The best skincare products to use during the winter months for a healthy and glowing complexion.

The best skincare products to use during the winter months.

The best skincare products to use during the winter months for a healthy and glowing complexion.

As the temperature continues to drop and the air becomes crisper, our skin can often look and feel dry and dull, as well as being more susceptible to sensitivity. This means that during the colder months, we should switch up our skincare routine and focus on nourishing, hydrating and protecting our skin from the harsh winter elements.

In this blog, award-winning Dr Christine Or, shares her advice and favourite skincare products to use during the winter months for a healthy and glowing complexion.

1. Switch to a Gentle Cleanser

During the winter, stronger cleansers can sometimes strip away too much of our natural oils which can cause our skin to become tight or flaky. Switching to a gentle cleanser that is formulated with soothing ingredients can help maintain our skin's protective barrier whilst effectively removing makeup, oil and impurities, leaving our complexion clean and fresh.

Dr Christine's favourite gentle cleansers are OBAGI Nu-Derm Gentle Cleanser, formulated with aloe vera and apricot kernel oil to cleanse the skin without stripping it and Alumier Sensicalm cleanser which contains soothing aloe vera.

2. Use a Hydrating Serum

The colder weather and central heating can play havoc with our skin, often causing it to become dehydrated and dry. Using a serum containing hyaluronic acid or glycerin can help draw moisture back into our skin so it maintains its plumpness and suppleness.

Dr Christine recommends the OBAGI Daily Hydro-Drops Facial Serum, an innovative and hydrating facial serum which is formulated with Niacinamide, Abyssinian and Hibiscus Oils in their purest form for a more radiant and healthy complexion.

3. Upgrade your Moisturiser

The winter season is the time to change your daily moisturiser to one that is richer and barrier-supporting to maintain optimal skin health by protecting it from the harsh elements such as wind and rain. Moisturisers containing ceramides, squalane and niacinamide help to strengthen and soothe our skin during the cold months.

A favourite of Dr Christine's is the OBAGI Hydrate Luxe for intensive hydration and a rejuvenated complexion. It is ideal to use overnight, and its ultra-rich hydrating formula is specifically engineered with key Biomimetic Peptides and Tara Seed Extract that moisturise skin both immediately and over time.

4. Start your Morning with Vitamin C

It is important to give your skin an antioxidant boost when the weather is cold, and products containing vitamin C help protect against free radicals and prevent cellular damage. They also brighten dull skin, help retain moisture and promote collagen production.

A best selling Vitamin C Serum that Dr Christine recommends is the OBAGI Professional-C 15% Serum, to give you a supercharged glow and more youthful looking skin. It is formulated with L-Ascorbic Acid to help even skin tone, strengthen the skin's antioxidant defences and improve fine lines and wrinkles. Alumier Everactive C&E peptide is also an award-winning vit C serum which is freshly mixed with vitamin E by a clever mechanism in the bottle where the crystals of vitamin c are held in the lid. Adding Vitamin E to the vitamin C serum provides 4 times the anti-oxidant effect.

Don't forget to wear SPF

It is often a misconception that wearing an SPF is only important during the summer months, but in fact UV rays (particularly UVA) are present all year round, even during the colder months and on cloudy days. Wearing an SPF daily is vital to help combat premature ageing and longer-term skin damage, as well as helping with dryness from the winter weather.

The OBAGI Sun Shield Mineral Broad Spectrum SPF50, recommended by Dr Christine, is a sheer, non-greasy and fast absorbing formula which provides comprehensive protection against UVA and UVB rays, and defence against infrared rays and HEV light which can cause premature skin ageing.

A final thought from Dr Christine

Every skin type is different and unique, and we will often experience the effects of winter differently to others. If your skin feels and looks dehydrated, sensitive or less radiant, then it may be a good time to adjust your routine based on what your skin needs to look healthy and glowing. It is important to introduce new products into your routine gradually and seek advice from a skin specialist if needed.

Why Choose Dr Christine Medical Aesthetics?

Dr Christine is an expert in skin and believes in a personalised approach to skincare, so your skin is glowing and radiant all year round. Book your consultation with Dr Christine Or for a personalised skin assessment and plan to help you achieve the beautiful skin you deserve this winter.