Winter is certainly a time when we need to pay more attention to nourishing our skin, making sure we hydrate well and apply the right type of skincare to protect ourselves against harsh weather and being inside with the heating on. These are some of my favourite picks to get yourself an effective routine for the next few months.
IMAGE Skincare is a great range using botanicals and technology for the best results. The Age Defying Essentials kit is the perfect intro to their range if you haven’t used it before. Begin with a luxury cleansing ritual, then use the resurfacing serum to help reveal more even-toned skin. An SPF 50 moisturiser protects against damaging UV rays and blue light that cause skin ageing. It’s important to keep using an SPF in the winter, your skin can still get damaged even if you don’t feel the heat of the sun. I used this SPF50 in the summer and loved how it felt on my skin, so will keep using this one all year round.
Age-Defying Essentials
The MAX™ stem cell facial cleanser: 188 ml
AGELESS total anti-ageing serum: 30 ml
PREVENTION+ daily ultimate protection moisturiser SPF 50: 95ml
QMS Collagen
Collagen is the most abundant and most important protein produced by the body for the skin. It accounts for one-third of our body’s total protein content and, in addition to skin, keeps teeth, bones, muscles, joints and all connective tissues strong and healthy. What is more, collagen is responsible for 60% of all factors that regulate the moisture content of the skin. This protein is therefore crucial in maintaining the functionality, elasticity and firmness of the skin. It literally is the glue that holds the body together. The problem is that the body’s production of collagen declines as we age, which can lead to sagging, wrinkled skin. The good news is that you can get to the root of the problem and correct this deficiency fairly quickly with a collagen-containing skincare regimen. QMS Collagen is really the best you can find and will really deliver amazing results, your skin will thank you for it.
QMS Refresh and Renew Day Collection
QMS stands by the results of decades of collagen research: either skin-identical collagen or no collagen at all. Unlike the conventional, less effective collagens used in conventional cosmetics, our atelocollagen comes from cattle. It belongs to the group of fibrous scleroproteins and is a 100% natural collagen. QMS founder Erich Schulte, MD, chose this collagen because its molecular structure is 97% identical to the human collagen structure, ensuring the best compatibility. It’s worth knowing the origin of the ingredients that you are putting on your skin, your products do absorb into your body so take some time to look at the labels carefully and chose wisely. The QMS Day & Night Collagen Serums are my go-to as soon as my skin feels dry and looks dehydrated.
QMS Collagen System 3-Step Routine Set
AMARE VITA
Amare Vita has specifically focused on a small edit of products, focusing on core skincare essentials that offer multifunctional benefits. The products can be used in conjunction with each other to ensure that you get the best skincare choices in this effective capsule collection. Founder, Ita Ohayon wanted to make a range of skincare that she could use herself with great results and not spend lots of time worrying about needing too many products.
I love a face oil and Oil I Dream Of is a a wonderfully relaxing blend of essential oils. Lavender — Relaxing, anti-anxiety, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anaesthetic, immune boosting & antiviral. Ylang-Ylang — Calming, relaxing, removes fear, anger, tension. Chamomile — Calming, raising spirits, calms nerves, muscle relaxant. Chamomile — Calming, raising spirits, calms nerves, muscle relaxant. Benzoin — Uplifting, calming effect on the mind, comforting. Linden — Opens the heart, relaxing, relieves stress, love & passion inducing, banishes feelings of fear. Rose Geranium — Reduce anxiety, balancing, lifts depression, regulatory, healing, stimulant. This oil does melt into your skin and not leave an oily residue on your skin, it sinks in and gives your skin all it needs to glow.
