We all know there is nothing nicer than a hot shower or bath, or filling the sink with heated water before cleansing the face. However, this is one of the quickest ways to dry skin, especially during colder months. My recommendation is to turn the heat down a notch: remember, warm water is just as good and it’s better for the skin. Another tip is to add a few drops of coconut oil to bath water to protect and calm skin, but remember to clean the tub!

Exfoliating one or two times a week will help slough off dry and dead skin cells leaving a more even complexion; it will also allow moisturiser applied after exfoliation to target healthy cells and be absorbed. For those who may find this treatment too harsh, switch to a resurfacer such as glycolic acid that will digest dead cells without being abrasive on the skin.

During spring and summer I mentioned changing skincare routines to something lighter for warmer months. Now it is time to moisturise up! Using a thicker moisturiser and upping the application to twice daily will offer skin more comfort and eliminate that tight sensation associated with dryness. The Obagi Hydrate Luxe complements the skin’s natural regeneration, whilst leaving it silky smooth as the name suggests: a luxurious, rich cream perfect for this time of year.

Don’t forget, all moisturisers are suitable to use on lips to prevent them appearing chapped. Jane Iredale is a fantastic makeup brand that specialises in mineral makeup. It has a product called sugar and butter which exfoliates the lip area to rid it of pesky flakes and a plumping butter to rejuvenate and restore.

Epsom Skin Clinics offer an incredible advanced facial treatment combining gentle micro needling to open channels in the skin, and Endocare Ampoules which contain a bio repair technology to deeply rejuvenate whilst adding radiance, plumping fine lines and wrinkles and improving skin elasticity. This is a step up from regular facial treatments with very little down time, helping to stimulate natural elastin production as well as improving cell renewal.

To enhance results, purchase the 30 day Endocare ampoules to use after which will further transform skin and keep it looking youthful.

Colder seasons offer the perfect time of year to recommence treatments halted during the summer. This means restarting laser hair removal, pigmentation treatments and those that encourage cell turnover.

Unwanted pigmentation can make the skin appear uneven, especially after sun exposure. Various methods can be employed to treat it, including laser, as this targets pigmented lesions to encourage them to disperse and break up without damaging any of the surrounding tissue. The other option is a skin peel specific to pigment (such as Jessners) or homecare products that help to even complexion. Correcting pigment can take time, so be patient and keep in contact with a therapist to achieve best results.

When skin’s natural pH is around 4, using alkaline soap can have a detrimental effect. Aestheticare has glycolic peels available in three different strengths: 30%, 50% and 70%, with a pH of 2. As a result, these break through the skin’s natural acid mantle to offer a more effective peel. The treatment is also combined with Taurine which minimalises redness and irritation and revives the natural moisturising process, rehydrating skin and increasing the thickness of collagen and elastin offering a firming effect. It can be used as a maintenance treatment or to treat specific concerns such as acne and pigmentation; it helps to close pores, dry up spots and reduces melanin activity, lightening pigmentation. Skin requires preparation first with a glycolic homecare product to reduce irritation and maximise benefits.

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Epsom Skin Clinics
19a King Street, Richmond, Surrey TW9 1ND
Website: www.epsomskinclinics.com
Email: 01372 737280 (Epsom), 020 8399 5996 (Surbiton) or 020 7042 3200 (Piccadilly)