Style: August 03, 2017

56 STYLE | beauty
SEASONAL WINTER
SKIN RITUALS
Words Clemency Alice
La Prairie Purifying
Cream Cleanser
comprehensive beauty regime is essential
A to maintaining flawless skin during the winter
months. During the crisp, glacial days of winter,
our skin barrier becomes compromised, making
it more susceptible to dryness and sensitivity.
Here are some simple tips to help restore skin
vitality and a healthy, luminous glow.
SUFFICIENT SLEEP is essential since the
skin’s cellular repair activity is at its peak during
rest. Introduce evening ‘wind-down’ rituals to
promote a restorative, deep sleep (herbal teas,
aroma essences, soothing yoga poses).
FACE MASSAGE helps facilitate the draining
of unwanted toxins and increases oxygen flow
to the skin tissue.
WARM COMPRESS the skin with a gentle
aromatic infused cloth. After removing all
make-up and cleansing your skin, fill a bowl with
warm water and add a drop of lavender or blue
chamomile essential oil, then soak a face cloth
in the water and wring out the excess. Hold the
cloth over the face for a slow count of five. To
complete the ritual, massage the skin with three
to five drops of your go-to face oil.
CORRECTLY CLEANSE with a gentle
face cleanser and a delicate, floral toner (I
recommend La Prairie Purifying Cream Cleanser
and Softening and Balancing Lotion). Correct
cleansing rituals will remove impurities from the
skin and leave it feeling instantly refreshed. This
is a vital step as it preps the skin to efficiently
and effectively absorb serums and moisturisers.
FRESH AIR and brisk walks amongst nature
boost circulation and will cleanse and replenish
your skin from within. Before stepping out, apply
a few drops of your go-to face oil to provide
extra nourishment and protect it from the harsh
elements of wind and extreme temperatures.
DRY BRUSHING helps whisk away dead
skin cells and stimulate lymphatic flow. It is an
invigorating way to begin the day post-exercise
and pre-shower. Simply doing this for a few
minutes a day as part of your morning beauty
ritual can be transformative for your skin, while
also being very meditative and calming.
STAY HYDRATED with mineral-rich spring
water for optimum skin health. Cultivate a
ritual of preparing and drinking organic green
tea, as the high concentration of ‘polyphenols’
it contains will help protect your skin from
cellular damage. Sufferers of rosacea, eczema
and psoriasis will also benefit from drinking
green tea with its anti-inflammatory properties.
Ultimately, any kind of water intake throughout
the day will ensure hydration through reducing
the loss of moisture from the skin.
INTENSIVE MASK treatments are an
essential winter skin ritual for a luminous, radiant
skin. Select an overnight sleep mask to restore
the skin’s barrier function and retain moisture
during the resting phase. (My fav is La Prairie
Skin Caviar Luxe Sleep Mask.)
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