Best Winter Skincare Routine

Now that the summer days are long gone, your winter skincare routine should change to reflect the extra moisture it needs to keep your skin soft. Even young skin can harbor the effects of the harsh winter winds and the drying out that the central heating causes. To keep those fine lines from appearing in the near future, everything you put on your face and body will have an effect on your skin’s moisture and elasticity. There is a number of ways you can change your skincare routine to keep your skin moisturised and prevent the early signs of ageing. I will show you a routine that will keep your skin fully nourished and glowing throughout winter, preventing breakouts and dry flaky skin.

Exfoliate

Removing dead skin cells is an important step in your winter routine to keeping your skin in tip top condition throughout the winter months. Use a natural exfoliator if you can as natural exfoliators don’t contain toxins and are much better for your skin. You can exfoliate every part of your body, even your lips as they bear the brunt of the winter most of all. There are plenty of ingredients you can use as a natural exfoliant if you make it yourself. If not there are several stores online you can buy natural beauty products to keep your face and body exfoliated.

What Are the Benefits of Exfoliating?

• Revive dull skin
• Remove dead skin
• Leaves skin smooth
• Improves the look of fine lines and wrinkles
• Helps prevent acne and winter breakouts
• Let’s moisturisers penetrate the skin’s surface to get deep into the tissues

Moisturise

Moisturising daily is an important part of your routine, it becomes even more important in the winter. Skin tends to dry out much quicker in the winter due to the harsh winds and the central heating that we are used to in our homes and workplace. Applying moisturiser day and night will keep your skin soft and supple preventing dry and flaky skin.

What Are the Benefits of Moisturising?

• Keeps the skin soft and supple
• Adds a layer of protection to guard against the harsh winter elements
• Helps to keep wrinkles at bay
• Helps to control those winter breakouts
• Your makeup looks more refined on moisturised skin

Introduce Jojoba Oil

Natural oils are one of this year’s big changes. Changing to natural oils can be a great benefit for your skin and your pocket. Every oil has its own ability to perform a task with regards to your skin. For example, Jojoba Oil has anti-inflammatory properties which is great for controlling acne and psoriasis and other skin conditions. Many people think using oils on oily skin would be counterproductive but the natural oils of Jojoba help to control the amounts of natural oils from your face. Leaving your skin well-nourished and free from the risk of acne and dry skin. Jojoba Oil is very good at reducing dark patches that appear on your skin due to too much sun.

What Are the Benefits of Using Jojoba Oil?

• Controls oily skin
• Combats against acne
• Moisturises and regenerates the skin
• Good for dry lips
• Has anti-inflammatory properties

Hydrate

Hydration is another important part of your winter routine. Being fully hydrated helps to keep your skin moisturised from within. If you don’t drink enough water your skin will become dry and flaky as well as looking dull. Even in the winter you can lose hydration just by breathing, the body works harder in the winter to keep everything moving as normal using up precious amounts of water which can cause hydration. Which makes it even more important in the winter months to keep hydrated.

What Are the Benefits of Keeping Hydrated?

• Keeps your body temperature at a normal level
• Keeps your muscles hydrated to improve energy
• Keeps your skin supple which improves wrinkles
• Flushes out toxins and prevents kidney infections
• Improves concentration which makes performing tasks easier

Sunscreen

Most people forget about sunscreen in the winter because it’s cold. But the sun is still there, it’s just lurking behind some clouds. Even on a cloudy day the sun’s rays can penetrate through to harm your skin. Many makeup manufacturers now put SPF in their foundations and creams for this very reason. Being exposed to the sun damages your skin, leaving it patchy and prone to the signs of ageing. If you don’t have makeup or moisturiser with SPF contained in it make sure you add a little in your morning routine.

What Are the Benefits of Using Sunscreen?

• Prevents your skin from burning
• Prevents the premature signs of ageing
• Protects against skin cancer
• Protects your skin from drying out
• Cuts down the effects of radiation from the sun 

Face Mask

Using a face mask at least once a week is not only a treat for you on your pamper evening, it’s also beneficial for your skin. As the winter takes hold and the air becomes drier, your skin needs all the moisture it can get. And it’s fun. Using the correct type of mask for your skin is essential to getting the best results. You can always make your own in seconds if you have the ingredients lying around in your store cupboard. Using a natural mask will undoubtedly prevent the absorption of toxins, so choose wisely.

What Are the Benefits of Using a Hydrating Face Mask?

• Your face will increase its elasticity and feel softer
• Prevents skin conditions such as acne or dry skin
• Intense treatment over a short space of time
• Easy to use, simply put on your skin and leave for the desired timeframe
• They don’t cost much to use