The Times
From the icy weather to a sweaty commute and overheated office – no wonder your complexion takes a beating in the colder months. Laura Kennedy charts the ups and downs of the average day, and shares the skin-savers you need now.
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Now a proper cleanse and some calming, nourishing skincare really are in order. Sweat, sebum and hours-old make-up are a cocktail for irritation and blockage. Dr Rishika Sinha, consultant dermatologist at The Private Clinic, advises using “products that contain hyaluronic acid to help skin hydration and firmness. Vitamin C is also an excellent ingredient to look for. It is both an anti-inflammatory and an antioxidant and can act as a brightening agent. It boosts collagen and, due to the antioxidant properties, it can protect against the free radicals that can contribute to ageing.”
