Erica's Beauty Tips

Winter Skin Care Guide

 We all want gorgeous glowing skin all year round but sadly, some of us are just not that fortunate. Here are a few tips to keep flaky, dry and stressed skin at bay, and have soft beautiful skin we all long for during the winter months.

Firstly, don’t forget to get enough sleep. We all tend forget just how important catching those precious Z’s really is, so please make sure you get plenty of shut eye. Sleep is a healer and your skin will most definitely reap the benefits.

This Christmas we all want to look our best so if you feel like your skin is looking a little dull, give it a much deserved exfoliation but remember to be gentle!!! 

Try Jojoba micro bead purifying facial scrub by Ren www.renskincare.com . This is a non abrasive scrub as is Dermalogica’s Daily Microfoliant which also contains no artificial fragrance or colour. Exfoliation removes dead skin cells and promotes healthy cell renewal so why not have a go at this twice a week and before no time at all you will begin to glow like the Christmas fairy!!

Bedtime Routine

After a night of partying it is important to look after your skin.

Cleansing the face thoroughly with Laura Mercier’s Purifying Oil www.lauramercier.com  to remove all traces of  make up and dirt. This Deep sea containing cleanser will leave your skin feeling fresh and dewy. Another marvellous cleanser is Dermalogica’s Special Cleansing Gel www.dermalogical.com  it is soap free and contains soothing Lavender extracts and Claming Balm Mint. Both cleansers are extremely gentle, yet effective.

  *Some of us can be lazy even at the best of times when it comes to skin care regimes but remember – give a little and you will get a lot back*

To tone or not to tone???

 Tone up please ladies – not only does toning rebalance your skin back to its natural PH levels, it also shrinks the pores that you have opened during the cleansing process!  Apply toner with a cotton pad to your face and neck everyday, after cleansing. Decleor’s Tonifying Lotion www.decleor.co.uk  contains lavender and kiwi and is suitable for all skin types.  For more oily skin, opt for something like Dr Hauschka’s Clarifying Toner www.drhauschka.co.uk  This deliciously scented lotion with extracts of calendula and witch hazel will help to regulate oil production and tighten large pores.

Moisturise

Go on, give your skin the drink it deserves this Winter. Use a creamy moisturiser on your face and don’t forget about your neck!! Right now, I am using Decleor’s Hydra Floral anti pollution cream www.decleor.co.uk with plant extracts and essential oils. This product is divine. It smells beautiful and keeps my skin nourished all day. For something a little richer and luxurious to wear a whilst you sleep, place a small amount of Crème de la Mer’s ‘La Mer’ www.cremedelamer.co.uk  to your face and neck and wake up every morning to softer, firmer skin.

Pamper, pleasure and enjoy yourselves this season!

Erica Rodriguez