WINTER SKIN SAVIOURS

Now is the time, before winter is really upon us, to take action. To prevent the cold weather affecting your skin turn to some more heavy duty skincare products that will protect, calm and soothe skin as well as protect against the elements – think of it as comfort food for your face.

Barrier is the word of the day. In healthy skin the epidermis (top layer) has a seal around the cells to trap the moisture, known as a barrier function. However, dryness, cold and sensitising products wreak havoc on this natural function, so you need products to bolster your skin’s defences. Up the ante by using or adding a richer cream or oil into your