Ok so I know we’re British and we typically complain about the weather but WOW its cold! And I live in Wales, we’re used to the cold. As much as we don’t like feeling the cold, our skin can also freak out at the bitterness, leaving many people with complaints ranging from tightness all the way to severely cracked, inflamed skin. If like me your instant thought in this weather is to crank up the heating and take ridiculously hot baths and showers then please do think again because this is going to cause havoc on your skin.
At this time of year we find ourselves looking to spring for inspiration, in an attempt to get ourselves motivated again, awakening our minds from the winter slumber. The prospect of some sunshine, and the lift in mood it brings, just can’t come soon enough here at Bravura HQ. Like many others, we have found ourselves under the perilous predominance of SAD over the past winter months. But what is SAD? According to http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a form of depression that the NHS estimates to affect approximately one in fifteen people in the UK. “It can be particularly severe during December, January and February. For some people, SAD is so disabling that they cannot function in winter without continuous treatment. Others may experience a milder version called sub-syndromal SAD or 'winter blues'.”
The majority of people don't actually cleanse their skin thoroughly, that may be you, maybe not and if it is, it's really not your fault and you're not alone! Cleansing is one of the most important things you can do for your skin (as well as wearing SPF daily) but no one ever really focuses on this basic skincare ritual. Working in the beauty industry I know how undervalued cleansing is, so here is my guide to cleansing your face.