7 skin saviours for the winter detox

Winter 2014 is with us! Seasonal changes in temperate can alter skin appearance causing outbreaks, inflamed skin, dry patches and can even accelerate ageing. What worked well for your skin in the warm summer months isn’t what your skin needs now, and so it’s essential to prepare for the harsh chills that are on their way. These 7 skin saviours are exactly what we should be adding to our winter beauty regimes to detox, refresh and refine.

For You Signature Exfoliator (£2)
Willow Bark Extract: This skin detoxifying ingredient contains salicylic acid, an antioxidant that is used in many acne treatments due to its natural exfoliating abilities. After the fun and sun of summer, Willow Bark Extract is perfect for worn out, blemished and dry looking skin. It sheds dry cells, cleanses pores, and stimulates new cell formation by increasing blood flow to skin surface. Try out the hard-working signature exfoliator from For You, apply for a minute, and then give your face a very gentle scrub afterwards.

Witch Blackhead Clearing Gel (£4.99)
Witch Hazel: This is perfect for spot prone skin due to its natural astringent properties. Whilst eliminating blackheads and blemish-causing bacteria from the skin’s surface, Witch Hazel works wonders in decreasing possible inflammation and redness that can be caused by indoor heating. For an oil-free, light-weight gel that exfoliates and harnesses the natural benefits that Witch Hazel contains, give Witch Blackhead Clearing Gel a go, to see a boost to the skin’s natural radiance. Use daily.

Manuka Doctor Purifying Facial Scrub (£16.99)
Purified Bee Venom: Containing a recipe of enzymes, peptides and amino acids that work on all levels of the skin, Purified Bee Venom provides an alternative treatment to antibiotic therapy for acne. It aids skin by eliminating the cause of blemishes, nurturing cell regeneration and renewing damaged skin cells. Try Manuka Doctor’s Purifying Facial Scrub, which harnesses other natural ingredients that eradicate blackheads and spots, reduces oxidative damage, prevents blockages, reduces inflammation and minimises pores. Manuka Doctor’s signature blend of Purified Bee Venom and hydrating Manuka Honey help to stop the cause of blemishes, whilst nurturing cell regeneration and renewing damaged skin cells- creating a youthful appearance. Use twice weekly.

Temple Spa In The Beginning Deep Cleansing Melt (£28)
Calendula: This plant is loved for its healing properties. It has been considered beneficial for healing wounds, reducing inflammation and scarring. It is ideal for skin that has been dried out or upset by icy winds or indoor heating systems. This highly concentrated ‘facial in a jar’ cleanses skin, promising radiance and hydration, leaving you with a dewy glow. Containing beads used for gentle exfoliation, the beads then melt into the skin releasing much needed Vitamin E, Calendula, Basil and Lavender that the skin requires during the winter season. Rich in Mediterranean botanicals, treat yourself to Temple Spa’s Deep Cleansing Melt to reap paraben free, anti-ageing benefits too. Use daily as part of your cleansing ritual or weekly as an at-home spa facial.

Trilogy Age Proof Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream (£19.22)
Bromelain: This protein is a combination of protein-digesting enzymes gathered from Pineapple, used topically to benefit the skin in many ways. Ask for Trilogy’s Age Proof Active Enzyme Cleansing Cream this Christmas to gain from the powerful fruit enzymes within it. Used daily as a gentle cleanser,it will reveal smooth, refined skin with a youthful radiant glow. The Bromelain within it will help winter-worn skin by reducing rashes, redness, pigmentation whilst reducing the appearance of wrinkles, and promoting elasticity.

Sun Chlorella ‘A’ Tablets (£21.95)
Chlorella: Chlorella is a natural and balanced green algae which contains a staggering variety of nutrients that will do good to your skin. Essential amino acids, vitamins A, B12, and D with folic acid and iron will enhance your complexion, whilst strengthening hair too-bonus! Try out Sun Chlorella tablets this chilly season, to gain its benefits from the inside and out. The key nutrients within it help to detox and cleanse skin, whilst also bringing improvements for energy, sleep, hair and nails. Incorporate into your diet as advised for an added boost.

Colladeen Visage Tablets (£18.95)
Anthocyanidins: This detoxifying natural ingredient reduces the consequences of ageing skin such as wrinkles, lack of firmness whilst also offering moderate sun-protection. Although summer is over, it’s still essential to remember an SPF in your skin routine. The sun is still strong and can cause lasting damage, encouraging the effects of ageing. With skin firming and wrinkle reducing properties Colladeen Visage will work wonders for your complexion .The tablet’s will provide an added bonus of a natural SPF of 10 in 12 weeks, or 15 in 24 weeks if consumed daily as recommended.