The key ingredients to consider when choosing your Winter Skincare regime
As the days begin to shorten, and the weather starts to change, there’s also a need to commit to changing up your skincare routine to suit the cooler weather conditions that come along with Winter.
For more than a decade, clinical aesthetician Ang Domagala – owner of award-winning skin rejuvenation clinic, Lekeyah and award-winning skincare brand, Omorfi (which means beautiful in Greek) – has been treating clients genuinely suffering with severe skin conditions and knows the importance of adapting your skincare regime to the changing seasons.
Passionate about keeping your skin looking amazing all year round, and with Winter here, Ang believes that it’s imperative to ensure your skincare products contain all the correct ingredients your skin needs to combat those colder temperatures.
“Winter can be a tough season for dry skin. We are dealing with cold temperatures and dry air, as well as indoor heating. This can greatly impact dull, lacklustre or even flakey skin.
But with a few simple tweaks to your skincare routine and specific ingredients, you can bring your skin to life this Winter, ensuring it stays omorfi!” Says Ang.
According to Ang, the key things you need to seek out or consider in your skincare for the winter months are lipids/humectants and anti-inflammatories, which are featured in almost every Omorfi product. Ingredients which many people know about or identify with that are easy to find & understand, include the following:
Glycerins, Ceramides, Niacinamide, Retinols, Hyaluronic Acid, Shea Butter, Aloe vera & Vitamin E
We also know you’ve heard these words before…hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, which is 100% correct!
Staying hydrated is crucial for healthy, radiant skin and whilst it’s a little cliched, ensure you’re also drinking plenty of water throughout the day.
According to Ang, “Winter skin care is all about locking in moisture and ensuring the skin barrier is in tact – the healthier and stronger the skin barrier is, the more resilient it is to external factors – heaters/air conditioners/harsh elements. Think of it as your forcefield to the elements.”
“Consider adding products to your skincare routine that are loaded with ingredients that help lock in moisture like hyaluronic acid, glycerine and retinol. Retinol will support the skin’s moisture retention capabilities by reinforcing the skin barrier and improving its ability to hold onto water. When a combination of all ingredients is used, the skin will look plump and hydrated throughout the day.”
It’s also extremely important to remember to exfoliate regularly in the colder months – but no need for every day. Choose an exfoliant that contains ingredients that assist in treating the skin condition that is right for you, the best ingredients to exfoliate your skin include AHAs, BHAs, Enzymes, and gentle physical exfoliants. Regular exfoliation will help remove dead skin cells and promote cell turnover, which can leave your skin looking brighter and more radiant.
But, says Ang, “Be careful not to overdo it, as too much exfoliation can actually damage your skin barrier, so peg it back a little if you notice any irritation to your skin and slowly introduced active ingredients.”
Last but not least, it’s also important to continue to wear SPF in Winter which allows you to further protect your skin from the elements.
“Products which have the SPF protection you need – like a BB Cream – whilst providing a light, dewy finish to blend any imperfections, are perfect for the winter elements,” says Ang.
The Omorfi Active Skincare range is extensive in its selection however, the go-to products Ang recommends to keep your skin in ‘omorfi’ condition during winter are the following:
- Omorfi Multi Vitamin Skin Balm
- Omorfi Hyaluronic Acid 1% Serum
- Omorfi Barrier Repair Rose Hip Oil
- Omorfi Illuminating Facial Oil
- Omorfi Skin Correcting Niacinamide Formula
All Omorfi products are jam-packed with active ingredients designed to improve your skin and your confidence and are 100% transparent with every single ingredient and their related effects. At Omorfi, when they talk about beauty, they’re talking about real beauty – the kind that takes your breath away, and contrary to what the skin care industry will tell you, it’s not about perfection.
Real beauty? That’s when every cell of your body is smiling. You’re radiant, glowing and gorgeous – happy and confident. Developed and made in Australia with natural ingredients and no nasties, Omorfi Active Skincare encourages you to say goodbye to fillers and fluff, and hello to pharmaceutical-grade solutions that do what they say and deliver beauty that’s more than just skin deep…it’s skincare with a purpose!
As they say in Greek… You’re OMORFI.
For more information about Omorfi, visit: www.omorfi.com.au
