skin will also prevent big-spend facials or treatments in the future.
What are the biggest mistakes we make?
“I think some of the biggest mistakes include not wearing sunscreen or thinking the SPF in your makeup offer sufficient protection. A huge mistake I see all the time is women not including their neck and décolletage when applying their skin care. Your face ends at your bust.