There is no question about it. Our skin gets dryer in winter. This is something that we have all dealt with from time to time, and is extremely common when the weather turns cooler. Thanks to your natural oils, our skin traps humidity or moisture which act as a barrier of protection and hydration. The cold temperatures and low humidity levels during winter result in dry air that draws this moisture away from the skin causing it to become dry and in some cases very impaired or sensitive.
How do you know if your skin is not enjoying the cooler weather?
Listed below are a few common signs that may indicate your skin is in need of a little Winter TLC.
Redness
Itchiness
Raw, irritated
SkinStinging or burning.
Flakiness or scaliness
Sound familiar?? So what can you do to help?
There are a number of things that you can do to take care of your skin and to prevent it from becoming compromised in Winter. Always moisturise your skin daily and make sure you are using cleansers for your face and body that are not too harsh. These can strip the precious oils from our skin, contributing to the problem. Make sure that your shower temperature is not too hot, and when outdoors try to protect yourself from the wind by covering your face if you can. All of these tips will certainly help, but the one thing that I love to do in Winter is to treat myself, and my skin with a face mask. By using a mask 1-3 times per week, you will feed your skin with much needed nourishment and active ingredients to help relieve, and prevent an impaired barrier. Sometimes it is hard to find some quiet time to relax and enjoy your face mask. If this sound like you, these masks will work their magic while you are asleep! An overnight sleep mask is a fabulous way to make sure your skin is not missing out in our busy lives.
Masks we love
PCA Skin's Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask
PCA Skin's Hyaluronic Acid Overnight Mask intensely hydrates and rejuvenates skin while you sleep. A blend of sodium hyaluronate, niacinamide and panthenol work together to boost moisture retention, radiance and luminosity while enhancing the skin’s natural regeneration process. Additional natural extracts calm and soothe to encourage deep, restful sleep.
Apply to clean skin and leave on overnight. May be used nightly or as needed.
Sircuit Skin Cool Lychee Wa™+ intensely hydrating mask 40ml
An Intensely hydrating mask specifically formulated to deliver powerful anti-aging benefits and antioxidant rich hydration, while helping to improve your skin's contour and tone. Enriched with Happybelle PE complex that dramatically helps to restore surface moisture creating a youthful, radiant glow while leaving your skin feeling luscious and soft. Fortified with Lychee Extract as well as Goji Berry, Mangosteen and Resveratrol that help fight the ongoing effects of free radical damage while Chirally Correct L-Menthyl Lactate complex, derived from Lactic Acid and Menthol, immediately refreshes and is deliciously cooling. Kiss those fine lines goodbye and restore your skin's youthful longevity by delivering first aid to dry skin!Using a spatula (to avoid contamination), scoop out a small amount and apply to face and neck using gentle upward movements.
Leave on for 10-15 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with warm water. May be used as often as desired. Use on cleansed skin, alone or in combination with serums as part of your daily home treatment program.
Grown Alchemist Age Repair Sleep Masque 40ml
A complex light weight, overnight leave–on mask formulated with advanced Oligo–Peptides to noticeably restore and retexture facial skin reducing the depth and appearance of wrinkles, leaving skin looking youthful. Ideally used overnight when the body is focused on repair. Suitable for most skin types but especially for skin in need of the optimum age-repair treatment.
Apply to clean facial skin with smooth, upward and outward motions, working from the centre of the face, neck and decolletage. Gently press in to enhance absorption.
Skin Matrix Platinum Peptide Mask 60ml
Brighten, Illuminate + FirmImmerse your skin in a brightening, firming and illuminating Mask complex of Peptides, Vitamins and lavish skin nourishment. This Cosmeceutical Mask was designed with key skin loving ingredients to tackle and improve skin integrity and the signs of ageing.
Apply a thin layer to the skin after cleansing, feel free to massage into the skin. Remove after 10 minutes or leave on overnight and let the peptides infuse whilst you sleep.
Osmosis MD Remedy Healing Balm
Indulge your skin with this intensely hydrating, powerful soothing mask. Osmosis Remedy Healing Balm is formulated with rich anti-inflammatories and healing agents, it encourages and supports the skin’s innate recovery function to alleviate redness and reduce signs of distress and further damage, making it the perfect mask for sensitive, irritated, or post-treatment skin.This rich mask reinforces your skin's natural moisture content and enhances skin density to visibly improve fine lines and create a radiant complexion. Skin will be deeply hydrated, softer, and smoother. Perfect for irritated, reactive post-procedure skin and as a soothing sleep mask.
On clean skin, apply a minimal amount to wear all day, or a thick layer as a sleeping mask.
HydroPeptide Hydro-Lock Sleep Mask - Royal Peptide Treatment
This luxurious sleeping mask blankets the contours of skin with a layer of intense, restorative hydration. The pillow-proof treatment beautifully smooths and perfects skin overnight with a soothing blend of HydrO18™ Activated Water ™ and calming licorice root. Royal peptides mimic and enhance the regenerative powers of royal jelly to benefit cell turnover processes and provide vital nutrients to the skin.
Apply thin layer as final product in your nighttime routine. Use nightly 1 to 2 times per week and rinse off in the morning.
Happy Masking!!
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