It’s that time of the year that calls for cosy knits, woolly socks ... and great skincare! As the temperatures change, so should the products you’re using daily; ensuring your complexion is protected and ready for the harsher weather to come. Here are the products I reach for at this time of the year - and how I use them effectively - to give my skin a much-needed new season boost.
WILLOWBEE® MASK & CLEANSE: The perfect autumn must-have, this not only detoxes your skin but it also heals imperfection and target tell-tale signs of ageing. It contains bark from the willow tree, a natural and organic alternative to aspirin, and thanks to its healing properties it is ideal for those who suffer from acne and spot breakouts, rosacea and eczema.
HOW TO USE: Massage into your skin and leave on for 10 minutes before rinsing with warm water. Alternatively you can apply before bedtime, leave overnight for an intensive moisturising treatment, and wash off the next morning.
PRISM AGE DEFIANCE CREAM: Autumn means more time spent indoors and that inevitably means more time on our devices. My Age Defiance Cream uses Prism Light Defiance TechnologyTM to harness the power of our skin’s own natural peptides to not only defend against light damage, but actually protect against further damage and signs of ageing.
HOW TO USE: Particularly good for soothing irritated, acne prone, rosacea, blemished or sensitive and oily skins; use this luxurious moisturiser morning and night.
BLACK BEE VENOM MASK: The big hitter of your autumn skincare arsenal, this mask is a step up from Silver – it works in the same way but contains a quarter rare bee venom for more potency. You’ll notice your complexion quickly feels soft and supple, and looks more youthful. It soothes and heals too, meaning it is ideal for even sensitive skin.
HOW TO USE: Easily slotting into your current routine, leave on for ten minutes and wash off with warm water or layer on top of your daily moisturiser or combine with a serum. For accelerated results, leave on overnight.
VANILLA POD HAND, NAIL & FACE CREAM: Look after the skin on your hands just as you do the skin on your face, especially if you find they are more dry at this time of the year. This super nourishing cream instantly nourishing and hydrating hands and nails. It smells wonderful too - in fact, I apply some before I carry out treatments in the salon and my clients always ask what perfume I'm wearing.
HOW TO USE: Simply apply throughout the day as needed to protect skin during daily activities and chores. It can also be used during a manicure before pushing back the cuticles.
