The four tricks for preventing dreaded ‘winter skin’ 

As winter gets underway in Australia, it’s essential to start to change your skincare routine in order to lock-in moisture and avoid dryness.

The skin experts behind Australian skincare brand Lux Aestiva have shared the top four tricks to help prevent this during the cooler months and ensure you head into summer with a glowing complexion. 

They suggest changing your cleansing routine, start using a jade roller to stimulate circulation as well as use hydrating face oils, specifically prickly pear oils.

Experts suggest the Lux Aestiva’s Constellations Cleansing Oil (pictured)

Change the way you cleanse your skin

When cleansing your face, it’s important to choose a gentle, effective cleanser to nourish your skin as cool temperatures mixed with hot showers and soap-based products can dehydrate the skin.

Instead of using face wipes, opt to use a cleansing oil to thoroughly wash the skin while removing impurities.

Experts suggest the Constellations Cleansing Oil as the product uses fatty-acid rich ingredients to leave the skin soft, dewy and glowing.

Recently a Sydney makeup artist also highly recommended avoiding using makeup wipes to remove makeup as this can damage the skin over time.    

Use prickly pear oils to brighten the skin

‘Prickly pear oils contain essential fatty acids which help calm inflammation and redness, but also replenishes lost lipids within the skin, deeply moisturising and restoring skin’s elasticity,’ experts said.

This type of oil helps stimulate cell-renewal and brighten skin, which makes it an absolute essential for dehydrating skin during winter.

Skincare expert and founder of the brand Munskin, Munemi Imai, also said prickly pear oils can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, prevent premature wrinkles, brighten dark under-eye circles, calm redness and relieve sunburns.

‘Prickly Pear oil contains essential fatty acids which help calm inflammation and redness, but also replenishes lost lipids within the skin, deeply moisturising and restoring skin’s elasticity,’ experts said

Use other rejuvenating and hydrating face oils regularly 

While moisturisers are designed to sit on the skin’s surface, face oils penetrate deeper into the skin to provide long-lasting hydration – and so it’s important to use face oils more frequently during winter.

‘Try and find a product with a blend of robust and powerhouse oils, that all work in tandem to provide upmost radiance and nutrients to the skin,’ experts said.

The Lux Aestiva Wildflower Oil for Face is a great option as the product is a nutrient dense, lightweight blend of oils which promote healing and nourish the deepest layers of your skin – although it’s priced at $99. 

It’s full of rich anti-inflammatory botanicals and wildflower oil to increase blood circulation and promote cellular renewal.

While moisturisers are designed to sit on the skin’s surface, face oils penetrate deeper into the skin to provide long-lasting hydration – and so it’s important to use face oils more frequently during winter

Over the past year jade rollers (pictured) have increased in popularity for their ability to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage and reduce tension in the facial muscles

Start using a jade roller

Over the past year jade rollers have increased in popularity for their ability to stimulate circulation and lymphatic drainage and reduce tension in the facial muscles.

Before using, experts recommend keeping the jade roller in the refrigerator and apply on freshly cleaned skin. 

Apply with gentle pressure while rolling jade over the face to assist in sweeping away toxins and balancing excess fluid.