The Beauty Desk
Our beauty editor, Nokubonga Thusi, shares three tips for winning the battle against that tricky transition skin before winter
1 SLOUGH OFF
Most people at this time of year are complaining about having super dry skin that is void of all lustre. The first place to start is by creating a skin surface that will be receptive to any hydration you try to infuse it with. Use a resurfacing serum or overnight mask like the Eucerin Hyaluron Filler Night Peeling Serum in the evenings to gently remove dead skin cells and dry patches with AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) — hello baby butt soft skin.
2 BOOST HYDRATION
Prepare your skin for success by laying down a hydrating foundation. We’re taking our cue from Korean beauty and adding a lightweight essence to our beauty arsenal. Before applying a serum, pat a lightweight watery essence, like the Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Liquid Essence, onto cleansed skin. The energising properties of camellia flower and moistureretaining ability of hyaluronic acid will ensure that your skin is never left thirsty again.
3 MASK AND BALANCE
During the change of seasons it’s vital to keep checking the state of your skin and using masks to balance out any concerns. Whether your skin is excessively oily, has congested pores, pigmentation or dullness; use a balancing and purifying mask such as the Foschini All Woman Skin Balancing & Mattifying Olive Clay Mask that will add moisture, deeply clean and clear up blemishes in one easy step.
1 Eucerin Hyaluron Filler Night Peeling Serum 30ml R500
2 Foschini All Woman Skin Balancing & Mattifying Olive Clay Mask R50 3 Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Liquid Essence 150ml R1,665