We ask the managing director of local skincare brand MTM Labo to spill her best kept secrets in terms of all things skincare and beauty ahead of the festive period
Kelly Keak knows how to throw a party—be it a fundraiser or a lavish surprise birthday celebration for her family. The beauty entrepreneur understands the definition of a real fête and as the festive season approaches, she is ready to pull out all the stops once again to celebrate—especially after she welcomed her second child this June.
The beauty enthusiast and managing director of MTM Labo is not one to shy away from detailed skincare steps to ensure she looks her best pre‑ and post‑party. “There are many reasons to love holiday parties, but the after-effects on your skin leave a lot to be desired,” says Keak. “The late-night revelry, sweet treats and consumption of alcohol at parties can result in dark eye circles as well as dull and dehydrated skin.”
In an era where beauty resources are but a click or a tap away, it is easy enough to discover ways to take care of your skin. But perhaps it is even better to get tips from Keak herself, who has been steadfast in building on MTM Labo’s concept of custom-blended formulations since her parents brought the Japanese skincare brand to our shores in 2003.
Here, she highlights five ways to help get your skin back on track post-party.
Take it all off
No matter how tired you are, wipe the slate clean once the party is over—because make-up mixed with perspiration, grime and pollutants always spell trouble for the skin (think unsightly blemishes and other undesirables). “While a make‑up remover [does the job], I prefer to do a double cleanse with MTM Labo’s Custom‑Blended Milk Cleanser,” Keak says. Formulated with sweet almond oil, this gentle milk cleanser thoroughly cleanses without stripping skin of its natural oils, leaving it soft and radiant.