Winter Skin Saviours
Remember that famous scene from Bridget Jones Diary where she has to have dinner with lots of smug married couples? You know, the one where the happily married wife bluntly asks her “why are there so many single women these days Bridge?” She jokingly replies “…well I suppose it doesn’t help that underneath our clothes we are all covered in scales!” The comment of course goes down like a lead balloon and the entire female audience is left feeling heartbroken for the sorry state of Bridget’s love life.
But did our good
friend Bridget have a point after all? Here at The Gloss Project the condition
of our flaky, parched Winter worn skin would certainly suggest so as it appears
that come January, we seem to be our most reptilian. The onslaught of the cold
wind and rain teamed with the stuffy heating only results in dull, dry and
sensitive skin that is screaming out for a bit of sunshine. Whilst you may not
be able to afford a three-week stint in the Caribbean you might be lucky enough
to get hold of these fabulous winter skin saviours that guarantee to nurse grey
skin back to its soft, peachy appearance.
Scrub a dub dub: In order to allow a good moisturiser to actually do
its job you must remove scaly skin with a decent exfoliator. Forget half hearted
puff balls, body brushes and brillo pad gloves and discover soft pink skin with
the help of Space
NK’s Daily Fix Japanese Wash Cloth. This super size towel teamed with
plenty of hot water and decent soap allows you to scrub all those hard to reach
places. £18.
Moisture Injection: Lavera
All Round Moisturising Cream is an inexpensive and indispensable
rich cream that leaves skin soft
and supple. The ice-cream like smell means using this product is more of a
pleasure than a chore. Whilst it may take a while to dry, results are well
worth the wait. The organic ingredients of almond and sheer butter are kind to
sensitive skin and a little bit goes along way. Moreover it comes in a handy
tin making it an easy-to-transport handbag essential. £6.95
For something a little more heavy
duty (including the price tag) try Ren’s Moroccan Rose Otto
Ultra-Moisturise Body Oil. The beautifully light rose infused body oil
intensively replenishes the driest of skin, locking in moisture to give it a
healthy glow. It’s none sticky and the scent makes it almost edible. £34
Balmy Army: Random break outs of sore dry skin are a Winter
hazard, so it’s a good idea to carry around a fast acting balm. Elizabeth
Arden’s classic Eight Hour Cream is a legend amongst its millions of users.
Perfect for lips, face and hands the beauty balm has managed to become a hit
with some of the biggest sceptics. The Walking With the Wounded (WWTW) team of
former soldiers were impressed with the cream’s ability to work on frostbite
and blisters during recent missions to Everest and the North Pole.
Oil Leak: Oily skin is Winter’s number one victim. The constant
temperature change aggravates oiliness and if skin is dehydrated then it overcompensates
by producing more oil leaving it tight and flaky. Rectify damage with an
oil-free hydrating serum such as Aesop
Hydrating Serum. It will give your skin an extra boost without it becoming
greasy £41.
Best Foot Forward: There is nothing more painful that shuffling around
on sore, dry feet. So put your best foot forward with Margaret Dabbs Intensive
Hydrating Foot Lotion. We simply
cannot get enough of this product. Unlike other balms that simply sit on the
surface of the feet, one small pump of this award winning luxurious lotion
immediately absorbs and visibly moisturises the skin. It leaves tootsies baby
soft and deeply nourished. With the signature ingredient of Emu Oil (a natural
bi-product) and the scent of lemon myrtle, this product has for good reason,
gained global hero status. £25