Xiao S's secret to youthful skin is "not washing her face upon waking." If she stays indoors all day, she only brushes her teeth and never washes her face. She believes waking up leaves a beneficial layer of natural oils on the skin that doesn't need washing—though those with oily skin can rinse with water.
Big S: Hand Cream for Feet
Beauty queen Big S's most surprising tip comes from her hand and foot care routine—she highly recommends hand cream! Most hand creams have a thick texture that takes time to absorb. She suggests applying it to your feet first after showering before moving on to other areas. Hand cream works exceptionally well on feet.
Makiyo (Kawashima Makiyo): Sleeping Without Makeup Removal
Makiyo (Kawashima Makiyo), a Japanese artist immensely popular in Taiwan, admits to her laziness: she often sleeps without removing makeup or even leaves oily makeup remover on her face before bed. She muses, "It feels so comfortable this way."
Makiyo strongly advocates her preference for heavy makeup: "City air is too polluted. Makeup acts as a barrier and provides sun protection. If I don't wear makeup, the dirty air actually triggers breakouts."
Wu Pei-tsu: Cold Water Showers
Wu Pei-tsu firmly believes only traditional Chinese medicine beauty treatments are free of side effects. As a former model, she demands perfection for her skin, insisting her bathwater stays below 38°C. She explains that hot water strips away the skin's natural oils, rendering any skincare products applied afterward ineffective.