For the past few weeks, I've been convinced, each morning, that this is the day I'll be able to wear a jacket/ditch the tights/ not bother with a vest (okay, I haven't worn one since primary school, but don't tell my Dad), yet each time I venture out convinced spring has sprung, I arrive at work shivering due to a change in the weather, which only seems to happen once I'm too far from my flat to return.
Such unpredictable weather not only plays havoc with your wardrobe, but is also a nightmare for the skin, especially the face. Having suffered over Christmas, and then been subjected to a freezing January and February, your skin is already vulnerable. Once the weather goes haywire, it just doesn't know what's going on - one minute it's dry and dehydrated, the next it's incredibly oily. The only consistency is that your complexion will look dull and grey.
Prevention is better than cure, so use a good quality moisturiser. Something that works well in the freezing cold of early winter will be a lot less effective now that it's windy and rainy. Sisley's Hydra-flash Formule Intensive and Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream are both great heavy-duty treatments that will instantly make a difference. As your skin will be dehydrated, try switching from a creamy moisturiser to a water or gel-like serum. I'm currently using Hydro Urgency moisturiser from Helena Rubinstein, which worked wonders after the first application. Bio-Active Nourishing Serum, from DDF, also gives good results.
If you'd rather stick to a cream, Olay Touch is a great alternative. It gives long-lasting hydration, although it doesn't have an SPF, which is just as important in winter as in summer. Weather Everything, by Clinique, might have a clever name, and an SPF, but I found it greasy. Instead, try the new Ginseng Day Moisturising cream from Jo Malone: rich and luxurious, but light enough for day use. This also doesn't have an SPF, but Jo Malone has cleverly introduced a Daily SPF 15 lotion, which you can use with the day cream or any other moisturiser.
