Give your skin a helping hand this winter!
For most of us, our skin becomes extremely dry in the winter months – particularly in November when the weather gets cold. When our skin becomes parched, it can leave it looking dull, red, bumpy and can even work to magnify the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
To prevent this, we need to protect our skin’s barrier, the outer layer of skin that acts as a protective shield to outside aggressors such as harsh weather changes and pollutants. Keeping your skin hydrated is essential to safeguarding this layer.
3 ways to protect our skin’s barrier
Cut back on exfoliating
- When we exfoliate, whether it be through a facial, an exfoliating scrub or a retinol/acid exfoliator, we break down the barrier, leaving fresh skin vulnerable. While this is a great way to allow our skin to “glow”, over-exfoliating will have the opposite effect and it will become more sensitive in the long run. In these winter months, having your monthly facial is all the exfoliating you need.
Hydrate your skin
- To keep your skin feeling and looking its best, you’ll need extra hydration. I would suggest using a thicker moisturiser as well as a hyaluronic acid serum. The more hydrated your skin is, the better it will look!
Use sun protection
- You may think SPF is unnecessary at this time of year but it is essential to protect your skin against UVB rays which penetrate no matter the season. This extra layer of defence will furthermore protect your skin’s barrier, so your skin will no longer be distressed by the cold winds.
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