WINTER SKINCARE TIPS: HOW TO KEEP YOUR SKIN HYDRATED IN WINTER

Maintain your healthy summer glow by introducing a proper winter skincare routine. Firstly, switch to a gentle face wash such as a creamy or oil-based cleanser like our Immortelle Precious Cleansing Oil instead of a foaming gel. These cleansers delicately remove excess oils without stripping away your skin's natural ones, and are often enriched with ingredients like Vitamin E and Shea Butter to impart the skin with extra moisture.

If you have combination or oily skin, base your winter routine on layering lighter formulations that won't make your skin feel greasy. Try using our hyaluronic acid rich Immortelle Precious Emulsion. And don't underestimate the winter sun! Whatever your skin type, make sure to include an SPF rating to protect you skin from UV rays, like our our natural light-textured Reine Blanche Illuminating UV Shield SPF50, apply after you moisturise.

Hands can become dry when exposed to cold temperatures, so lavish them with a thick hand cream for cold weather enriched with Shea Butter. This deeply moisturising ingredient has been used for generations by the people of Burkina Faso – where we Ethically Source ours – to protect their skin against the harsh desert winds.

This high-in-fat butter has Humectant and Emollient properties, meaning it softens the skin and locks in moisture. It penetrates deeply to leave hands feeling smooth and supple. Choose a cream for dry hands that's delicately fragranced with natural oils such as Rose, Neroli, Verbena, or Cherry Blossom to add a subtle scent.

Although the body is less exposed than the face, hands and lips, it still needs extra nourishment during the winter months. Look for winter skincare products with plant-based ingredients, perfumed with essential oils instead of synthetic scents. Natural ingredients are more gentle, as harsh chemicals can often irritate delicate skin and increase dryness. Shower gels and body washes with a star ingredients like moisturising Shea Butter, relaxing Lavender Oil and smoothing Almond will keep your skin feeling hydrated and beautifully fragranced.

The skin on our lips is thinner and more sensitive than other parts of our bodies, so it’s more affected by the cold winter air.

If your lips do become chapped, dry or flaky, try to resist the urge to exfoliate them. This can deepen the cracks and fissures, and could lead to a painful infection. Use lip balm for winter instead to soften the dehydrated skin and soothe what's left behind. Your lips will be back to their kissable best in no time.