Hello Winter!
As the nights start creeping in, the chances are you already know what’s happening. Clouds, rain and wind.
Say hello to winter, about to wreak havoc on every one of us.
To show it who’s boss, we’ve compiled a list of tips and tricks to prepare yourself and your skin for the winter blues.
So rug up, grab your favourite warm drink and let’s get to it!
Tips & Tricks
Drink your water!
Adequate water in the system ensures that our skin maintains its moisture and this can also minimise the appearance of fine wrinkles in the long run. We recommend warm or room temperature water as it has health benefits such as detoxifying the body which ultimately can prevent acne.
Choose your cleanser carefully.
Many cleansers may contain chemicals that can be damaging rather than nourishing. Ingredients such as alcohol and added fragrances won’t do any favours for dry, cracked skin - not only that, but they strip away natural oils.
We recommend using our Hydramemory Deep Cleansing Foam as it gently renews and purifies skin to reveal a soft, radiant complexion. Infused with amino acids to increase skin barrier function and moisture levels, It’s the perfect starter to your winter skincare routine.
Exfoliate! In winter? Yep!
Probably the last thing you think of when you’re organising your winter skincare routine and all you can feel is dry and itchy skin but exfoliating your skin in winter actually rakes off the dry skin cells and helps regenerate new ones.
Your skin will thank you for using our Pure Essence Solution. With Tea Tree Leaf Water, it acts as a gentle exfoliant by providing protection against bacteria and reducing painful acne flare-ups and breakouts. It is a naturally antibacterial and anti-fungal ingredient that works perfectly as your winter exfoliant.
Keep that shower short!
We know that that steaming, bubbly bathtub is starting to look really nice as the winter months draw near but try your best to stay away from long and hot showers or baths. Excessively hot water can dehydrate you and will also strip away those necessary oils from your body.
If you emerge from the shower looking red as a lobster and itchy all over, you've overdone it. If this happens, take the time to moisturise and drink some water so your body can replenish itself.
Moisturise. Moisturise. Moisturise.
Just like your cleanser, be careful when choosing your moisturiser and make sure to use it immediately after washing to lock in as much moisture as possible. Our Hydramemory Deep Active Moisturiser includes natural plant extracts and peptides that work as a defence system against climate changes by providing long-lasting moisture. Exactly what you need for winter!
Sunscreen is NOT just for summer!
Repeat after me! “Sunscreen is not just for summer!”
Even though it is hiding behind the clouds, the sun is still there and pushing out UV rays.
Make sure you’re using high-quality sunscreen to protect your skin. Luckily, our Urban Protective Sun Cream is SPF40 PA++ which means it is high performing and provides protection from UVA and UVB rays.
Don’t forget spots that are easily missed such as the back of the neck, lips, ears and under the chin.
We are still here throughout winter to help reinforce the shield and protection needed to ensure fresh and revitalised skin throughout the winter months so feel free to contact us to book your first consultation, HERE.
Stay warm, safe and hydrated, with love from the Dream Team.