What skincare experts want you to know about managing oily skin
“There are lots of lifestyle factors that can contribute to your skin’s production of excess sebum, and it’s important to look at the root cause rather than just applying topical solutions,” says Ooi
Mineral vs chemical sunscreen: What's the difference?
Titanium dioxide and zinc oxide are both white minerals, which Ada Ooi, celebrity facialist and founder of 001 Skincare, explains that this can make them 'harder to be colour adaptive to darker skin tones'.
13 of the best gel cream moisturisers to cool and hydrate
“Gel cream moisturisers are particularly good for acne-prone, oily or inflamed skin,” says celebrity facialist, Ada Ooi and founder of 001 Skincare.
14 experts reveal the best skincare tips they’ve learned over the years
“Learn to enjoy the parties without overdoing the alcohol – especially if you have inflamed or irritated skin.” – Ada Ooi, celebrity facialist and holistic acupuncturist.
These Are the 10 Best Sunscreens for Sensitive Skin, According to Experts
"It's great for dry or dehydrated sensitive skin," says Ooi.
TRẺ HOÁ HIỆU QUẢ BẰNG CÁCH MASSAGE MẶT VỚI ĐÁ LĂN GUA SHA
Bên cạnh đó, chuyên da chăm sóc da mặt Ada Ooi được chứng nhận bởi Trường Đại học Y học và Châm cứu Trung Quốc còn khuyên rằng chúng ta nên thoa một loại dầu dưỡng trước khi massage để làn da không bị căng rít
How to get rid of dark circles under the eyes, according to skin experts
“More nutrient-rich blood means toxins are flushed away and water retention is reduced, leaving skin looking plumper and more radiant within a matter of minutes," says Ada Ooi, facialist and founder of 001 Skincare.
WHAT IS AURICULAR THERAPY? (& SHOULD YOU TRY IT?)
‘Auriculotherapy, or auricular therapy, is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) technique that focuses on areas of your ear to relieve pain, calm the mind, and treat illnesses,’ says Ada.
Why tea infused skincare is set to take over your routine
‘Green tea is made from Camellia Sinensis leaves (tea leaves) and originated in the Zhejiang region of China, where a method of steaming green tea has been documented all the way back to the 8th century,’ says Ada Ooi, Traditional Chinese Medicine skin expert and founder of 001 Skincare.
Is the ‘skincare smoothie’ technique worth trying? We asked the experts
“Not all formulas will mix well together and may end up ‘pilling’ on the surface of the skin, preventing products from absorbing properly and creating an uneven texture,” explains Ada Ooi, celebrity facialist and founder of 001 Skincare.
The Big 2023 Skincare A-Z
A is for... Acupuncture
This ancient practice has ‘Facial acupuncture stimulates blood circulation to bring oxygen, nutrients and “life” to the skin. The released tension and boosted blood flow results in decreased puffiness and softening of wrinkles,’ says Ada Ooi, traditional Chinese medicine practitioner and facial acupuncturist.
The 10 best foundations for acne-prone skin in 2023
“If you have oily skin and you want lighter coverage, powder foundation could be a good option,” says Ada Ooi, celebrity facialist.
These are the 10 best foundations for dark skin
“Determining your undertone is important when looking for a foundation as you want it to compliment your skin tone and blend seamlessly,” says celebrity facialist Ada Ooi.
Here’s how the beauty pros created BAFTA winner Kerry Condon’s red carpet look
Ada Ooi, one of the most sought after Red Carpet Facialists and Chinese Medicine Practitioners, looked after Kerry’s skin in the lead up to the big event.
Grandma's beauty tips: Pearls of wisdom or old wives' tales?
Ada Ooi, Celebrity Facialist, TCM Practitioner and founder of 001 Skincare says, “Cold water is great but moisturising toners are made of humectants that work like a water magnet, absorbing water molecules from the atmosphere to the epidermis…”
5 impactful beauty brands owned by Asian women you should know
Hong Kong-born, UK-based Ada Ooi founded 001 Skincare London, which focuses on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and operates a clinic in the British capital, in 2014.
Creams and gels don’t really solve puffiness. Try a simple cold massage instead
Ada Ooi, a brilliant facialist and expert in gua sha massage (a traditional Chinese therapy that involves stroking and pressing the skin with a smooth-edged tool or object), suggests using the cleaned lid of a jam jar.
Your little black book of London’s best acupuncturists
Skincare expert Ooi is behind some of the most luminous ‘that’s got to be a filter, right?’ celebrity complexions of all time
What is skin flooding and should you bother? 6 experts weighs in on the TikTok trend
Enter skin flooding, a technique that Ada Ooi, Red Carpet Facialist and Chinese Medicine Practitioner, says involves layering lightweight moisturising products to quell dryness and dehydration.
10 SKINCARE TRENDS WE EXPECT TO SEE IN 2023
‘In our Active Marine Collagen Serum, green tea extract works alongside vitamin C and citrus actives to have a brightening effect on the skin, reducing dullness and boosting radiance whilst protecting from harmful free radicals,’ says Ada