Winter is tough, eh? The knitwear is out, sleeping-in is more tempting, and somehow your perfect summer skincare routine isn’t quite cutting it anymore. As the nights draw in and the mornings get darker, the last thing on our minds is sprucing up our reliable/barely functional skincare routines. Here are six simple skincare tips to show that small alterations go a long way.
Update your Moisturiser
The biggest thing you need to change heading into winter is your moisturiser, preferably an organic product.. In summer, our skin tends to prefer oil-based products due to our tendency to sweat more, whereas in winter we’re exposing our skin to more demanding elements.
The combination of windy days, the rain, as well as significant temperature changes when walking into a heated building does a number on our skin, especially in terms of anti-ageing. This, ironically, leaves our skin thirsty for a stronger moisturiser. In general, target deeper-penetrating products, especially if you suffer from dry skin. Moisturisers are the classic anti-ageing treatment for a reason, so don’t discount it.
Cut back on the hot showers
It may seem counter-productive, but opting for hot showers in the winter may be doing you more bad than good. The hardest thing next to getting out of your warm bed into the cold is getting out of the shower, with the steam having some stress-reduction properties. While your head may seem less stressful in the shower, your skin is enduring the opposite.
Having hot showers reduces the amount of moisture in your skin, stripping away the skin’s top layer of oil. As previously discussed, having oil on your skin is a rarity in winter, so opt for a cooler shower to facilitate your skin’s natural anti-ageing properties.
Do your skincare routine before Bed
Why limit your routine to the morning? Our nightly hours are essential to improving our skin, especially in winter. Having two skincare routines puts less pressure on your weary-eyed face in the morning to get everything right, with a night-time routine picking up the slack. Use your before bed time to use a stronger moisturiser and some natural oils.
In particular, natural oils heavy with Vitamin E are what you should be aiming for, with ingredients such as canola, soybean, and almond oils generally being the best.
Micro Needling
Micro needling isn’t as scary as it sounds, trust us. The procedure uses a small roller to generate new collagen, promoting smoother, firmer, and younger skin naturally. The procedure propagates wrinkle reduction, improves skin tone, reduces facial pores, and reverses the aging process without looking artificial.
Anti-ageing is a huge earner for plastic surgeons, especially in the 55+ age bracket. There is no need to spend a fortune on plastic surgery, however, as micro needling offers a safer, cheaper and risk-free alternative to going under the knife. The Skin Repair Clinic offers the service, with the process being so effective that it has been proven to reduce even the most problematic of acne scars.
The procedure propagates wrinkle reduction, improves skin tone, reduces facial pores, and reverses the aging process without looking artificial. Soft-tissue fillers accounted for 900,000 plastic surgeries in 2016, despite a perfect alternative existing.
There is virtually no recovery time, plus the procedure is the perfect remedy to winter’s tendency to age our skin.
Exfoliate Less Often
Typically, exfoliation should only occur a few times a week, but cut it back a bit in winter. In summer, exfoliation is a dream to clean out pores and smooth out your skin. In winter, however, it flips, meaning over-exfoliation can lead to drier, more damaged skin.
Instead of cleaning out pores, exfoliating at the same frequency as summer dries out your skin even more, which is an anti-ageing summer dream turned nightmare.
Carry out Microcurrent facials
To enhance the benefits of exfoliation and achieve a truly radiant complexion it would be better also to incorporate microcurrent facial treatment with the use of a facial microcurrent device by Evertone. By using the device on freshly exfoliated skin, you allow for better penetration of skincare products and maximize the absorption of nourishing ingredients.
Hydrate, then hydrate some more
As this blog has shown, alleviating dry skin is at the core of anti-ageing skincare. The easiest and most old-school way to prevent dry skin is to hydrate by drinking enough water. Hydration apps are especially useful in the winter, but don’t discount hydrating masks either.
Hydrating face masks and serums give your skin an added boost. The masks are easy enough to make at home, too, by using ingredients such as jojoba oil, bananas, and oatmeal for an efficient remedy.
Anti-ageing is a huge earner for plastic surgeons, especially in the 55+ age bracket, and whilst there are some very well-regarded facelift surgeons out there, that doesn’t mean it’s your only option. There is no need to spend a fortune on plastic surgery, however, as micro-needling offers a safer, cheaper and risk-free alternative to going under the knife. The Skin Repair Clinic offers the service, with the process being so effective that it has been proven to reduce even the most problematic of acne scars.
Overall, these small changes to your existing skincare routine will go a long way. By the time you’ve mastered your winter routine, summer will likely be on the horizon, so make sure your skin is bikini-ready.
Disclosure – this is a collaborative post
