New Year Skincare Routine
A brand new year can be an ideal time to refresh old routines and commit to your health and wellness over the coming 12 months. If you're ready to make changes to your skincare routine and are looking for some top tips to support your skin throughout the winter months when the cold weather can really take its toll, you're in the right place.
Use a Gentle Cleanser and a Hydrating Moisturiser
To ensure that you aren't further stripping your skin of moisture, which can be hard to hold on to during harsh January weather conditions, it is important to use a gentle cleanser which removes all traces of dirt, debris and oil without leaving it feeling dry or tight.
It is also beneficial to use a hydrating moisturiser suited to your skin type. This will help to boost moisture levels in your skin to combat the appearance of dry skin and flakiness. Keeping your skin hydrated also has a number of anti-aging benefits, including smoothing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and helping you retain a more youthful-looking complexion.
Don't Forget Lip Balm
As the lips cannot produce cold-weather combating oils and are exposed to the elements all the time, it is important to protect them with a hydrating lip balm to prevent them from getting dry, chapped and sore. If your lips are particularly dry and flaky, it can help to use a gentle scrub to remove dead skin before following up with a nourishing lip treatment to restore lost moisture.
Always Wear SPF
Wearing sunscreen all year round is a must, as damaging UV light is always present during daylight hours. As January is known for its cold weather, and if your skin is prone to dryness, look for an SPF that is formulated with moisture-boosting ingredients such as hyaluronic acid rather than mattifying formulations that are best suited to the warmer summer months.
Choose Products Containing Nourishing Ingredients
January can bring chilly temperatures and biting winds, both of which can impact the overall health and appearance of our skin. I recommend selecting products that are formulated with nourishing ingredients to ensure your skin is properly supported and nourished.
Hyaluronic acid is a miracle moisture-boosting ingredient that helps to keep the skin hydrated, plump and healthy. Glycerin can also help to lock in moisture levels during the winter months by acting as a shield that protects from external stressors, including low temperatures, as can panthenol, which is a potent emollient that helps to soothe and protect the skin from harsh January weather conditions.
When you have a hydrated base, you will find that your skin feels great and make-up will apply much more smoothly over the top, so it's always worth investing in seasonally appropriate formulations of your everyday skincare products.
Give Your Skin a Boost With a Hydrating Aesthetic Treatment
You might find that products with active ingredients such as exfoliating acids and retinoids are too harsh to use in the middle of the winter season, but if you want to give your skin a boost without causing irritation or sensitivity, a hydrating aesthetic treatment can refresh your skin and give your complexion a glow that isn't always easy to achieve at this time of the year.
We offer a variety of skin-boosting treatments here at the clinic, including Profhilo, which utilises hyaluronic acid to stimulate the skin's natural collagen synthesis process for enhanced hydration, radiance and plumpness.
If you would like some personalised advice as to how best to take care of your skin throughout January and beyond, we offer one-to-one skin consultations, which allow us to understand your skin concerns and make product and treatment recommendations that will help you to reach your skin goals. To book an appointment, simply visit our website or give our clinic a call. We look forward to seeing you soon!
