Winter Skin Care Routine; the definitive winter skincare routine

The season when it is really the time to ring the changes as thanks to the cold temperatures, the harsh winds and the central heating. With all this your skin can be left feeling dehydrated and dull. This is where a killer winter skin care routine can come in handy.

Just as you update your wardrobe for this time of year, it is also important that you adopt a winter skin care routine to give your skin that little bit of extra love it deserves.

Cleanse your skin and clean again

Double cleansing comes into its own in the winter. An initial first cleanse with a micellar water will prep, refresh and revive your skin. But it is the second cleansing, the richer deep cleanse that really makes it count. Use a foam or gel for this step. It will nourish the complexion while cleansing it completely.

If you want next-level skin smoothness, look to Philips’s Lumea Prestige IPL hair-removal device, which is ideal to use in winter when skin isn’t as exposed to sunlight.

Liquid Gold

Dullness is the classic winter skin symptom that can be easily rectified with some extra commitment and exfoliation. The key here is to ensure that you use a liquid exfoliant instead of a harsh grainy scrub. Because it is a gentler solution your skin would love in the winter months when skin can be prone to sensitivity. Look out for ones that contain fruit enzymes or AHAs.

Yes. water, works!

Water essences are your best friend when it comes to putting moisture and hydration straight back into the skin. Using it as the base for the rest of your regime, apply with fingers on to a clean complexion and watch your skin absorb it right away. The best part? Whichever product you follow with will be immediately better received.