Heidi’s skincare routine – Winter Edition

As soon as the weather turns, the temperature drops sharply and cold shivers bring on goosebumps, it is not just my body that longs for a cosy, protective winter coat, my skin does too. The need for soft, rich, healing and above all nourishing products is so strong that I immediately haul my winter collection of the loveliest cosmetics into the bathroom.

One of my more positive addictions is the queen of masks: the Honey & Jasmine Mask by The Organic Pharmacy. Twice a week there is a little extra night-time treat. The texture could not be creamier, the scent is glorious, and you can use it as a night cream whenever your skin needs a little extra care and hydration. Evening primrose, shea butter, honey, rosehip and jasmine improve your skin’s elasticity. A lovely gift idea, too: I am sure your friends, family or anyone at all would be delighted with this tube full of happiness.

I am rather spoilt when it comes to testing the best cosmetics, which means I sometimes find it hard to choose. I often tailor my skincare to the seasons, as my skin can respond quite differently to each. In summer, the heat can bring on an unexpected flare of rosacea, while the biting winter cold can really irritate my cheeks. In cold, harsh weather the rich Double Rose Ultra Face Cream by The Organic Pharmacy protects my skin with rose, geranium, aloe vera and squalene.

To ‘repair’, firm and even out my skin, I regularly alternate with Natura Bissé’s flagship, the Diamond Extreme Cream Rich Texture.

A tip for countering loss of firmness and those dreaded hamster cheeks: ‘The Facialift’ by Sarah Chapman. A wonderful and, above all, effective tool for stimulating the connective tissue.

I also have a few products I genuinely cannot do without in winter, and I always keep them with me when I am out and about or at the office. The Lip Moisturizer by Santa Maria Novella is a fixture on my bedside table and in my bag.

Ultra Dry Skin Cream: I always keep this wonder cream at home. I use it to give my cheeks extra protection on a raw, cold walk with my dog, and it also soothes and calms conditions such as psoriasis and eczema, or simply those annoying dry patches on arms and legs.