How to stop your skin from drying out this winter
Our beauty editor, Nokubonga Thusi, shares some top tips
1. SLOUGH OFF
Most people at this time of year are complaining about having super dry skin that is void of all lustre. The first place to start is by creating a skin surface that will be receptive to any hydration you try to infuse it with. Use a resurfacing serum or overnight mask like the Eucerin Hyaluron Filler Night Peeling Serum, 30ml for R500, in the evenings to gently remove dead skin cells and dry patches with AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids) - hello baby butt soft skin.
2. BOOST HYDRATION
Prepare your skin for success by laying down a hydrating foundation. We're taking our cue from Korean beauty and adding a lightweight essence to our beauty arsenal. Before applying a serum, pat a lightweight watery essence, like the Chanel Hydra Beauty Micro Liquid Essence,150ml for R1,665, onto cleansed skin. The energising properties of camellia flower and moisture-retaining ability of hyaluronic acid will ensure that your skin is never left thirsty again.
3. MASK AND BALANCE
During the change of seasons it's vital to keep checking the state of your skin and using masks to balance out any concerns. Whether your skin is excessively oily, has congested pores, pigmentation or dullness; use a balancing and purifying mask such as the Foschini All Woman Skin Balancing & Mattifying Olive Clay Mask, R50, that will add moisture, deeply clean and clear up blemishes in one easy step...
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