If your skin is feeling particularly parched then Dr Nina recommends adding some hard-hitting hydrators to your routine in the form of a face mask. The SkinBetter Science Trio Rebalancing Moisturiser gets her seal-of-approval to combat dryness due to heating inside and change in temperature this season.

Sunscreen should always be the last step!

Dryness is a common skin complaint in the winter months due to colder weather and central heating, so layering hydrating products in the correct order can help you lock in more moisture and hydration to your skin.ĭr Nina recommends 'cleansing and then using treatment serum(s), moisturiser and then sunscreen'. 'Just as we opt for more layers in the winter, the same applies to your skincare', says Dr Nina. If you're looking at reversing summer's damage (hello pigmentation), then retinol is a super skin ingredient, helping to promote cell turnover to plump, smooth and brighten the skin.

Booking in with a skincare specialist like Dr Nina, who can monitor response and adjust product accordingly, is a great way to start if you're new to using retinol. She cautions her patients to 'start slow with a lower concentration to avoid irritation'. While many of us might be missing the sun and balmier temperatures now is actually the perfect time to add retinol to your routine.ĭr Nina explains that 'using retinol (a derivative of vitamin A) can make skin more photosensitive', so winter is a great time to start experimenting.

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