Winter Skincare

Just as you change your wardrobe for the seasons(anyone else happily reaching for their boots?) so you should your skincare routine. Dry, winter skin can become red, itchy and irritated but there are a few changes you can implement to avoid these irritating factors of the cooler weather.

Ensure that you swap to a cream based cleansing milk or gel and apply toner sparingly, you can try Living Nature's Extra Hydrating Toning Gel which helps to restore your skin's natural pH levels. This gentle gel prevents excess oil production whilst firming, toning, and adding moisture to your skin. Harakeke Flax Gel soothes and hydrates, while Manuka honey nourishes, and helps maintain skin health.

There are several treatments you can use under your day cream to give additional benefits during these winter months.

OH MY COLD from CODAGE Paris is the special winter formula to soothe and protect skin weakened by the cold. This serum protects, repairs and instantly replenishes the skin with moisture and lipids, for maximum, long-lasting hydration. Its hyaluronic acids and moisturizing active ingredients act to work in synergy throughout the dermal structure to retain water, boost its natural hydration system and protect its outer layer from various environmental attacks. A unique active ingredient from the Antarctic glaciers enhances skin regeneration, leaving it soft, fortified and ready to face winter's trials. CERTIFIED PARABEN-FREE, ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE AND PHTALATE-FREE PRODUCT. NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS.

LIVING NATURE’s certified natural Ultimate Day Oil is your new essential balancing blend, containing the nutrients skin requires to achieve and maintain optimum health. Rosehip and evening primrose oils contain essential fatty acids to aid skin regeneration and repair damaged tissue, whilst the calming and rejuvenating properties of dried calendula flowers infused in jojoba oil helps to even out skin tone and give skin a healthy youthful glow. Lavender and tangerine peel oil provide a fragrant pick-me-up, and tocopherol and totarol provide antioxidant properties which help to neutralise free radical damage.

It's also suggested that a couple of times a week you treat the skin with a luxury mask such as PERRIS SKIN FITNESS - Mask Serum Eclat De Beaute which is a high performance all natural skin care treat with multiple benefits and clinically proven results. As a day mask it will leave your skin with a glowing complexion. Use as a night mask it will moisturize and leave the skin smooth to the touch. This premium mask serum formula offers optimum result using only a small concentration amount. With continuous use it provides skin with 24h hydration, will visibly smooth the lines, and provide a radiant complexion. Dermatologist tested. Made in Switzerland. 98% natural origin ingredients.

FARMHOUSE FRESH – Marshmallow Melt Balm is perfect for the hands. Pure Shea, cocoa and mango butters have been combined into a rich, solid, scrumptious all purpose balm that melts into skin on contact, nourishing dry, chapped hands, knees, knuckles - even lips! This blend of butters is a highly effective skin conditioning formula that helps reduce the look of wrinkles through deep penetration of vitamins A & E. Because of this, our team's newest obsession is balming our outer eye area before bedtime, creating a deep moisturizing sleep shield. You will wake fully hydrated, seeing fewer wrinkles and loving your well-rested look! This balm really does it all. Marshmallow Melt is softly scented with all natural tonka bean and sandalwood, reminiscent of a fluffy marshmallow. 99% NATURAL | NOT VEGAN* | GLUTEN-FREE

Lifestyle changes can include investing in a Humidifier to use in your home and office to compensate for the constantly running A.C which also dries out the skin. A Humidifier maximizes moisture and will keep your skin hydrated. It maybe tempting to take a long steamy shower or bath but your skin will be much better with a reduced 5 to 10 minute lukewarm shower it’s best to avoid excessively hot water, if your skin turns red the water is too hot!