Which Moisturiser To Rely On During Those Transitional Months

How does your skin change through the seasons?

Throughout the seasons your skin changes on a cellular level to accommodate and battle with the climate. It is all about finding products that will adapt to your skin and the environment around you, you always want to take into account the climate as this directly affects the skin.

The months after summer and before winter can be seen as a transitional window between seasons. Autumn is cold and wet sometimes and then other times the sun is beaming down and you can leave your coat at home. So how do you prepare your skin?

In this article, we will explore whatyour skin needs in this transitional time and the best moisturiser that will help to keep your skin hydrated and nourished.

What Happens To Your Skin In Winter?

The colder months can wreak havoc on your skin, but it is also the changing temperatures from going inside and outside that can dry your skin out. The cold climate will naturally dry your skin but the dry air from being inside, whether that is from the heating, having all the windows closed etc also will lead to dry skin too.

The reason why the colder climate tends to dry your skin out is that it cannot get any moisture from the air to hydrate. This leads to dry, flaky, and dehydrated skin. If you don’t use the right moisturiser then your skin is defenceless against these external issues. That is why you need to adjust your skincare routine accordingly, as this will help to keep your skin healthy regardless of the weather outside. You don’t need to overhaul all of the steps in your routine, the basics should stay the same, cleanse, tone, exfoliate, moisturiser and sunscreen. But make sure the products are hydrating and nourishing.

How to keep your skin hydrated throughout winter 

Here are some ways to keep your skin hydrated and nourished throughout the colder months:

• Use a hydrating face mask a couple of times throughout the week to give your skin an extra boost of hydration.

• If you don’t already, add a hydrating serum to your skincare routine. Hyaluronic acid helps your skin to retain moisture and stay replenished and hydrated.

• Stay hydrated and nourish your body from the inside out. Make sure to drink enough water and to eat nourishing fruits and vegetables as these contain a high-water content.

The Best Hydrating Moisturiser for winter

When it comes to your skin, you want products that are innovative and formulated to work with not your skin but external factors. Obagi Medical is at the forefront of the skincare industry and creates transformational changes in skin function at a cellular level.

The Obagi Medical Hydrate® facial moisturiser is an innovative product that has been formulated to nourish your skin and combat signs of ageing. It will improve your skin’s appearance whilst leaving it feeling healthy and hydrated.

Obagi Hydrate® is the perfect moisturiser to replace your summer one as it has been clinically shown to improve the moisture content of the skin and provide hydration for up to eight hours. This is ideal for those transitional months, to keep your skin nourished and help to battle the colder climate whilst soothing dry and flaky skin.