So what are the alternatives to consider that will improve your skincare, and give you that ‘just returned from a holiday look?

Exercise

The ideal way to achieve that look of skin perfection, is to start an exercise programme or intensify an existing one. Good skin condition can be attributed to a regular exercise routine, as exercise has never really hurt anyone. Along with exercise, it is important to replenish the body with the water that will be lost through evaporation. Water is the single most important mineral that the body needs for the production of healthy skin cells. Regularly drink as much water as possible,and the results on your skin will be evident!

False tan

Above I have mentioned natural ways to improve the quality and appearance of your skin, which should be in place to underpin the next step of the process. Unless you have a holiday planned to coincide with the time of the ‘event’, it is not going to be possible to gain that bronzed effect that you desire without subjecting you skin to sunbed treatment. This may well be a reasonable route to take, but it has to be used with caution because of the harmful UV rays.

Perhaps the best route to take is the use of the Sun laboratories technique, which is one of the best spray tanning systems on the market. The results are very good, with an even coating that lasts for several days. This is best used with a quality moisturiser like Elemis, which has an anti-ageing property and is created from natural products.

The suggestion and help guide for providing nourishment and protection for your skin during extreme temperatures can be found below. It is quite common to neglect your skin during this part of the year, but you can’t complain if the cracks begin to appear.

In order to promote good winter habits, practical things that help to protect the skin can be used. It begins however with skin care preparation. Actions like moisturizing more frequently with products like Elemis Pro Collagen Marine Cream and taking warm showers, rather than piping hot showers. The winter skin care advice below is actually a check list to boost your winter skin care regimen and make it more effective:

• Keep a handy supply of pure Vitamin E, organic Lip Butter or Lip Balm
• Buy products that contain essential oils such as Aromatherapy Associates versus fragrance oils which contain a mix of unknown chemicals that encourage your skin to become dehydrated
• Purchase gel cleansers for cleaning your face and/or body. Foam cleansers are to be avoided because they have a habit of removing the natural oils present in the skin.
• Make sure that you have a good supply of cotton underwear (100%) which include your socks, as this will allow the free circulation of air, whilst woollen sweater will help to maintain the layer of warm air close to the body surface.
• When you buy skin care products, ensure that they don’t contain any alcohol
• Add Flax seed oil to your diet as it encourages internal hydration along with other benefits to your health and well being.
• It is recommended that you buy a humidifier or ask for one for Christmas. The humidifier would replenish the moisture in the air that has been removed by the central heating system.
• Treat yourself to some light tanning treatment at the Sun laboratories to give your skin a healthy glow.