Most of us are pretty good at taking care of our skin during the spring and summer, with all that time spent applying suncream, aftersun, fake tan and hair-removal creams. And minimal pool-side make-up while on holiday means that the skin on our faces gets a welcome break, too.
But as the temperature drops and Winter kicks in, we shrink back into our woolly tights, hats and coats, and our skin can often be neglected.
Plus central heating, coarse clothing and comfort eating/drinking can all be detrimental to your skin, leaving it pale, lack-lustre and dehydrated, so it is important to remember some ground rules regarding healthy winter skin if you want to glow at the Christmas do this year:
* Drink plenty of water: through the summer, we naturally tend to drink more water and eat more watery foods (think salads by the pool!), but in the winter, we swap our light bites for stodgy comfort foods and hot – often caffeinated – drinks. Make sure you drink your eight glasses a day to keep your skin fresh and supple.
