DJ Lim Peifen battled with a sudden bout of sensitive skin during her pregnancy

Caring for one's skin goes beyond vanity; it is about self-care and being the best versions of ourselves. Yahoo Life Singapore chats with well-known personalities who share their beauty routine and skincare tips. To help save you time and energy, Yahoo Life Singapore helps zero in on suitable beauty items so you can face the world confidently.

With more than 20 years of radio hosting under her belt, YES933FM DJ Peifen hosts the 午刻乐乐 (AM) show from 10am-12pm from Mondays to Fridays. A working mother of two young kids, Peifen is also a longtime supporter and Friend of Cetaphil. She recently participated in a Cetaphil discussion panel for the launch of their newest product, the Hydrating Foaming Cream Cleanser.

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Yahoo Life Singapore: What are your biggest skin concerns?

Lim Peifen: My concerns change with time, and my two biggest concerns are ageing skin and sun protection.

Could you share your daily skincare routine for day and night?

I keep things simple, so the basic steps: cleanse, tone and moisturise. Sunscreen in the morning, with regular top-ups throughout the day, if I can and remember to. I also use different moisturisers for morning and night, as I prefer a lighter one for daytime and a more hydrating one to last through the night.

Which are the top skincare products you can’t do without?

Makeup-remover, Cleanser, Toner, Moisturiser, and Sunscreen.

Which are your favourite makeup products you can’t do without?

Actually…I go without makeup on most days, but if I had to do basic makeup for some reason, I'd have to use the following: Liquid foundation, Loose powder, Mascara, Cheek blush, Tinted lip balm.

Was there a time when you experienced a nasty bout of skin condition? How did your skin get better eventually?

Growing up, I never had sensitive skin, so it came as a huge scare to me one day in my late 20s when I developed hives after going to a grass field. The itchy red patches were all over my arms and upper body, including my neck and face. Luckily, it went away after a couple of days. I learnt from this that skin sensitivity can come later in life, and poor health can be a direct cause.

I slept very little during that period, often stressed and tired from a hectic work schedule. Years later, I developed sensitive skin during my first pregnancy due to hormonal and body changes. The skin around my belly, as well as on my legs, would feel dry and itch often. Occasionally, a rash would develop because I couldn’t stop scratching. I applied a gentle moisturiser to help relieve the discomfort, which immensely helped!

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What is your pet peeve about beauty mistakes you see people committing? What do you wish people do about it?

I'm not one to judge others for their choices; I try not to. Haha. But if I had to choose one, perhaps it would be mindlessly following beauty trends. I wish we could better embrace our uniqueness, accept our differences, and develop our style and taste. We can appreciate sensible, tasteful trends but can skip following them.

If you could give your 13-year-old self a beauty tip, what would that be?

I wouldn't! Haha, because I was a happy and carefree girl at 13 years old, unaffected by the world's standards for beauty. Am I not current in thinking that 13 is too young to care too much about skincare and beauty? I would remind my 13-year-old self that health and personal hygiene are most important. Oh, and also the importance of sun protection.

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Over the years, what is one (or two) beauty faux pas you have learned that surprised you?

I used to think sensitive skin is uncommon, primarily hereditary, and it doesn't disappear once you have it. I've now come to learn that this is, of course, not true. Sensitive skin is more common than I thought because of many other causes besides genetic ones. Still, some excellent products out there can effectively minimise the symptoms of sensitive skin.

What is one bad beauty habit you will NEVER commit?

Not removing makeup before sleeping.

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What do you like/dislike about your skin/complexion?

Nowadays, when people tell me I have great skin, I'd say, "Thank you, and my parents too!" I never thought I had "good" skin until perhaps after 30 because I was influenced by the obsession with porcelain skin and felt like I wasn't fair enough. Also, the pores on and around my nose used to bother me. Fortunately, after working with several kind and candid people, some of whom are makeup artists and skincare experts, I now know that while fair, flawless skin is beautiful, it's not my skin type. I have healthy skin with minimal problems, and that is a great blessing to treasure.

What is your beauty secret that no one knows about, or what good beauty habits are you practising?

I drink a lot of water and avoid sugary or processed drinks. A clean diet doesn't just help with weight management; it also improves your skin's health.

How do you feel about ageing? And what active steps are you taking to age gracefully?

I am apprehensive and hopeful. Sometimes, I am more worried than encouraging, but I try to stay optimistic about everything. I try to exercise regularly; I'm enjoying my weekly reformer pilates class! Also, eating healthy and sleeping well.

What do you think makes a person beautiful and why?

Vulnerability. The courage to be authentic and honest about one's feelings is beautiful, comforts, and empowers.

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