Skincare tips for autumn and winter

Combat dryness with hyaluronic acid

As the humidity drops, we often feel it in our face, with dull, tight and sometimes itchy skin. During cooler months, it’s important to protect our skin from the elements and keep it nourished – yes, even if you’re prone to oiliness. Make your first port of call a hyaluronic acid, which matches the naturally slightly acidic pH of our skin and is therefore very gentle and nourishing. It helps the skin to retain water, which in turn plumps it up, improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while maintaining overall elasticity. Try Pretti5’s Advanced Hyaluronic Serum, packed with 12 botanicals to help soothe dry and irritated skin.

If your skin is very dry, you may also benefit from a product that helps to form a physical barrier over the skin, locking in moisture. However, be careful not to overuse these if your skin is prone to clogged pores. Look for ingredients such as shea butter, cocoa butter or squalene to keep your skin supple and nourished, like Sisley’s Black Rose Cream Mask, which contains soothing rose and magnolia oils and shea butter that help keep the skin soft.

Finally, avoid long, excessively hot showers. They may feel great on chilly mornings, but they will damage your skin’s protective layer of keratin over time, which in turn affects its natural ability to retain moisture.