With winter just around the corner skin preparation is vital if you’re going to survive the brutal weather with your skin in tact. Here’s how to glow this winter on a shoestring budget:
Skin type: Sensitive skin
Symptoms: redness, ruddiness & irritation
Prone to: rosacea & eczema
Use products that reduce the redness and irritation like licorice extract, soy and Feverfew
Cheap & cheerful: Eucerin, & Aveeno
Skin type: Oily clogged pores
Symptoms: enlarged pores
Prone to: breakouts
Use products that contain salicylic acid or retinoid (by prescription only)
Cheap & cheerful: Neutrogena oil free acne wash, Biore unclogging scrub or Terralina gentle facial exfoliator
Skin type: Over exposure to sun
Symptoms: photo damage
Prone to: melasma, dryness & discoloration
Use products that contain: retinol, vitamin C and peptides
Cheap & cheerful: Olay Pro X & Neutrogena deep wrinkle Serum
Skin type: Dry Skin
Symptoms: Irritated, inflamed & itchy skin
Prone to: flaking
Use products that contain: ceramides, lipids & nicotinamide
Cheap & cheerful: Cerave moisturizing cream, Olay Total Effects Cleanser & Dove Sheer Infusion.