Glow and behold: Everything you need to know about skincare in 2024

Expert advice on things overflowing on the beauty shelves. Retinol, cortisol. Sunscreen, night cream. Peptides, ceramides. And those acids that still seem suss

Get your beauty sleep, by all means. But don’t nap for too long. In the cosmetics and skincare aisle, things are changing so fast, some products are almost unrecognisable.

In the cosmetics aisle, things are changing so fast, some products are almost unrecognisable. (PHOTOS: SHUTTERSTOCK AND ADOBE STOCK)

Double cleansing is a must to remove pollution and makeup. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Lip oils are trending, could they replace lipstick? (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Vitamin C can reduce skin darkening. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Hemp and rosehip seed oil work better on the skin, compared to coconut or sesame oils. (SHUTTERSTOCK)

Adaptogens such as ashwagandha, ginseng, and rose water can keep your skin hydrated. (ADOBE STOCK)

LED masks have to be used with caution, as their side-effects aren’t known yet. (SHUTTERSTOCK)