Dry Winter Skin: How to get glowy for Summer
- Maximise Daytime Moisture Without the Shine
During the day, your skin faces environmental stressors like dry air and harsh winds. After you cleanse and applying your favorite serums, lock in hydration with a nourishing moisturiser before layering on sunscreen. This helps create a barrier against hydration loss and keeps your skin looking glowy all day.
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VITAL C Hydrating Intense Moisturiser
Powered by hyaluronic acid for an extra surge of hydration. Shea butter forms an occlusive barrier, sealing in the moisture. Palmitoyl oligopeptide supports collagen for a plump, youthful look. Antioxidant-rich tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate (a stable, fat-soluble form of vitamin C) and grape seed extract protect against environmental damage.
2. Lock in Hydration Overnight
The nighttime is when your skin repairs itself, so it's essential to use deeply hydrating products before going to bed. Opt for a rich cream that nourishes and locks in moisture while you sleep, helps your skin feels soft and replenished by the morning.
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VITAL C Hydrating Repair Crème
A 20% vitamin blend (A, C, and E) gives a triple dose of antioxidant protection.
Ceramide 3 creates a barrier to reduce water loss and prevent dehydration.
Linoleic acid deeply hydrates and improves skin texture.
For an extra boost of hydration, mix it with the AGELESS Total Pure Hyaluronic Filler, this binds moisture to the skin for a plumped, more dewy appearance.
3. Target Dry Patches with a Facial Oil
Even if your skin is more combination, certain areas like your nose, forehead, or around the lips can develop rough or flaky patches in winter. Applying a facial oil to these area can help restore softness and create a protective barrier to prevent further hydration loss.
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VITAL C Hydrating Facial Oil
Moringa oleifera seed oil absorbs quickly to prevent dehydration.
Seabuckthorn oil, rich in essential fatty acids, drenches the skin in moisture. Grape seed oil nourishes and improves elasticity.
A blend of argan, sunflower, and avocado oils conditions and will helo hydrate dry winter skin. Squalane locks in hydration while enhancing skin suppleness.
4. Choose a Moisturiser with Broad-Spectrum Sunscreen
Sunscreen isn’t just for sunny days—UV rays penetrate clouds and windows, exposing your skin to environmental damage even in winter. A moisturiser with broad-spectrum protection is key to defending against aging, while keeping your skin hydrated and comfortable and relieving dry winter skin.
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DAILY PREVENTION
Enhanced with XOSM Technology™ that delivers advanced antioxidant protection. Provides a luminous veil of hydration while providing broad-spectrum sunscreen protection. Non-comedogenic formulas. Crafted to deliver specialised sun defense for a variety of skin needs.
5. Replenish Weekly with a Hydrating Sheet Mask
When your skin needs an extra injection of hydration, turn to a sheet mask. Packed with concentrated ingredients, sheet masks help restore moisture and nutrients, leaving your skin refreshed and dewy.
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I MASK Hydrogel Hydrating Sheet Mask
Provides instant and continuous hydration to dehydrated skin. Soothes and cools fatigued skin. Relieves dry winter skin. Delivers antioxidant benefits for healthy-looking skin.
6. Why a Vitamin C Serum is Essential
No matter the season, incorporating a vitamin C serum into your routine can help the benefits of your moisturiser and sunscreen. This powerful antioxidant helps brighten the skin, reduce the appearance of fine lines, and protect against environmental damage. You can pair it with other serums to create a more customised routine that is specific to your dry winter skin needs.
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VITAL C Hydrating Anti-Aging Serum
Gives noticeable brightness and glow. Can help to lock in hydration with hyaluronic acid. Minimises the appearance of lines and wrinkles. Helps to fight the look of dark spots, discolouration and uneven tone. Provides antioxidant benefits and
instantly soothes dry skin, while reducing the appearance of dull skin. A dry winter skin staple.
These steps along with IMAGE’s innovative products. This can help protect, nourish, and revitalise your skin while we wait for the warmer weather to come and even beyond. Whether you’re battling dryness or preparing for the seasonal shift, your path to healthy, glowing skin starts with small, but consistent changes. Elevate your dry winter skin care regime with some of our hydration heroes. Enjoy soft, supple but resilient skin during this period and beyond.
Dewy, glowy skin awaits you!
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