Beat the chill

S£44.99. Could these cold months be making your skin look older? Here’s how to target some common winter skin woes…

ummer gets a bad rep in conversations about skincare. We’re constantly hearing how sun exposure is the number one cause of skin ageing, and woe betide if you still don’t have a decent SPF in your

DRY, DEHYDRATED SKIN

While a lightweight lotion might suffice for most of the year, you may find your skin is craving something richer during the winter months. Aimed at very dry or sensitive skin types,

Avène Rich Revitalizing Nourishing Cream, £17, IF YOU HAVE:

If all-over puffiness is the issue, we’ve discovered this simple yet effective tool –

Made of glass and filled with liquid, they’re cold (even more so when kept in the fridge). A few minutes spent rolling them around the face will stimulate circulation, lift the cheekbones and calm redness.

Magic Icey Globes, A PEAKY PALLOR

morning routine. But what effect does winter have on your skin?

Cold temperatures, biting winds, central heating and the overwhelming appeal of a hot chocolate over a green juice – not to mention the lingering excess of

Do you find your complexion takes on a grey veil at this time of year? Give skin an instant boost with a light coverage, hydrating foundation like

Max Factor Miracle Second Skin Hybrid Foundation, £12.99. FLAKY LIPS

A plump, sheeny pout will forever look youthful, but even if your skin is behaving itself, few will avoid chapped lips in winter. Resist picking at them and instead keep an instant relief like

Weleda Everon Lip Balm, £4.95,

the festive period – can all contribute towards an increase in fine lines, redness and dullness, leaving you praying for spring.

Here’s how your skin can survive the next few months (but still don’t forget the SPF)…

A STRESSED COMPLEXION

Lack of sunlight and the general January blues mean this can actually be the most stressful time of the year. And that stress can show on your face, from a dry, rough texture and a lack of radiance to breakouts or flare-ups of rosacea. The new

Botanics Simply Calm range, from £9.99, IF YOU HAVE:

These dark mornings can mean eyelids struggle to properly open until that second cup of coffee, so if you have a spare 15 minutes, the

Garnier SkinActive UltraLift Eye Tissue Mask, £3.99, CRACKED HANDS

The hands are one of the first places that signs of ageing start to show, but also one of the most overlooked.

The key is to moisturise them whenever possible (have you ever noticed how a masseuse’s hands look like a child’s?). The

Scandis know a thing or two about coping with cold weather, so

Finnish brand

Lumene’s Arctic Hydra Care [Arktis] Moisture & Relief Rich Hand Cream, £7.90,

is thick and unctuous. Red fruit extract reinforces the skin barrier, while emollient oils and shea butter leave it with a long-lasting soft-to-the-touch feeling. It’s sheer enough that you can go one shade darker than your usual to fake a glow that will look like you’re definitely getting your recommended dose of vitamin D. on hand at all times. Compact and no-nonsense, it’s made from natural oils and waxes and has the faintly medicinal scent of citronella. contains cannabis sativa seed oil and a calming blend of essential oils to soothe, hydrate and bring skin back under control. could be the answer. To be positioned on the sides of the eyes, it helps to smooth crows’ feet, while the cooling effect tightens and de-puffs sleepy peepers. has been a staple in our handbags this winter.