Winter skincare tips to help boost radiance
As the nights become shorter and the temperatures starts to drop, many women may notice their skin changing from the healthy smooth appearance they experienced during the summer months.
Biting winds and central heating can dry out the skin and leave it feeling itchy and flaky, as well as severely dehydrated.
Founder of the Natural Skincare Company Amanda McGillivray described how now is the time to prepare skin for the "long winter months", by establishing a good beauty regime.
Organic moisturiser was noted as a key ingredient in a winter care regime, but firstly skin must be exfoliated to remove dead cells.
Dr Helen Robertshaw, expert dermatologist from expertbeauty.com, suggested avoiding all soaps as these tend to dry out the skin and instead recommended using a moisturising substitute, which is kinder on the face and body.
Meanwhile, Ms McGillivray urged ladies to try a non-abrasive product containing naturally derived Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs) as part of a daily routine.
This will help leave skin feeling "silky smooth" and ready to be hydrated using organic moisturiser.
Ladies were advised to avoid products that contain mineral oils as these are "not well absorbed by the skin and will clog the pores".
Instead, Ms McGillivray recommended using natural moisturiser that contains extracts of wheatgerm and jojoba.
Louise Thomas-Minns, skin therapist and founder of Uandyourskin.co.uk, claimed the best way to rehydrate skin is to use products made up of ingredients found in the skin.
She suggested sampling beauty items that contain hyaluronic acid, as it is the "moisture-binding component of the dermis".
It was noted by the expert that exfoliating is a good way to keep skin clear and avoid "spotty outbreaks", as dry skin can often lead to more oil being secreted and follicles becoming blocked.
Echoing Ms McGillivray's words, Ms Thomas-Minns remarked: "Using a product containing AHAs will be more effective and can also rebalance the oil secreting glands."
When it comes to applying moisturiser, it was suggested that placing it on slightly damp skin will enhance its properties and make a product go further.
Ms McGillivray described how some people will experience particularly dry patches on the skin and these can be helped by using a hydrating masque, followed by an organic moisturiser or serum.
As well as increasing skincare from the outside, both experts explained how it is important to work on boosting beauty from the inside.
"Try drinking more water and adding a bowl of water to a room to increase the humidity," Ms McGillivray commented, adding that indoor plants are an "excellent way" to also do this.
Ms Thomas-Minns also urged ladies to tackle skin dehydration by "upping" their fluid intake.
She suggested drinking fewer diuretics such as caffeine and instead focusing on herbal teas and water.
Finally, Ms Thomas-Minns agreed with Ms McGillivray about the importance of increasing humidity to balance out the use of central heating.
"Buy a humidifier for your home or office to create a more hydrating atmosphere for your skin," the expert remarked.
Posted by Shannon Davies
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