Winter's here and you'll need to be extra careful to protect your skin against the elements.  Here's our guide to winter-proof your skin to keep you glowing through to spring.

Quench dry skin

Dry skin is a telltale sign of ageing - because it's lacking in moisture, fine lines and wrinkles show up more easily.  Make sure your skin is super-hydrated - work from the inside by drinking as much water (or herbal or decaffeinated tea) as you can.  Use a moisture-boosting lotion, luxurious serum or nourishing treatments (see anti-ageing skin care) 

Buff and polish

Embarking on a skin fix-it routine must begin with gentle exfoliation as skin won't benefit from creams unless you get rid of dead skin cells first.  In the winter natural exfoliation is slowed down which means there is more of a build-up of dry flaky cells on the skin's surface.  Skin also feels tighter, sensitive and more fragile.  While it is important to exfoliate don't be too harsh. 

Exfoliators 

Hide dark circles

Paler winter skin can make dark circles seem more visible.  But it's easy to remedy.  Adequate sleep is essential as your skin repairs itself at night. As well as regular use of an anti dark circle product, Circle Clear, your best friend is concealer. It's important too that any concealer you use round your eye is rich in colour pigment, so you can use the smallest amount for the greatest effect. Always apply under eye concealer with a brush or your ring finger.

Deal with redness

A flushed, pink or ruddy complexion can be caused by many innocent aggressors like dryness, exposure to the cold air, over scrubbing or using a toner even if its mind can strip away natural moisture.  Luckily there are specialist products to help.  Try Capillary Clear which dramatically reduces the appearance of broken capillaries and busts blood vessels on the surface of the skin.

Rethink your make-up

Cream Blusher is the number one cosmetic for a healthier glow to inject your face with a bit of colour without looking too make up.  Dab a peachy, sandy shade to the apples of your cheeks.  Avoid light pastel or gold shades in the winter.  Instead go for blue-based pinks on the cheeks and lips for a more flattering wintry glow.

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