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WINTER SKIN

30 May 2012
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In ‘Smooth Moves’ on page 112 of our June issue, beauty editor Lynette Botha tells you how to keep hair and skin smooth, nourished and well moisturised during the colder months. Professionals in the know offer some more advice for taking care of winter skin…

‘A few drops of baobab oil rubbed into wet skin just after getting out of the bath or shower, is wonderful for moisturising and softening. It is deep-penetrating and will keep your skin moisturised all day and banish dry or flaky patches.’ – Sarah Venter, owner of Eco Products

‘Change your facial cleanser from a water-activated foam to a cleansing milk. If you can’t forego rinsing your face, try Givenchy Clean It All; this anti-ageing milk dissolves all make-up and impurities in the gentlest possible way and leaves skin soft and moist.’ – David White, Givenchy national training manager and make-up artist

‘I believe that the best scrub for winter is one with sugar or natural oils as its base. The great thing about sugar scrubs is that you do not risk overscrubbing as the fine particles dissolve gradually in the water and are a lot less harsh and drying on skin. An oil-based scrub is like a perfect two in one: it exfoliates and moisturises in one go. Try Spiezia Organics Lemongrass & Marigold Body Scrub.’ – Susan Rowan, director of Love Green (importer & distributor of Spieza Organics)

‘Opt for products that provide extra hydration and nourishment, even if you have combination or oily skin. Africology Skin Renewal Serum helps protect the skin from external aggressors and stimulates collagen production. It’s a multitasking product that helps boost your resistance to colder weather and at the same time acts as an anti-ageing serum.’ – Renchia Droganis, founder and CEO of Africology

‘Don’t forget that hands and feet also tend to be drier in winter. To keep feet soft and moisturised try Sally Hansen Pumice Foot Scrub followed by the Sally Hansen Moisturizing Foot Crème. For hands, apply Neutrogena Fast-Absorbing Hand Cream, every time after washing your hands and apply it generously just before going to bed.’ – Lynette Botha, ELLE beauty editor

‘Try Optiphi Moisture Control Light, which is a rich moisturising formulation that helps correct an extra-dry and dehydrated winter skin by increasing its ability to retain moisture and assisting in the process of elevating irritation and redness.’ – Gisela Lightfoot Buhrlen from Optiphi

 

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