Finally, after weeks of weather reports the long awaited snow has arrived, and there's nothing like waking up to a white garden to regress back to childhood! Instead of working I have spent the whole day outside, making snow angels, building snowmen and having snowball fights.
As I was wrapping myself up in my snow gear, multiple pairs of socks, ski gloves and earmuffs I realised I had protected my whole body from the cold apart from the one place I spend hours a day inspecting, protecting and perfecting. My face! In my profession I should know better than to neglect my skin on a cold winters day like today, throughout winter the changing conditions of the bitter cold into centrally heated houses and offices severely dehydrates the skin. As the skin loses its moisture in this way your protective barrier becomes impaired, leaving it vulnerable to irritants, bacteria and further dehydration. This is why throughout winter you may become sensitive towards products you have used for years, develop chronically dry flaky skin and even experience unknown breakouts.
So, what can you do to protect your skin throughout the winter? First of all wear your moisturiser every single day, by doing this you are protecting your skin and preventing the moisture loss that leads to dehydration. By using a moisturiser that is slightly heavier in consistency you will also reinforce the Lipid Barrier within the skin by replenishing your Essential Fatty Acids.
One product that I adore throughout the year, but particularly in winter is Dermalogica's Barrier Repair, this is a must have product for anyone outdoorsy. The ideal product for skiing, walking, biking or just for those with sensitised skins. It works by mimicking the skins Lipid Barrier, filling in any gaps that may allow moisture to leak out and irritants to get in.
The best way to use this product throughout the winter to prevent dehydration is to layer a five pence piece sized amount on top of your daily moisturiser, thus locking in the hydration and moisture. For those who are more sensitive or suffer from Eczema, Barrier Repair can be used underneath your moisturiser or eye cream in order to slow down the rate at which the ingredients penetrate into the skin. By doing this it will slow down any physiological response to your products such as stinging or burning.
The added benefits of this product is that it contains Dermalogica's UltraCalming ingredients such as Ginger and Evening Primrose Oil in order to calm and soothe sensitised skin, along with Oat Kernel Oil. For those with dry skin like mine, it can even be used underneath foundation as a make up primer, as the silicones provide a smooth, long lasting finish.
One other tips that I would always recommend throughout the year is wear SPF all day (even in winter your skin is subjected to harmful UVA and UVB rays), and one of my New Years Resolutions; top up your water levels!
So, as you enjoy yourself in the snow this week follow my tips to ensure a beautifully hydrated and thoroughly protected skin, after all, you can hide your hands and feet but your face is out there for everyone to see! Tweet Me @GirlMeetProduct
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