As the weather slowly begins to turn, it’s important that you take a good look at your skincare routine to determine whether you need to do anything different. After all, the winter temperatures and harsh elements can end up wreaking havoc with your skin if you’re not careful. With that in mind, we’ve put together some top tips to look after your skin as best as you can during winter.

You still need SPF in winter!

While the sun certainly isn’t as strong during the winter months, it’s still there and it can still have an impact on your skin. UVB decreases in winter but UVA levels are still enough to age your skin.

Incorporate SPF into your skincare routine easily by looking for SPF on the packaging. While you don’t necessarily have to put sun cream on, most beauty products will include some level of protection if they have SPF in them. For example, the Payot CC Cream With SPF 30 is great for offering colour correction together with high sun protection.

Keep your skin hydrated!

Your skin can naturally become drier during the winter and even more sensitive than normal. This is typically down to the cold weather combined with turning up the heating! Keep your skin hydrated by drinking, but also using a moisturiser regularly.

The Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion is the perfect addition to your routine, with ingredients like glycerine and sodium hyaluronate that help the moisture lock into the skin.

Switch to a gentle cleanser!

You might want to consider switching to a gentle cleanser to take better care of your skin barrier during the winter, which can help your skin to retain that all-important moisture.

Dr Hauschka Soothing Cleansing Milk is a brilliant choice and is gentle enough to use morning and night. It can also be used to take off makeup, and has caring ingredients like almond oil and jojoba to help you skin maintain its balance.

Use a face mask before bed!

Use a face mask before bed and you can give your skin the extra boost it needs while you’re sleeping, giving your skin the chance to restore itself. Together with richer creams at bedtime, nourish your skin and help it to feel brighter and replenished.

Our collection of face masks is home to some great options, with infusions of coconut, turmeric, rose and avocado to give your skin some extra TLC.

Protect your lips!

It’s natural for your lips to be affected during winter, often becoming dry and cracked. It’s important to remember that licking your lips or getting them wet will only make it worse, so it’s handy to have a lip balm to hand during the winter months!

Clarins Hydra Essential Lip Balm is a pocket sized addition to your skincare collection, with a cream-gel formula that can help to look after and replenish your lips. This is ideal for lips that need bit of extra moisture to keep them looking and feeling healthy.

Discover our extensive range of skincare for men and women online now, and treat yourself to some winter skincare essentials!