The arrival of winter, cold weather and the ravages of central heating can wreak havoc on our skin. The result? A dry, irritated complexion that’s often more prone to breakouts. Banish bad skin this season with our round-up of the best winter skincare essentials to take winter skin woes head-on.
Problem: Blemishes & Breakouts
Solution: Wild Science Lab Happy Place Blemish Gel – £25.00 (30ml).
When spots appear, tackle them head on with a targeted treatment. Try the Wild Science Lab Happy Place Blemish Gel. Formulated with Niacinamide, Azelaic Acid and Bisabolol, this daily gel treatment reduces the size, swelling and appearance of imperfections, calms the appearance of flare ups an fades brown spots caused by sun damage and past breakouts. Available from www.wildsciencelab.com
Problem: Dull, dehydrated complexion
Solution: Dull Faace Creamy Cleanser + 2-in-1 Mask – £27.00 (100ml)
Central heating, blustering wind and cold temperatures will leave skin significantly dryer than normal. Working as a cleanser mask hybrid Dull Faace contains AHA citric acid to provide gentle exfoliation and Kaolin clay which helps to combat oiliness. Hyaluronic acid keeps skin moisturised which avocado and safflower seeds soften and nourish – the perfect solution for wind swept skin. Available from wearefaace.com
Problem: Dry, stressed skin
Solution: Tea & Tonic Saving Grace Rich Face Oil – £48.00 (30ml)
Stressed skin can often appear dull, dry and lacklustre. This award-winning face oil blends British grown seed oils with adaptogen super herbs. Perfect for your nighttime skincare routine, this rich, concentrated oil absorbs beautifully to restore smooth, supple, plump and comforted skin. Rich in nutrients and antioxidants including Vitamin C & E and omega fatty acids, it contains the elixir for skin elasticity, Gamma Linolenic Acid. Available from www.teaandtonic.co.uk
Problem: Pigmentation
Solution: Wild Science Lab Light Switch Hyperpigmentation Serum – £30.00 (30ml)
For a product to complement the work of the mask, the Wild Science Lab Light Switch Hyperpigmentation Serum is a potent solution to target hyperpigmentation. Featuring Azelaic acid found in grains, it brightens the overall appearance of skin tone and enhances texture too. Available from www.wildscience.com
Problem: Redness
Solution: Age Defy+ Soothing Anti Redness Oil Serum – £29.00 (10ml)
A soothing, organic anti redness serum to restore a calm, even skin tone. Nourishing plant oils and emollients seal moisture into the skin. Apricot Plant Stem Cell technology reduces redness. Camellia leaves skin smooth, plump and firm. Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin that may be affected by eczema or rosacea. Available from wwwgreenpeople.co.uk
Problem: Chapped Lips
Solution: Dr. Organic Vitamin E Lip Balm with SPF 15 – £3.99
Designed to moisturise chapped or dry lips, giving instant conditioning, hydrating and nourishing while maintaining elasticity and natural beauty. Tocopherol enriched together with selected bioactive and organic Shea Butter with SPF, the effect will be noticeably supple and beautifully hydrated lips. This moisturising lip balm also provides SPF 15 protection from the sun’s harmful UVA and UVB rays. www.hollandandbarrett.com
Problem: Dry, tired Eyes
Solution: Peep Club Instant Relief Eye Spray (£15)
This pocket-size eye spray is clinically proven to instantly relieve dry, tired eyes (including, redness, irritation, itchiness, a gritty sensation, or a heavy, tired feeling caused by dry eyes). As with all Peep Club products, the spray treats not only the eye but also the delicate eyelid and under eye skin too. Available from www.peepclub.co.uk