Prep your skin for spring: post-winter skin fixes
The chillier months may well have brought with them a host of skincare evils (particularly central heating, harsh winds and plummeting temperatures) and as Spring approaches, winter has probably left your skin dehydrated, irritated and dull.
Deep exfoliation, hyaluronic acid and anti-oxidising creams are all your friends when it comes to beating the effects of winter-skin. We also recommend ditching the makeup wipes (cleanse with Micellar Water instead) and investing in a good humidifier for your bedroom if you're still blasting the heating. Drinking plenty of water is always a quick win, too.
So, if you've been chapping and cracking with the frost, fear not. Here are our ultimate post-winter-skin saviours to leave skin feeling nourished, plumped and refreshed.
1. Terry Baume De Rose
Best for: Soothing and protecting dry, sore lips in need of an intense quick fix, with an exquisite rose scent.
Buy it here , £39.
2. La Roche Posay Nutritic Moisturising Lip Cream
Best for: Classic, smooth simplicity that reduces cracks and irritation around the lip contour. It's also pleasingly wallet-friendly.
Buy it here, £5.99.
3. Rodial Dragon's Blood Lip Mask
Best for: The new way of doing lip-care. A pout-shaped mask infused with hyaluronic acid and plant extract that promises to tone, hydrate and plump. It's the new 'it' product from the beauty house.
Buy it here, £39
4. Eve Lom Kiss Mix Lip Treatment
Best for: Minty-fresh nourishment. Infused with zinc and menthol, this cooling balm will sort out any winter chapping quickly.
Buy it here, £16.
Best for: The non-stick balm stick from the German powerhouse gently nourishes with a barely-there fragrance.
Buy it here, £9.25.