The longer days are now getting shorter, and the weather is beginning to bite a little in the mornings and at night. I know my jumpers are starting to make their way out of the back of my wardrobe, and my dresses and being pushed to the back. When it comes to my skincare, there are certain products that I use all year round, such as my SPF, but there are others that take a back-seat, depending on what time of year it is.
For example, I like to swap out my cleanser from a lighter wash, to a thicker, more cream and balmy consistency. The Medik8 Cream Cleanse is a velvety cleanser, infused with natural shea butter and plant saponins, to effortlessly sweep away make-up and impurities for a refreshed complexion. This would be great for anyone with dehydrated skin, but who may also suffer with oiliness and a few blackheads or breakouts. Whereas the Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm would be amazing for a mature, dry skin type, as it dissolves make-up, daily grime and pollutants. Leaving the skin intensely cleansed, nourished and renewed for a glowing complexion. With the added benefit of the anti-ageing ingredient, Padina Pavonica.
As I said, it is important to wear SPF all year around, and I continue to do so even in the winter, as the UVA and UVB rays still come through any clouds that may be in the sky. However, in the summer I would suggest wearing an SPF 50, but going down to an SPF 30 in the winter would be perfectly fine. The Dermalogica Prisma Protect SPF 30 is a light-activated moisturiser that provides broad spectrum defence while preventing future signs of skin damage.
If you are looking to swap out your serum to something much more nourishing, then consider the Decleor Aromessence’s. They come in many scents, each one providing different types of relief for your skin. For example, my personal favourite is the Rose Damascena. It is an elixir of 100% pure and natural essential oils specially formulated for the daily care of sensitive, reactive skin. Thanks to its natural affinity with the skin this serum is rapidly absorbed to soothe, even and stabilise your skin all day long.
As for something a little more nourishing to repair your skin overnight, look no further than the REN Evercalm Overnight Recovery Balm. It is a rich night balm that feeds your skin with lipids from Olive, Almond, Borage and Linseed oils that have been activated to be easily absorbed into the skin to intensely nourish and moisturise. It can also be used on your lips, and others dry areas of the body such as knees and elbows.
So, as the days and nights become colder, and we blast the heating in the house, work and the car, your skin will naturally become more dehydrated, and can even become more sensitive as a result. Therefore, take the first step to nourish and protect it by thinking about popping away those lighter lotions and investing in someone with a little bit more hydration to it.
Last updated on 22/09/2021.