Winter-proof your skin
We winterise our wardrobes - banishing bikinis and skimpy T-shirts to the top of the closet - as a matter of course, we should do the same with our skin care routine. As the cold weather blows in, we all need a new regime that takes into account the extra bite of blistering winds and icy temperatures, not to mention the Sahara-like dryness of the average centrally-heated home and office. Try our three-step plan to winter-proof your skin.
Clean sweep
Even if you swear by soap and water, your skin will thank you for switching to a gentle, water-soluble cleanser - or a cream version - at least until the first sight of daffodils. Soap strips the complexion of its natural, protective oils - which no moisturiser can replace - leaving it exposed to the elements. According to leading facialist Amanda Lacey, 'Today's cleansers get skin perfectly clean without upsetting its fragile balance.'
If you're still not convinced that using a cleanser will get your skin clean enough, swipe away the last traces of dirt and grime with rosewater (available at all chemists), rather than alcohol-based toner, which also overstrips skin, leaving it vulnerable.
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