As summer memories begin to fade, preparing our skin and hair for winter is essential to maintain that radiant glow, even in the cold weather. Now is the time to invest in heavier creams that lock in moisture and provide a protective barrier against the cold. Our hair needs high-quality hair care designed to prevent dryness and damage. And why not wrap yourself in a comforting scent with a richer perfume that does not fade? With the best discounts of the year at your fingertips, embrace the new season with confidence and elevate your self-care routine without breaking the bank.
Pamper Your Skin
The moment the temperature drops, the air becomes drier, so it is crucial to tweak your skincare routine to make sure your skin stays hydrated and healthy. Here are a few tips on how to make sure the harsh weather not play havoc with our skin:
- Start your routine with a gentle cleanser to effectively remove impurities without stripping the skin of natural oils, keeping it protected and balanced.
- To help avoid the drying effects of the dropping temperatures, treat your skin to serum with glycerin or hyaluronic acid, both well known for their moisture-locking abilities. To prevent dullness, add a vitamin C serum, especially into the night-time routine.
- On the other hand retinol, AHAs and BHAs can have a drying effect, so you may want to reduce the strength of products containing these ingredients or avoid them altogether in the winter.
- Follow up with a rich moisturiser with hyaluronic acid or ceramides, which help maintain moisture and strengthen the skin barrier. Probiotics in skincare can also enhance your skin’s healthy glow.
- To create an extra layer of protection incorporate a nourishing facial oil into your winter beauty routine. Facial oils absorb quickly and improve moisture retention without making your skin oily. Use facial oil as the final step before SPF in the morning or as the last step in your evening routine.
- On extremely cold days, opt for a thicker eye cream to combat dryness on the delicate skin around your eyes.
- Weekly exfoliation with a gentle scrub is another step you should incorporate into your routine. It helps remove dead skin cells and allows ingredients from other cosmetics to get deeper into your skin and work more effectively.
Our tip: Dermacol Hyaluron Serum with a firming effect is our top choice this month. It leaves skin silky smooth, hydrates beautifully, and works great under foundation.
Winter-proof your hair
Winter brings many environmental stressors that have an impact not only on our skin but also on our hair. Wearing our favourite cosy wool hats and scarves, coupled with indoor heating and cold air lead to the breakage, frizz and dryness of our locks. To maintain healthy hair, use moisturising shampoos, conditioners and hair oils to keep it soft, hydrated and shiny. We also recommend using a deep-conditioning mask to restore hydration and repair the damage.
Here are more tips on how to keep your hair healthy despite the cold:
- Avoid hot water that may suck the moisture from the hair.
- Avoid over washing that strips the hair of natural oils that protect the strands.
- Don’t skip the heat protection for hair styling and blow-drying.
- Invest in a leave-in conditioner that provides an extra layer of moisture and protection.
- Don’t go out with wet hair, it can freeze and break.
- Use sulphate-free shampoos as sulphates may also strip the hair of natural oils.
- Trim your hair regularly to get rid of split ends and prevent further breakage.
- Stay hydrated and eat a balanced diet, make sure to eat food rich in vitamins and minerals such as biotin and vitamin E.
Our tip: We adore the Lola Cosmetics Dream Cream, a vegan hydrating hair mask that intensely nourishes the locks in just minutes.
Warm Up With Winter Scents
Cold weather calls for deeper, warmer scents that complement the crisp air and last all day. Light and citrusy perfumes should give way to richer and more intense fragrances that linger on cosy sweaters. The best winter perfumes for women and men include comforting notes such as amber, musk, sandalwood, spices or vanilla. Winter perfumes feel very luxurious, elegant and mysterious and will keep you feeling warm even longer if you try layering it with a matching body lotion.
Our tip: The Korres Black Sugar EDT unisex fragrance is the best winter scent to add to your fragrance collection this year. Its composition beautifully blends the sensual notes of black sugar, oriental lily, the floral scent of violet and warm rich caramel tones.
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