Skincare

Winter is officially in full swing, and with it comes dehydrated skin. While creams and actives absolutely help, according to Annabelle Taurua, in-house beauty and content specialist at Fresha, the leading beauty and wellness marketplace, nourishing your skin from the inside is one of the most effective ways to stave off winter dehydration. 

New research by Hada Labo Tokyo, Japan’s No.1 skincare brand, reveals that many women are skipping the basics — despite worrying about ageing skin

The result is a luxurious, science-backed skincare ritual that delivers visible results without harsh treatments, allergens, artificial fragrance, or pore-clogging agents.

From spritzing perfume directly into freshly styled hair to overusing setting spray on lash extensions, experts say a few festive shortcuts are leaving people with dryness, breakage, fading colour – and avoidable repair bills.

Skin affects mental well-being. 87% of women say poor skin impacts their confidence, and 68% feel happy when their skin looks good. Hydration is key to skin confidence.

Not only does it help prevent sun damage and premature ageing, but it also keeps your complexion glowing and fresh.

What sets Genaura apart is its science-meets-luxury approach. Every ingredient is thoughtfully chosen to support not just surface-level hydration, but deep, structural skin health.

Their products manage to smell vaguely medicinal — but in the best possible way — like the scent that hits you when you step into an expensive spa. I can never quite put my finger on it, but it’s lush.

Dermatologists warn that many everyday products can strip and irritate the skin once the cold sets in, making it essential to rethink your lineup.

To cut through the noise, skincare expert Dr Kiran Juneja from Face Teeth Smile, shares her expert insight into the most common skincare mistakes, the products that could be damaging your skin, and how to choose the right products for your unique skin type.