With the winter months fast approaching and the weather turns cold and humidity levels drop, keeping your skin hydrated might become difficult.
We all start to experience that tight dry and sometimes even itchy skin.
What is dry skin?
When your skin doesn’t have enough protective oils which help maintain our barrier, moisture escapes from it. And when there isn’t enough water in the outermost layer of your skin, it becomes dry. This effect can intensify during the winter when humidity is low.
Other causes of dry skin can be.
1. Sickness.
2. Medications.
3. Overuse/Improper use of products.
4. Ageing.
5. Skin diseases.
How do we treat dry skin?
1. Avoid long hot showers as too much washing in hot water can strip the protective oils from your skin, leaving it dry and uncomfortable.
2. Do not overuse soap and go for fragrance free options that are less irritating to the skin.
3. Try to eat a well-balanced diet that includes essential fatty acids.
4. Hydrate from the inside too, drink plenty of water.
5. Moisturising morning & night is going to be critical in combatting dryness.
6. Gently exfoliating helps to shed the top layer of dead skin cells and allows other products to penetrate.
7. Masks are also that perfect intense hydration surge.
Moisturising!
We should always be moisturising all year round, but now coming into the colder months, it might be time to revisit your skincare regime, especially your Moisturiser. What was working great for summer might not be suitable for winter.
Every single type of skin needs hydration, even oily skin. We are so fortunate to have the choice we do in terms of skincare. Have a skin consultation to make sure you are choosing the right Moisturiser.
Exfoliating
We all need to be exfoliating to rid the skin of those dead cells that sit on the surface and make the skin look dull and lifeless.
There are two types of exfoliators.
Chemical exfoliators are acids that react with the skin, removing built-up layers of dead cells and excess oil that can cause dull skin and blemishes.
Physical exfoliators use ingredients, or a tool, that physically scrubs old, dead cells from the surface of your skin. ... Most commonly, these ingredients are ground down natural products such as nuts, stones, plants, and plant extracts.
Masks!
Masks are the perfect intense treatment that we can do at home to feed the skin with nutrients.
It is so important to use a good quality mask that has the ingredients that will benefit your skin.
Hyaluronic acid for that dry, dehydrated and sensitive skin, Vitamin C for brightening pigmented skin types and Clay masks for purifying.
Here is my trio!
Say goodbye to the expense and inconvenience of separate day, night, neck and eye creams and say hello to Phytostat 9, the 4 in 1, intelligent cream that adjusts to the specific needs of your skin 24/7 to dramatically restore vital moisture reserves, ward off the visible signs of ageing and cosmetically correct the effects of time in no time at all.
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Smooth away skin-ageing pollution with Daily Superfoliant. This highly active powder resurfacer leaves skin ultra-smooth, while combatting the environmental pollution triggers known to cause brown spots, fine lines, and uneven skin tone.
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We recommend them for anytime the skin needs an instant hydration boost! Containing ingredients that are activated by skin temperature, Societe Rejuvenating Peptide Masks rapidly minimise dehydrated skin and improves self-moisturising ability for a long-lasting dewy complexion.
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About The Author
My name is Rochelle, I have been lucky enough to be in the Beauty Industry for over 30 years helping clients achieve amazing results with their skin.
With 3 children of my own, I understand life is busy, so I'd love to help you find the best regimen that works for you and your lifestyle!
Having owned my own traditional based Beauty Salon and time in the Laser Industry, I've learnt that my passion lies in results-driven skin treatments and products. I feel so fortunate to have the most amazing brands at my fingertips. This allows me to give the best possible treatment and home care advice you need to achieve the skin you desire.
