Hi Everyone,
I thought I would share some of the things I've been discussing with clients recently about looking after your skin as we come into the winter months.
The cold winter months can cause havoc on the skin, the influence of central heating, being out in the cold, not drinking enough water and having hot showers and baths can cause dryness, sensitivity and general unbalance within the skin, here's a few things you can add/change to your skincare routine to help.
1. Change your cleanser.
I always change my cleanser with the change of the season, your skin can get very lazy and a change of product re-energize the skin and help combat the seasonal changes. The Elemis Sensitive Cleansing Wash, £22.50 (200ml) with soothing and anti bacterial extracts of Thyme, German Chamomile and Lady's Mantle, and a Milk Protein base is great to calm irritated or unbalanced skin, I personally find this a great facial wash for the morning. In the evening the skin often needs something to replenish the moisture lost throughout the day the Elemis Pro Collagen Cleansing Balm £39.50 (105g) This is an AMAZING cleanser with so many beautiful essential oils such as Rose and Mimosa, Elderberry, Starflower and Optimega™ oils, combined with the powerful anti ageing Padina Pavonica. You can massage it into dry skin and remove with a cleansing cloth as a cleanser or apply a thicker layer and leave for 10 minutes as a mask.
2. Mix up your moisturiser
This is the time to start using a richer more hydrating moisturiser. The Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream Ultra Rich £80 (50ml) has a thicker more nourishing base perfect for when the skin feels drier. If you suffer from added sensitivity during the winter or spend a lot of time outdoors try mixing 1 pump of the Elemis SOS Emergency Cream £52.50 (50ml) with your day and/or night cream to create a calming, protecting balm on the skin.
3. DRINK MORE WATER!!!
I sometimes feel like a broken record telling my clients to drink more water and especially during the winter time, sometimes the last thing you fancy is a cold glass of water on a cold day but it really is essential and makes such a difference, and IT'S FREE! Your body is made up of 60% water, you need it to survive and it really helps your skin. I drink on average 3 litres a day, but 2 is a good place to start. At home and at work I have a plastic cup with a straw that holds just under half a litre, drinking through a straw makes me drink it quicker, I don't know why but its what works for me, find what works for you and stick to it, taking a pint glass to work and always have one on your desk, some people find drinking it hot helps, or like me through a straw. Challenge yourself and you will see the difference in your skin.
4. Exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate
No matter what your putting on your skin, whether it cost £1 or £100, whether its got amazing ingredients or quite a basic product, if your not exfoliating your just not doing the best you can for your skin. Saying that you shouldn't go too crazy, twice a week is the perfect amount. The Elemis Gentle Rose Exfoliator £30 (50ml) is great for sensitive skin with pure rose oil and Jojoba beads to gently polish the skin. Or the Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel £32 (50ml) is a smooth textured product that you apply like a mask, it uses fruit enzymes of Papaya and Pineapple to almost 'nibble' away at dead skin cells.
5. Sleep in a hydrating Mask
There are 2 masks in the Elemis Range that are perfect for sleeping in, the Pro Collagen Quartz Lift Mask £49.50 (50ml) is an anti ageing creamy mask that will brighten and boost the skin. Or the Exotic Cream Moisturising Mask £30 (50ml) with its combination of hydrating essential oils will help transform your skin overnight. Either mix a small amount in with your night cream or apply a generous amount on its own and leave it all night to rehydrate the skin whilst its resting.
Hopefully this has helped in your quest for beautiful glowing skin all winter long!
All the products mentioned are available in the salon or on our website: https://ele-uk.co.uk
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