Our skin
can really suffer during the winter months, with our faces being bombarded by
the wind and freezing temperatures, in addition to the usual pollutants and maybe
the odd bit of sun. A good skincare regime using nourishing products is
therefore essential.
I always
ensure that I clean off all make-up every night as failure to do this can
result in blocked pores and encourage blemishes. I love L’Oreal Dermo Expertise Visible Radiance Renewing Cleansing Milk and Renewing Gel Toner (each 200ml, £2.79 at Wilkinson). These contain
vitamin C and leave my skin feeling soft and fresh. I also use L’Oreal Dermo
Expertise Gentle Eye Make-up Remover (125ml, £1.99), which removes all traces of eye make-up
including mascara without making my eyes sting.
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Another
great cleansing range is Boots Botanics. I particularly love the 100% Organic
Rosewater Toning Spritz (£4.99 for 150ml), containing Damask Rose. It has a
gorgeous, delicate scent and leaves skin feeling soft and revived.
After my
cleansing regime I apply a night cream, a practice I started in my 20s, as it’s
a really good time to nourish the skin. My current favourite is NIvea Daily
Essentials Regenerating Night Cream (50ml). At £3.99 (Superdrug) this is very
reasonably priced yet performs as well as dearer brands, gliding on easily,
leaving skin moisturised but not greasy.
In the
mornings I prefer a facial wash, using either Boots No7 Beautiful Skin Foaming
Cleanser, £9.00, or Olay Essentials Daily Facial Cloths, box of 30 £3.99 at Boots. The cloths
are really convenient, just moisten, gently lather over your face and rinse to
leave your skin feel refreshed for the day ahead.
At this
time of year you may like to adjust your daytime moisturiser to cope with the
elements. I recommend Neutrogena Multi Defence Daily Moisturiser, £7.99 for
50ml from Boots, SPF15, which contains UVA and UVB filters and ‘promises’ to
protect against heat, cold, pollution and wind. I thought it may be a heavy,
greasy formula to deliver this protection, but it actually feels light and
nourishing and is easily absorbed into the skin.
What
skincare items do you swear by this time of year?
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