"Sometimes, I need a break from social media. I just don’t go on. There was a period of time I was overwhelmed with a lot of things at work and my personal life, and I switched off from social media and it helped. It's like, I look at IG the first thing I wake up, to see what I've missed, and it’s not even things that are important to me — it’s just the voyeur in me! So taking a break is good. It doesn’t have to be a 10-month fast — maybe just one hour is enough. People are just constantly on. Go and do something else — something you enjoy. For me, I go for a two-hour massage or facial, spend time with my girlfriends, work out and sweat it out, or make myself a smoothie. Do things that add value to your body and mind, like read a book."

"The last time I took a break from social media, I didn't log on for about three days. I was busy filming and not feeling so well, and I thought my body really needed a rest. Like physical and mental rest. For me, I watch Queer Eye to rest and to relax. That really makes me feel very happy and there are things I can learn from them. It's better than going on social media and feeling like, 'Oh, what are people getting that I’m not?'

How long a break you can take from social media depends on how addicted you are. 'Cos if you’re one of those who has to scroll every five minutes, a one hour break is actually quite an achievement. Just don’t get too caught up. If you place your self-worth on something that is transient, when it goes away you’ll be lost."

“Being in this industry, you get scrutinised all the time — how you look, whether you have this additional wrinkle — it took a while for me to be comfortable with who I am and what I want to be. I’m trying to be a good role model to the younger generation — a lot of my fan club members are young girls. I don’t want to portray a false sense of beauty — something that is unattainable, something that is not me. I believe in natural ageing. I try not to do unnecessary things to my face. People may or may not agree with my decision, but that’s a stand I’m taking for myself. Not that [plastic surgery and invasive anti-ageing procedures are] a bad thing, and people have different life choices, and as long as you don’t get addicted, it’s fine. But for me, it’s a conscious effort to not be tempted by the shortcuts. I think what’s important for me is longevity and sustainability. It’s fine to age gracefully, no one can run away from it. And I want people to know when I’m happy or sad, so yeah. (Laughs)”

“I really believe that people give out a certain energy — it makes sense ’cos some people you gravitate towards and some you just wanna stay away from. I believe good thoughts will make your face look beautiful. If you’re someone who’s always not contented and so competitive, and you cannot be happy for others, that would show on your face.

I want to be conscious that so many good things are happening in my life and to be thankful and grateful for that. With social media, it’s so easy to get swept away by everything you see online. Every day, you see something you don’t have, that you feel you need. It’s an endless want list and you need to be sure of what you need — and I really don’t need that much.

I think social media can help some people to feel more confident. If the validation helps you, if social media can benefit you, and it makes you happy and more confident when you see the likes, that’s great. But at the same time, when the bad comments come in, didn’t be too badly affected. It’s very tough, I’m still learning every day.”

Dior's new Capture Totale skincare range combines the beauty label's decades-old research into the rejuvenating power of stem cells with the energy of flowers to correct signs of ageing. Rebecca Lim loves this serum and wants to apply it on her entire body and, um, bathe in it.

Available at Dior counters from 1 January 2020.