F1 Fever...... Sepang International Circuit 2013

Its F1 weekend following Spring Collection Fashion Week Launch. Usually I am not really a fan of F1 racing because I personally do not like crowded areas. But this year, I was given a seat at the Grand Stand, so hopefully it will not be as bad. Despite my lack of lustre, I do find myself pretty excited. I guess the F1 fever has started to infect my brain.

The Sepang International Circuit was designed by a German designer, Herman Tike and was officiated by our 4rth Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad on 7 March 1999. It held its first Motor GP in April 1999, and the first Formula 1 Petronas Malaysian Grand Prix in October 1999. So far the best lap was done by Williams-BMW team, JuanPablo Montoya in 2004 with a lap time of 1:34.223. 

This year, the top drivers are Kimi Raikonnen, Fernando Alfonso, Sebastian Vettel, Fellipe Massa, Lewis Hamilton, Mark Weber and a few new names. During practice runs Vettel showed best time but Kimi is still int he lead with 25 points. 

It would be a really interesting race to see who finally grabs the title for F1 this year. My only concern now is how tanned I'll be sitting in the middle of Sepang Circuit (Despite the grandstand podium mall and such). Having a Fitzpatrick's type 4 skin makes it easier to tan even with protection. Personally I like being tan but not too tan. As it is now, my arms are 3 shades darker from my hidden areas because I have been out a lot. On top of gluthatione supplements and high doses of vitamin C, sun protective agents are my number one friends.

Oh yes, I have the full range Heliocare in my bag for this outing. Heliocare is so far to me the best sunblock for this weather. It is oil free gel based lotions with a slight tint give you ample protection, but does not appear white on the skin as some other sunblocks do. It is less greasy and it has a nice citrusy smell (although not everybody would like it).  The sunblock has both UVA and UVB protection, and comes in 3 strength - 30, 50 and 90. I prefer 50 SPF due to its consistency and non-stick properties. SPF 90 is thicker and has some antibacterial properties but it is a tad greasier and sometimes it does clog up my pores a bit more. There is also a Compact oil-free Heliocare foundation powder for those who prefer compact powder form. It does give a good coverage as a foundation, but after awhile, you may need to top up a bit. Indoors, the compact would stay for at least 4 hours. The new product launched last year was the oral capsules. The oral capsules are a very strong anti-oxidant that helps to reduce UVA / UVB absorption by the skin. It is purely from vegetal source, and has been shown to help reduce severity of burns from sun or other light sources. It does not cause lightening of the skin, but rather helps maintain your tone. However, if you will be out in the sun like me today, you will still require topical sunblock protection. It is recommended that if you are indoors to reapply sunblock on your skin every 4 hours and if outdoors, every 2 hours.

All these products can be found in my clinic. The price ranges from RM 120 - RM 190(oral sunblock 6 tablets) which I feel is pretty affordable for clinical grade sunblock. Okie peeps, its another 2 hours till the start of the first race, time to get ready. See you at the race track.... :)

For more information about the products, feel free to call/text Faceworks Clinic at 03-21440080/014-2233268 or email to info@faceworks-clinic.com / faceworksclinic@gmail.com.