Our skin weathers its fair share of dehydration and stress at this time of year. So a winter skincare routine, packed full of nourishing ingredients from targeted products, is helpful for restoring a dewy-fresh glow.
When the temperature drops, our skin is faced with environmental challenges. Arctic blasts and central heating sap the skin of moisture aggravating sensitive complexions. So it's absolutely possible to have a sore, dull complexion with dry, flaky skin. Our skin becomes unbalanced.
We’ve pulled together smart tips, simple routines and product recommendations to see you through the cold months:
If you have dry or dehydrated skin, over-cleansing with foaming formulas can strip skin of the crucial natural oils that help strengthen and protect the skin barrier. Instead, go gentle with a milk, oil or balm cleanser – using warm water and a soft flannel – morning and night.
The Pro-Collagen Marine Cleansing Balm ticks all of the boxes as it turns from a balm to oil and then milk to gently cleanse away make up and impurities. You can even you this versatile product as a hydrating mask.
It's still important to exfoliate during the winter months as cell turnover slows down. Dead skin cells can block pores, upping the chance of breakouts, and prevent your winter skincare from sinking in properly. But it's also important to be kind to your skin, which is dealing with unusually high levels of sensitivity. Look to gentle acids for exfoliating rather than a harsh abrasive scrub.
Try the Elemis Tri Acid Peel, powerful yet gentle on the skin, the formula is infused with lactic and mandelic acids to gently exfoliate away dead skin whist supporting the skins moisture barrier. It will leave the complexion looking firm and hydrated.
Studies show that wearing sunscreen in winter significantly lowers the signs of skin ageing, including wrinkles, dark spots and hyperpigmentation as well as the risks of skin cancer. SPF will protect the skins barrier and support an even complexion.
The Pro Collagen Skin Protection Fluid SPF50 is an advanced formula and protects against both UVA and UVB rays, helping to defend against collagen damage and skin ageing.
