Winter Skin
Winter is
coming. Wait, sorry, winter skin is
coming. You know it when you feel it, that slightly flaky, taut, and mildly
(and sometimes very) uncomfortable state of skin. Your poor hands and face are
trying the best that they can. And they could probably use some help.
I found
that people with oily skin unfortunately shy away from oil based products. I
say unfortunately because its all about balance. I am constantly trying new
products, but its important to adapt your skincare to your environment. While
protection is my main focus all year round, summer skincare is light, whereas
winter skincare is all about layering. Remember, lightest products first like
gels and serums and heaviest last like cream moisturisers and oil.
6 top tips
for that winter glow //
- Water Intake // This can be a hard one when your on the run, but with cold winds and drying radiator heat parching your skin its so important to hydrate from within
- Turn up the Cold Tap // Luke warm water is the way when it comes to face washing, as is a non-stripping cleanser like Vitamin C Super Facialist.
- Moisturise // Layer up on the moisturisers to lock in that goodness during the day with SPF for protection. Facial oil's work best at night and applying moisturisers to damp skin will maximise absorption
- Exfoliate! // I personally like a strong exfoliator (partly cause my skin can take it), the microdermabrasion scrub from Body shop of the Botanics Scrub is a dream! For those with sensitive skin, chemical exfoliation is best so head to Pixi and grab yourself some glow tonic.
- Humidify //As mentioned in point 1, there's nothing like radiators to totally parch your skin! Stick a bowl of water above the radiator to keep moisture levels up.
- Pamper time // If you notice your skin needing extra moisture, grab a hydrating sheet mask. These are all the range at the moment so you'll have no problems finding them.
You can thank me later ;)
Tan xx
