How To Winter Proof Your Skin
Written by: Radhika Sen
Updated: 7 January 2024
With the change in seasons comes a shift in your skin's needs. As temperatures drop, adapting your skincare routine to maintain hydration and protect against the harsher elements is essential. When choosing your winter-proofed skincare, remember to focus on nourishing, hydrating, and protecting formulas that keep your skin healthy and resilient all season long.
A revolving wardrobe of moisturisers
With ever-changing weather, your skincare shelf should be thought of as a skin wardrobe, prepared for every eventuality it meets throughout the year. Think of your moisturiser as your coat and jacket collection - throughout the year it will vary according to how thick and heavy they are. In summer, opt for lightweight options with SPF, like Advanced Day Total Protect, that hydrates, smooths and shields your skin from the damaging, ageing and burning effects of UV rays. But as the colder months draw in, your skin could be crying out for something heavier. Thicker formulas act as an occlusive barrier to protect your complexion from battling cold winds and dry air. This calls for total moisture daily facial cream, a multi-action daily moisturiser that gives you intense, long-lasting hydration morning or evening alongside clinically proven skin barrier and microbiome support. Bump up your moisture levels by layering Hydr8 B5 Intense™ under whichever moisturiser you choose to wear.
The all-important sun protection
We’re just going to say it; wearing SPF during the darker months is still important just as wearing it throughout the summer months. UVA rays (the ones which cause collagen depletion and the dreaded wrinkles) can penetrate through clouds, which means that while you think you might be completely safe going SPF-free during December, you’re not. Be safe all year round from the sun’s rays and make sure to apply daily sunscreen. To ensure full protection, use a daily moisturiser with a high SPF and 5* UVA rating, like Advanced Day Ultimate Protect. This all-in-one solution hydrates while shielding your skin, making it easy to stay protected without extra steps.
Vitamin C bringing back that festive sparkle
It’s easy to fall into the rut of dull, lacklustre skin over the winter months, but when it’s time to get your sparkle on at the never-ending festive parties coming up, you need something to kick your skin into action. Turn to C-Tetra Luxe, which not only helps supercharge your skin’s radiance but also provides deep nourishment.
You can even try mixing it with your foundation for dewy, expensive skin, and the light will be bouncing off your skin all night. It’s packed full of vitamin C to give you that all-important antioxidant protection which is essential all year round.
The morning after the night before rescue kit
The festive period is always a time of excess and one too many proseccos at the work Christmas party can leave you bleary-eyed with lacklustre skin. Alcohol dehydrates your skin and causes inflammation which can leave you looking bloated and puffy the morning after. First things first, avoid any 7am panda eyes with Eyes & Lips Micellar Cleanse™ , the waterproof eye makeup remover you can do one-handed while drinking that much-needed pint of water with the other hand at 3am. Drench your skin in hydration by applying an Ultimate Recovery™ Bio-Cellulose Mask before applying your makeup. It will take away the dehydration while giving you 20 minutes extra to close your eyes and recover from the hangover.
Stress-busting skincare
The joys of Christmas don’t come without their irritations and stresses, whether that be spending dreaded time with the in-laws or the difficulties in finding a last-minute gift for great aunt Janice you only see once a year. Stress can have a huge impact on your skin. It can cause a multitude of problems like blemishes, dry skin and much-dreaded wrinkles. For battling stressed-out skin, Crystal Retinal 6™ is your best friend. The only directly antibacterial form of vitamin A, retinaldehyde tackles pesky blemishes while plumping up the complexion. And in the day, treat yourself to our bestseller Liquid Peptides™ serum. What more could you want for glowing skin season?
There you have it – a fail-safe plan for keeping your skincare routine winter-ready and your skin protected during the colder months.
Radhika Sen
Radhika Sen is a skincare enthusiast and beauty writer. She's always on the lookout for a stellar serum and moisturiser combination, topped by a sunscreen that protects and primes. Her idea of self care is to pop on a face mask, light a scented candle and call it an early night.