CURE YOUR WINTER SKIN BLUES
Dry, sallow skin? Check. Chapped lips? Check. Ashy knees and elbows? Check. Yup, winter is definitely here! Time to amp up your skincare routine …
The do’s and don’ts of your skincare regime over the chilly months
Go back to (Bio-Oil) basics
You can’t go wrong with beloved
Bio-Oil, R72,99 for 60ml. This proudly South African, multifaceted product is a lifesaver during winter when your skin is at its most dehydrated: it helps replenish natural oils. Apply after bathing or showering (the moisture helps absorption) and focus on dry areas like ankles, knees and elbows. You can even massage a little onto your face at night as a quick treatment (try it!).
Top tip:
Bio-Oil also makes a lovely bath oil. Pour in two to three teaspoons of oil while running your bath, for all-over silky smooth skin.
Lip service
We love that the oil trend has spilled over into lip products. Lip oils are easy to apply, soothing, have a fantastic scent and cure chapped lips super quickly. Lancôme Juicy Shaker Pigment Infused Bi-Phased Lip Oil,
R270 is a nourishing lip oil and lipgloss combined, and contains sweet almond oil, cranberry oil and omega-3. It has a non-sticky formula (bonus!) and moisturises the driest lips while delivering colour. Shake the product vigorously for a more intense colour and less so if you’d like a softer finish.
Top tip:
After exfoliating your lips, apply a moisturising facial mask to help lock in moisture for longer.
Body armour
Your skin needs extra attention in winter, so go ahead and slather on the moisturiser when you get out of your shower or bath – it’s probably the best thing you can do for your body’s largest organ. Choose a body lotion with protective properties – Nivea’s Rich Nourishing Body Moisturiser, R47,99 for 400ml contains vitamin E and almond oil, both of which are known for their nourishing benefits.
Top tip:
Did you know that you have about a three-minute window to lock in moisture after your shower or bath? For best results, massage lotion or oil onto your skin when it’s slightly damp.
Should I use an overnight mask?
They can make a huge difference to a sallow, wintry complexion. Overnight masks are formulated to be applied before bed and rinsed off in the morning, and they’re all about intense moisturising. Your skin tends to lose a lot of hydration while you sleep, and an overnight mask seals the moisture in. We love the Dior Hydra Life Jelly Sleeping Mask, R1340: eight solid hours of continuous hydration (seriously, I’ve tried it) left me looking rested, with plumped-up skin – even though I had pulled an all-nighter. The more frequently you use it, the better your skin will look.
Scalp soothing
When the weather changes, your scalp tends to become itchy and dry. Eucerin’s Dermocapillaire Calming
Scalp Treatment, R109,99 soothes, moisturises and reduces itchiness, restoring your scalp’s natural moisture balance.