In cooler climates, our skin is vulnerable to a range of environmental factors that can cause dehydration, dullness, and cell damage. So here are our top tips on how to achieve your most radiant skin during the colder winter months.
Stay UV-Protected
When the temperature drops, our blood vessels insulate the body by thinning and deepening under the skin to maintain a blood temperature of around 37°C. This is why our skin looks paler in winter, which often leads to the misconception that sunscreen is less of a priority during this season. This is far from the truth! Even though UVB (burning) rays are not as intense in winter, damaging UVA rays are still in full force and can easily penetrate clouds or even glass. UVA rays are responsible for ageing and skin cancers, so it's crucial to maintain a robust sun protection routine during winter to protect against these harmful effects.
We recommend:
For year-round solar protection, we recommend ÜberZinc. This multi-purpose daily moisturiser is fortified with 21% zinc oxide, offering broad-spectrum SPF 15 PA+++. Not only does it protect your skin from the sun, it is also rich in antioxidants like green tea extract and lycopene to combat free radical damage.
Or:
Prefer makeup with protection? Opt for EnviroVeil, a liquid foundation with broad-spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ and blue light protection, ensuring your skin stays safe whilst looking flawless. Prefer makeup with protection? Opt for EnviroVeil, a liquid foundation with broad-spectrum SPF 30 PA+++ and blue light protection, ensuring your skin stays safe whilst looking flawless.
Hydrate - Inside and Out
Central heating, temperature extremes, and cold winds can wreak havoc on your complexion and result in dry cracked skin. Remember to stay hydrated in winter. If you can’t handle glasses of cold water in winter, opt for natural herbal teas, warm lemon + ginger infusions, and immune-boosting soups. For a winter treat, try a healthy hot chocolate with pure organic cacao with natural sweetener and milk. It's also important to use serums and moisturisers with potent hydrators such as hyaluronic acid - which binds 1,000 times its weight in water – as well as nourishing oils to prevent moisture loss.
For moisturisers, we recommend:
Everyone needs a moisturiser in winter but it’s important to choose the right moisturiser for your skin type. ReClaim is a rich age-defying moisturiser, whilst DermaCalm is specifically formulated for sensitive skin. HyDrolock is often the moisturiser of choice during colder climates and for those with dehydrated skin, as it is the richest and most emollient, and also contains ingredients that restore the barrier and repair skin damage.
And for serums:
Vitamin B niacinamide serum increases the ceramide level in your skin, which makes it easier to hold moisture whilst giving skin a dewy glow. Vitamin B also strengthens the skin’s outer layer so that the barrier can better cope with the environmental stress of winter. Dermiotic is a pre-serum elixir that’s a great choice for balancing the skin microbiome if the barrier has been compromised. And last but not least, HyalaVive, a triple-hyaluronic serum with TriCeramide Complex and vitamin B12 to further strengthen your barrier.
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Exfoliate
Exfoliation is still necessary in winter as your skin’s natural cell processes tend to slow down in the colder weather. Remember not to excessively exfoliate or overuse harsh scrubs.
We recommend:
A chemical exfoliant with AHA/BHA such as Synergie Skin ReVeal or a non-acid exfoliant like Luciderm for sensitive skin.
And for hands/feet:
Hands and feet often show the signs of winter dryness. Want to give your feet and hands an intense overnight treatment? Exfoliate hands and feet with MediScrub and follow with a generous application of Synergie Skin Recover Balm. Wear thin cotton socks and cotton gloves to bed then wake up with baby soft hands and feet! You can repeat this treatment for seven days for a total rejuvenation.
Mask Treatments
During the colder months, the surface of the skin can lose water, so we need to lock the moisture in with water holding ingredients, rich emollients and precious oils.
We recommend:
For a hydration booster, opt for a weekly mask such as TriDration B. This express medimask contains 11% niacinamide, saccharide isomerate, and hyaluronic acid to restore lost moisture and volumise skin. Those wanting to tackle fine lines should go straight to MasquErase anti-ageing mask for an overnight treatment to address visible signs of ageing and lock all the water in. This mask absorbs deep into the skin whilst you sleep to restore your skin’s youthful glow.
Disclaimer: This blog is for informational purposes only and does not substitute professional medical advice. Consult a dermatologist or skincare professional for specific concerns.
