feature beauty & spa MOISTURISE, STRENGTHEN & PROTECT The winter months usually bring the diffi cult duo of cold weather <strong>and</strong> heating, which combine to suck moisture from skin, chapping lips <strong>and</strong> cheeks. This is not only unsightly but can also be very uncomfortable. A decent moisturiser is essential in winter, <strong>and</strong> you may fi nd you need to change to a richer one as your skin battles the elements. Moisturising gives your skin the arsenal it needs to ignite <strong>and</strong> sustain the rejuvenation process. Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a super additive to lock moisture into the skin. Try an HA serum with an SPF moisturiser over the top for a plumping day-time concoction. Peptides are known for their rejuvenation <strong>and</strong> repair properties, such as copper or hexapeptides, so they come highly recommended. Be warned that many of the anti-ageing ingredients, such as Vitamin A, AHA or BHA, greatly increase the skin’s sensitivity to the sun. Find a different skin rejuvenating moisturiser for day <strong>and</strong> for night that work well in synergy. For instance, if you are incorporating antiageing duo Vitamin C <strong>and</strong> copper peptide, use them at different times because they neutralise each other’s effective qualities. Don’t forget the all-important SPF, though. An incredible 80 to 90 percent of what we perceive to be the signs of ageing (wrinkles, dryness) are actually caused by sun exposure. Serums are a great option if you feel your skin is drying out over the colder months. There are many to choose from <strong>and</strong> most contain concentrated levels of benefi cial ingredients that are easily absorbed. A little goes a long way too; just apply a drop or two under your moisturiser to give skin a boost or use at night for an intensive treatment. 1. Babor Biogen Cellular Ultimate Repair Cream, $274, 2. Sisley Black Rose Precious Face Oil, $250, 3. Paulas’s Choice Clinical Ultra-Rich Moisturiser, $46, 4. Jurlique Nutri-Defi ne Multi-Correcting Day Cream, $120, 5. Aspect SMC Super Moisturising Complex, $79.20, 6. Elixabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream Skin Protectant Nighttime Miracle Moisturiser, $35, 7. L’Occitane Ultra Rich Face Cream, $58, 8. ASAP Ultimate Hydration, $85, 9. Obagi Hydrate Luxe Moisture-Rich Cream, $79.95, 10. ASAP Anti-Ageing Night Cream, $65, 11. Raccine Ultimate Hydra Perfection Illuminating Cream, $44, 12. Ultraceuticals Ultra Moisturiser Cream, $72, 13. Indermica Oxyderm Wrinkle Cream, $189, 14. Sukin Moisture Restoring Night Cream, $19.95, 15. Dr Lewinn’s Private Formula Day Cream Moisturiser Light SPF 15, $49.95, 16. Dr Lewinn’s Advanced Night Cream, $49.95. 96 www.cosbeauty.com.au
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