No matter how much we might love one season and dread another, our skin has its own reaction to the turn of the weather. If you haven’t noticed it before, start paying attention now, really start feeling how your skin feels, notice how it looks, then gently tailor your skincare routine and give your skin the love that it needs.
Winter
Winter’s icy fingers can have a distressing effect on your skin and in fact, many of us struggle with dry skin during the colder months. The drop in temperature and humidity, indoor heating, and harsh winds can all strip moisture from your skin. And if you didn’t know it yet, know it now: maintaining your skin’s natural moisture barrier is essential for healthy skin.
Winter skincare tip:
This is an excellent time to introduce a hydrating serum to your skincare routine. Ease up on exfoliating scrubs and steam treatments, and don’t even think about skipping out on sunscreen just because it’s not poolside weather.
Look for: products that are intensely moisturising if you’re struggling with dry skin. Choose something with nourishing oils and emollients that fill the spaces between skin cells. This helps correct dryness and creates a smoother surface.
READ MORE: How To Change Up Your Skin Routine For More Hydrated Skin This Winter
Summer
Summer can have the opposite effect. The ever-rising humidity can mess with your skin’s pH levels, cause blocked pores, and make your skin oily. But summer can also dehydrate your skin. This is not the same as having a dry skin type. Anyone can have dehydrated skin from time to time, because while dry skin is about a lack of oil, dehydrated skin is caused by a lack of water. Dehydrated skin looks dull and lifeless, while well-hydrated skin looks plump and vibrant.
Summer skincare tip:
Sweep away the sweat, oil, and other impurities with a gentle foaming or gel cleanser, launch those hydrating rituals at night, and soothe your skin post-fun-in-the-sun. And we don’t think we need to say this, but still. Sunscreen. Always. And in liberal amounts.
Look for: products that have antioxidants like Vitamin E. They’re like superheroes that help protect your skin against environmental damage. And keep it lightweight – from cleansers to moisturisers, you don’t want anything to clog your pores.
The New E45 Face Care Range
E45’s new face care range for dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin has an answer for every season.
The E45 Daily Protect Moisturiser
The E45 Daily Protect Moisturiser with SPF 30, UVA and UVB filters1a is an intensely hydrating1b face cream that soothes, softens, and protects.1c Three emollient ingredients1d lock in moisture,1e help restore your natural skin barrier,1f and give you long-lasting hydration1f in winter and summer without you having to worry about clogging your pores1g in the more hot and humid months.
The E45 Face Night Cream
The E45 Face Night Cream is another intensive moisturising cream.2a Fantastic in winter, this night cream is formulated with five deeply nourishing oils2b and a high concentration of antioxidants2c designed to hydrate and soften.2d It also promotes skin recovery2e from the damage of the day (like the summer sun!), and it’s so wonderfully light and quick-to-absorb that it won’t block your pores.2f
The E45 Face Foaming Cleanser
The E45 Face Foaming Cleanser reaches deep into your pores to remove the build-up of dirt, impurities, and make-up without compromising your skin’s natural moisture barrier.3a It’s soothing, hydrating, and nourishing3b and helps your skin stay plump and youthful3c all year round.
The E45 Hydrating Face Serum
The E45 Hydrating Face Serum is an instant hydration boost4a that locks in moisture for 48 hours.4b And after just one application, the skin is 55% more hydrated.4c Its superpower is its clinically proven, triple moisturising complex4d that includes microalgae4e to protect your skin from drying out4f in icy winters and dehydrating summers.
The E45 Lips & Dry Spots Balm
The E45 Lips & Dry Spots Balm is so versatile you’ll want to take it with you wherever you go, no matter what time of year it is. Our lips are particularly vulnerable to changes in weather, but you can apply this nourishing5a number on your body, face, and hands5b. Made with highly purified lanolin,5c Vitamin E,5d and beeswax,5e this balm leaves your skin feeling hydrated, soft, and supple.5f
The NEW E45 face care product range is available from selected independent pharmacies, Clicks and Dis-Chem stores. The range is also available from Takealot. For more information, visit E45 and join the conversations on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Instagram.
References:
- E45 Cleanser Final Claims Grid, October 2021.
- E45 SPF Day Cream Proof of Effect, December 2022.
- E45 Face Night Cream Proof of Effect, January 2023.
- E45 Hyaluronic Acid Serum Claim Support, January 2023.
- E45 Lips & Dry Spots Balm Proof of Effect, December 2023.
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