Every year as we enter autumn/winter, without fail my skin seems to be sucked of any moisture it has and take on the appearance of a dried prune. Attractive. This has been something that's bothered me for the last few years, last year in particular, where I was left with very dry, sensitive skin, my cheeks would turn beetroot red with one look at a cleanser! After years of relying on my old faithful, Nivea moisturiser and not much else mainly due to the fact I was sensitive soul to EVERYTHING, I did my research and finally decided to introduce natural skincare oils and moisture boosting creams into my regime.
My previous skincare routine, as I mentioned briefly earlier, consisted of a splash of cold water and lashings of Nivea. Tut, tut! I still love using Nivea but my skin desperately needed some extra moisture oomph, so read on to find out what products have put a smile back on my now well moisturised face :)
Una Brennan Superfacialist Vitamin C Skin Renew Cleansing Oil. I can be very wary of cleansers, I've used them in the past and it looked like I'd gone AWOL with a bright red blusher! Not a good look! I have to say, I was slightly apprehensive about using an oil based cleanser as I thought my skin might clog and feel overloaded but I have to say I've been pleasantly surprised. My skin does look and feel smoother - intact, my complexion looked brighter after just one use. The cleanser does leave a slight residue afterwards but it certainly doesn't feel sticky or greasy, and it has a lovely, orangey fragrance. I use this mainly in the evening, however if I feel my skin is in need of a little something something, I will also use it in the morning. The Una Brennan Superfacialist Vitamin C Skin Renew Cleansing Oil contains Rosehip Oil which leads me onto my next Winter Wonder Skincare item.
Trilogy Certified Organic Rosehip Oil. Rosehip oil contains fatty acids, vitamin E and the antioxidant, lycopene, all known as healthy skin promoters. As well as improving skin moisture and softness, it is also touted as a wonder oil that can decrease the appearance of fine lines, scars and stretch marks. I've only been using it for a couple of months but I can safely say that I've noticed a marked improvement in the texture of my skin. It really is much smoother, soft to touch and not a dry patch in sight! I use the oil in the evening all over my face as a moisturiser and it really does seem to have rejuvenated my skin!
Clarins Moisture Quench Moisturiser. I’d been on the hunt for a decent moisturiser for a while but after receiving a sample of this Clarins moisturiser, I just knew I had to invest in a full pot. It’s the perfect moisturiser for me as it contains SPF15, it's hydrating enough to combat my dehydrated skin and sort out dry patches, it’s not overly greasy or sticky and sinks into the skin like a dream. I've actually been mixing a small quantity of the moisturiser with the Rosehip oil at night time for a double hydration boost.
So there you have my Winter Skincare Wonder products. Have you tried any of these products? Or if you have any winter skincare product suggestions, let me know! Thanks for reading x
**Please excuse the very poor lighting in the photo. I took the photo at night and had to add a few filters to brighten it up!
