Skincare Routine For A Colder Weather

by Malena Harbers

SKINCARE ROUTINE FOR A COLDER WEATHER

Your Skincare Routine For Cold Weather: How to Transition From Summer To Autumn

5 rules for great new season skin 

So long summer! With the cooler temperatures comes a drop in humidity, causing skin to become more dehydrated and adding stress to your skin barrier.

 You can also suffer from sensitivities and redness from the change in heat. Here, we share the five golden rules that will see your skin through the onset of the new season with aplomb…

#1 Keep cleansing thoroughly

As the first step in your routine, cleansing is key for keeping your skin fresh, clear and free of dirt, debris, pollution and leftover makeup, so that it can properly absorb products and repair itself overnight.

This is one area of your routine that you really don’t need to change when it comes to sorting your new season skincare routine.

Always cleanse both morning and night with a cleanser that works for your skin type. However, if your skin is dehydrated from the summer elements you could benefit by using a balm or oil cleanser for a few weeks to help replace lipids lost.

 We love Aromatica’s Orange Cleansing Sherbet thanks to its luxurious melt-into-skin, balm-to-oil texture. It’s made with plant-derived canola oil and organic babassu seed oil to clean out pores and whisk away debris from the surface of your skin. But the best part of the formula is the orange peel extract. It not only helps to stabilise oil production, but it smells refreshingly citrusy too.

We think it’s ideal on its own or as a thorough first cleanse to remove all traces of impurities and makeup.

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#2 Use a gentle exfoliator

Whatever your skin type, it can be more sensitive after months facing the onslaught of DNA-damaging UV rays, heat and humidity so when exfoliating it’s important to choose a chemical exfoliant over a physical scrub as they tend to be so much more gentle.

 AHAs work by dissolving the glue that holds together the dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, revealing the brighter, newer ones below them.

Mandelic acid is great for skin that’s a bit stressed and irritated as it helps to soothe and hydrate at the same time as exfoliating.

Try By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water which thoroughly yet gently exfoliates and includes hardworking botanicals that improve pigmentation, moisturise, soothe and reduce redness.

By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 120ml
By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 120ml
By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 120ml
By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 120ml

By Wishtrend Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water 120ml

£15.75

A hydrating and non-irritating exfoliant that can be used daily. Formulated with Mandelic Acid, which can be used without any irritation even on sensitive skin. The Mandelic Acid 5% Skin Prep Water is an exfoliating treatment that improves the skin tone. Suitable for acne-prone skin due to its anti-bacterial properties.

SUITABLE FOR Oily  Combination

KEY INGREDIENTS
  • Mandelic Acid to help improve pigmentation and reduce inflammation
  • Beta-Glucan to an anti-inflammatory ingredient to moisturise, reduce redness and soothe skin
  • Panthenol (Vitamin B5) to improve the skin's ability to regenerate and maintain hydration
  • Centella Asiatica Extract to help regenerate damaged skin
  • Sodium Hyaluronate to attract and retain moisture in the skin, preventing dryness after exfoliation
WHY WE LOVE IT

Mandelic Acid is special because it helps exfoliate the skin without irritation. This exfoliant is perfect for those with sensitive skin.

#3 Start with a toner-essence hybrid

Traditional toners are formulated to help remove any dirt or debris that might be leftover after cleansing and to prep your skin for the next step in your routine.

 The beauty of a toner-essence hybrid formula is that they’re generally loaded with good-for-skin ingredients too so work to not only balance the skin’s pH but infuse it with the first step of repairing and nourishing ingredients too.

One of our favourites is By Wishtrend Quad Active Boosting Essence. It’s got nourishing propolis extract at its core as well as a whole host of antioxidants that boost collagen production and help repair damage done from UV rays.

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#4 Layer on a barrier-strengthening serum

If there’s one thing to focus on when the change in weather comes around it’s hydration. Whether pigmentation, fine lines or dullness is what’s bothering you, upping your skin’s hydration can both help it to keep your skin supple and plump and keep your skin’s natural repair processes running smoothly.

Look for a lightweight serum that can layer over an essence and under a cream that really focuses on hydrating ingredients like Centella Asiatica – great for reducing redness and soothing skin too – as well as everybody’s favourite, Hyaluronic Acid.

One Thing Centella Asiatica Serum is great for bolstering the delicate skin barrier as it packs both ingredients, including Hyaluronic Acid to help prevent dehydration.

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#5 Seal it all in with a ceramide-spiked moisturiser

Ceramides and lipids are what you need when it comes to keeping all that renewed moisture in your skin.

They help to repair and reinforce a damaged skin barrier so water can’t escape from your skin so easily. By layering a ceramide-infused moisturiser overtop of a hyaluronic acid-based serum that works to create a layer over the skin.

Preventing moisture loss is especially important when the weather gets drier and colder. Oily or acne-prone skin types will want to look for a richer moisturiser but one that’s not too cloying and won’t clog pores.

I’m From Rice Cream is a mega skin-hydrator and nourisher but also helps to control breakouts and excess oil at the same time.

I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g
I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g
I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g
I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g
I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g
I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g
I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g
I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g

I'M FROM Rice Cream 50g

£23.25

 

A vegan face cream that calls upon the skin-protective benefits of Rice Bran Ceramide - an ingredient packed with fatty acids to balance skin - the I'm From Rice Cream has been specifically formulated to support the skin barrier, maintain moisture levels, help control sebum and nourish skin. Helping to regulate hydration levels throughout the day for a radiant appearance, this clever formula leaves skin soft, supple but never greasy.

KEY INGREDIENTS

  • 41% Rice Bran Ceramide which is rich in fatty acids to nourish and balance skin

WHY WE LOVE IT

If you loved the brightening powers of the I'm From Rice Toner, you'll love this marvellous moisturiser from the same range. Not only does it boast a multi-pronged approach, helping to support the skin barrier, maintain moisture levels, help control sebum and nourish skin, it leaves the complexion feeling soft and supple.

#6 Apply a hydrating face mask weekly

While it often feels like an excess step, there’s no denying the benefits of a weekly face mask application.

Due to the length of time and the concentation of ingredients masks often help to target your skin concerns, faster.

If it’s hydration your after, Beigic Softening Infused Mask banks on Green Coffee Bean Oil and Cacao Seed Extract to hydrate and nourish so skin looks healthy, plump and glows from within.

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If you need some serious TLC, I’m From Mugwort Mask is chock full of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals from Korean Mugwort extract.

You’ll see instant calming and healing results as well as clearer, brighter skin thanks to Mugwort’s unique detoxifying properties too.

I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g
I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g

I'M FROM Mugwort Mask 110g

£25.13

The Mugwort Mask is a gentle wash-off mask that helps calm and soothe irritated, sensitive and troubled skin. Formulated with mugwort harvest from Ganghwa County in Korea, filled with vitamins and minerals, the mask helps detoxify skin and nourish it with needed vitamins and minerals.

SUITABLE FOR All skin

KEY INGREDIENTS
  • Mugwort rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals to restore, soothe, and detoxify the skin

WHY WE LOVE IT

Korean mugwort is a natural herb widely known for its detoxifying properties and ability to restore youth and energy detoxifying effects. This mask with the unique active ingredient provides instant calming and healing effects for the sensitive and troubled skin.

If dullness is your woe, By Wishtrend Natural Vitamin 21.5% Enhancing Sheet Mask not only protects but helps repair your skin from the harmful effects of pollution and UV rays thanks to a potent form of antioxidant powerhouse Vitamin C; while Vitamin E from Green Tea Leaf Extract helps improve a rough, dry and dehydrated skin surface too. You’ll see calmer, plumper, more youthful skin after just 20 minutes.

By Wishtrend Natural Vitamin 21.5% Enhancing Sheet Mask 23ml
By Wishtrend Natural Vitamin 21.5% Enhancing Sheet Mask 23ml
By Wishtrend Natural Vitamin 21.5% Enhancing Sheet Mask 23ml
By Wishtrend Natural Vitamin 21.5% Enhancing Sheet Mask 23ml

By Wishtrend Natural Vitamin 21.5% Enhancing Sheet Mask 23ml

£2.25

This nutrient-risk mask will leave you with healthy and glowing skin. Created with 21.5% of natural vitamins (11% Vitamin C and 10.5% Vitamin E), this mask helps nourish your skin. Harnessing the powers of sea buckthorn and green tea extract, this mask visibly improves the skin in less than 2 weeks.

SUITABLE FOR All skin

KEY INGREDIENTS
  • Hippophae Rhamnoide Water (Vitamin C) evens out your skin tone, protects skin from pollution and keeps skin hydrated
  • Green tea leaf extracts (Vitamin E) protects skin from free radicals, improves dry skin and regenerates skin to give a youthful appearance
WHY WE LOVE IT

We love this cruelty-free, vegan-friendly sheet mask because of it's calming, anti-aging and moisturising qualities.