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The ultimate winter skin care guide, from the best anti-ageing moisturisers to under eye cures

winter skin care - itsskin 
winter skin care - itsskin

With the festive season spent predominantly indoors this year and heavily-stocked drinks trolleys and food platters at our finger tips, it’s inevitable that our skin will be put under significant pressure.

“Increased alcohol and sugar intake and lack of sleep over the festivities can lead to a host of skin problems, such as dreaded break-outs due to excess oil production and clogged pores,” says Dr. Yannis Alexandrides, cosmetic surgeon and founder of the celebrity-approved brand 111Skin - (Rosie Huntington Whiteley, Margot Robbie and Bella Hadid being a few of many stars to sing its praises).

In addition to this, drastic changes in weather over this period also exacerbate both dehydrated and dry skin issues: “the production of hyaluronic acid in the body declines as we age, and the effects of this can be even more noticeable during harsh weather changes, such as the appearance of dehydrated and dry skin during winter months,” says Dr Alexandrides. His advice? “Invest in a hyaluronic-rich product to retain moisture in the skin and use a ceramide (formed of lipids and fats) to create a protective barrier that locks moisture in the skins layers.”

For those wanting to swiftly heed his advice, the following products will work to ensure your skin doesn’t bear the signs of an indulgent festive period or harsh winter.

The hydrator

Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Booster, £85, 111SKIN
Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Booster, £85, 111SKIN

A powerful humectant touted for its ability draw and retain moisture in the skins cells, a good hyaluronic acid product is vital for skin health and is great for remedying dull, dehydrated complexions and increasing elasticity. 111SKIN's booster is formulated with low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid, meaning it can penetrate the deeper layers of the skin to hydrate from within. Applying a few drops into your serum or moisturiser provides a daily boost of hydration, leaving the face plumper and more radiant.

Hyaluronic Acid Aqua Booster, £85, 111Skin

The moisturiser

The rich cream, £205, Augustinus Bader
The rich cream, £205, Augustinus Bader

Formulated to protect skin in the driest of climates, Augustinus Bader’s cream has proven itself to be a hardworking product that is just the ticket for weathered complexions. Stimulating the skin’s own cell-renewal process via TFC-8 - a trigger complex rich in natural amino acids, vitamins and synthesised molecules, skin is left noticeably more supple and brighter and many report that their fine lines are less visible after frequent use. Apply as a part of a night time routine to aid the body's natural rejuvenation process.

The rich cream, £205, Augustinus Bader

The tech tool

Professional LED Mask, £1,680.00, Déesse
Professional LED Mask, £1,680.00, Déesse

For a thorough skincare intervention, look no further than Déesse’s LED light mask. Considered one of the strongest at-home LED masks in the industry, this tool emits red, blue, green and near infrared light to tackle a host of skincare concerns, such as irritation and dryness - both key issues that arise in winter months due to drastic changes in temperature and loss of moisture in the skin, which can cause flaky patches (in turn causing scarring and hyperpigmentation).

Professional LED Mask, £1,680.00, Déesse

The under eye cure

The Eye Rescue Duo, £225, Seed to Skin 
The Eye Rescue Duo, £225, Seed to Skin

Comprised of a day and night system, these potent creams work synergistically to reveal brighter and smoother skin around the eye area and are an ideal remedy for tired eyes caused by those all-too-familiar late nights binging on Christmas movies and glasses of wine. The morning cream harnesses skin-brightening niacinamide and antioxidant-rich marine plankton which fights free-radicals and prevents ageing, whilst the night system uses caffeine complex to reduce puffiness. Teamed with a metal-tip applicator to massage and calm the skin, eyes should be noticeably less puffy and brighter.

The Eye Rescue Duo, £225, Seed to Skin 

The skin tightener

Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, £550, La Prarie
Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, £550, La Prarie

Sugar is the nemesis of glowing youthful skin. Not only does increased intakes of sugar cause breakouts, but it also damages the collagen stores in our body that keep skin supple.

To remedy the ageing affects of excessive sugar intake, consider investing in product with a hard-hitting dose of collagen-stimulating ingredients, such as La Prarie's  Skin Caviar Liquid Lift. Antioxidant-rich caviar extracts and marine derivatives work to protect collagen stores and peptides encourage collagen production. Prolonged use leaves skin tighter and smoother - it's a saviour in a bottle.

Skin Caviar Liquid Lift, £550, La Prarie

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