While I do cherish many things about winter – crackling fires, long hot bubble baths and cosy knits to name just a few - when the chill of winter sets in my skin can feel really out of sorts and I notice a sudden change in how it feels and looks, and I know I am not alone.
As the weather reaches sub-zero temperatures and the humidity in the air decreases all skin types are often assaulted by this harsh change of season and the skin can struggle to stay hydrated leading to dryness and irritation. Simultaneously as we ramp up the indoor heating and indulge in long hot showers it can further promote water loss which affects the amount of water available in the upper layers of the skin leading to an accumulation of dead skin cells on the surface and a dull, lacklustre complexion.
Many of us dream of achieving smooth, silky-soft skin with a healthy glow in winter and the path to this result can depend on a multitude of factors one of which is the skin’s ‘Natural Moisturising Factor’ (otherwise known as the skin’s NMF)- a built-in moisturising system inside the surface skin cells which has the amazing ability to regulate moisture levels based on its surrounding environment. Consisting of a combination of various components such as Hyaluronic Acid, Lactic Acid, Urea and other humectants, the skin’s NMF is essential for more than just skin hydration and elasticity, as it encourages cell desquamation (shedding) and protects the skin’s moisture barrier so that harmful microorganisms don’t get in. Sadly, there are a number of factors that can compromise the NMF including excessive exposure to UV, harsh soaps, and the natural ageing process all of which can cause dehydration, dryness, irritation and premature lines and wrinkles.
In the relentless hustle of modern life our skin often bears the brunt of weather changes and daily environmental exposures and amidst this chaos the need for a skincare product that provides round-the-clock hydration and replenishes the skin’s supply of natural moisturising components becomes increasingly crucial. Enter the realm of 24 hour treatments…. enter Collagene Expert Hydra Essence.
Unveiling the secret of 24-hour hydration, Collagene Expert Hydra Essence is an innovative solution and a true hydration expert to bring your skin back from the brink, restore equilibrium and take it to the next level. Hailing from the east, essences have been at the core of many Asian women’s skincare rituals for decades and are regarded as ‘immortal water’ because of their age-defying benefits. Bridging the gap between cleanser and serum, Collagen Expert Hydra Essence is a fluid lightweight and almost watery elixir brimming with hydrating and age defying actives to help kick-start skin’s natural hydration, plump and cocoon the complexion from the elements not to mention enhancing the efficacy of the treatment steps that follow by creating the best possible environment for active ingredients to penetrate the skin.
A must have hero-product, this skincare solution should be an essential part of ANYONES routine no matter what challenges skin faces (my skin cannot live without it) and thanks to its hydrating, softening, smoothing, conditioning and protecting abilities it is literally a welcome oasis for desert-dry skin, and is exactly what you need to make you feel like you again this winter!
Formulated with parched skin in mind this game-changing essence calls upon a nourishing combination of a 24-hour hydration blend of skin identical Natural Moisturising Factors together with Hyaluronic Acid which have superior moisture-locking abilities. Hyaluronic acid has become a byword for plump, dewy skin and is the hydrating hero and much-loved molecule thirsty, dry skin should know all about.
And laced with youth-prolonging peptides you can expect a smooth and supple finish along with the dewy benefits of Vitamin C which will leave your complexion basking in the ‘after’ glow as it sheds light on dull lack lustre complexions whilst soothing and barrier boosting Niacinamide optimises clarity and improves water retention. With the addition of replenishing ceramides (lipids created naturally by the skin to form your natural moisture barrier) the complexion is enveloped in serious replenishment whilst addressing the multiple sources of redness making it great if you’re sensitive skinned. And the icing on the cake (and face) really has to be the healthy dose of Prebiotics in this state-of-the-art essence which allows skin to be better equipped to resist the effects of harmful aggressors. As a general rule of thumb skin needs to be damp for subsequent skincare products to be absorbed effectively and this is ‘in essence!’ exactly what Collagene Expert Hydra Essence does. Modern, succinct, and incredibly effective – there is nothing not to love about this game-changer!
Pair it with Collagene Expert Ceramide Smoothing Cream and there isn’t much this power duo can’t do for your skin. A souffle textured collagen rich formula, this is everything you could wish for from a daily moisturiser especially at this time of year. Think: boosting hydration and elasticity, visibly reducing fine lines and wrinkles and reviving dull and depleted complexions – this is a day and night cream that will cherish and protect. Loaded with multi-weighted collagen molecules including the first ever bio-designed vegan collagen to smooth and firm, a buffet of treasuring ceramides to support barrier function and keep your face protected from aggressors, dew-locking Vitamin C for unmatched brightening benefits and a hefty helping of Hyaluronic Acid Spheres for rapid wrinkle filling. With a single scoop and swipe this is the secret to a plump, protected canvas.
And so even if the weather has other ideas, allow your skin to dive into these state-of-the-art formulas and be perfectly equipped to enjoy a most glowy winter season.
Lucy x
