Simple skincare
When I’m away I really reduce my products – and my skin seems to love it. “A simpler, pared-back skin routine is great for many people who may overuse and complicate products,” agrees Dr Shotter – but she stresses that some skin types may need extra layers of moisture or problem-solving active ingredients in their routine.
At home hacks: While I’m not ready to get rid of the retinol for good (as no amount of relaxation is going to shift these rapidly emerging fine lines), it has encouraged me to cut back on its usage and focus on hydration more in my routine.