WINTER SKIN ESSENTIALS - ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW TO PERFECT YOUR WINTER SKINCARE ROUTINE
Winter can be a tough time for your skin. Cold snaps and wintery winds can leave your skin feeling tight, dry and dull! Not to mention, the flare-ups of common conditions like eczema, psoriasis and rosacea that can come with the cold weather. Here’s everything you need to know to perfect your winter skin routine, from causes, top tips and must have ingredients to restore your skin to its full glowy, glory!
DRY SKIN CAUSES:
Cold weather can weaken the skin barrier, disrupting the balance of bacteria on the surface of the skin and leaving it more susceptible to external irritants that can leave nasty effects on the skin. Conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis and rosacea can worsen in the colder weather thanks to increased inflammation in the skin.
TOP TIPS:
Gently does it - Avoid using harsh scrubs and artificially scented products as these can strip the skin of its natural moisture and dry it out even more. Even hot showers and baths should be avoided too - opt for comfortably warm water instead.
Switch it up - As the weather changes, your skincare needs to change too! Switch up your lighter moisturisers for a richer, more nourishing formula to keep your skin hydrated for longer. The Intensive Rescue Moisturiser has an ultra-hydrating formula, with 72 hours moisture-locking technology. Don’t forget SPF though! Even in winter, it’s important to apply daily SPF to protect from damaging rays that can increase inflammation and premature ageing in the skin. Top up on your daily dose of SPF with the 5 in 1 Anti-Redness Day Cream SPF50.
INGREDIENTS:
Oat Extract - With anti-irritant and anti-itch properties, this natural skin saviour reduces redness along with any accompanying itchiness. It can provide long-term itch relief benefits to help prevent further damage to the skin’s layer.
Chicory Root Extract - This feeds the good bacteria on the skin’s surface, overpowering bad bacteria and balancing the skin’s protective microbiota barrier to preserve its natural health.
Urea - Used to treat dry and rough skin conditions, urea increases moisture by softening and eliminating dead skin build-up.
Pentavitin - This traps water in the outer layer of the skin like a magnet and calms stressed, itchy skin. Unlike hyaluronic acid, it cannot be washed away and provides up to 72 hours of hydration.
Top off your daily winter skincare routine with the Intensive Rescue Trio, formulated to bring a boost of long-lasting hydration and prebiotic care to your dry, sensitive skin.
