Can you believe it’s already the end of October? We definitely feel like this summer has flown by and it’s not long now until it’s officially winter. You might have taken all of your summer clothing out of your wardrobe and have made space for your warm knitted sweaters. With a change of seasons, we tend to switch a lot of things up: our wardrobe, interior, dinner recipes and also our skincare routine. Are you unaware of what your skin needs during the autumn and winter of 2021? Then let’s have a look at what your skin actually needs to be glowing, thriving and nourished. Read more about the best evening self care routine for glowing skin, according to Pure Obagi’s skincare experts.
What skincare is important in autumn and winter?
During the summer months, we focus our attention on protecting our skin from sun damage and brightening it up. By the time the summer comes to an end, we switch up our skincare products and never think about protecting our skin again. After all, how much sun do we actually see during the autumn and winter months? Let us tell you this shocking fact: the sun doesn’t actually need to be visible to damage your skin. Even when it’s 5 degrees outside and it’s fully clouded, the UV rays can still cause damage to your skin. That’s why it’s important to wear a moisturiser with SPF every single day, even during the winter months.
You might notice that your skin starts to get more dry or flaky when the temperatures rapidly drop. In the winter, your skin needs all the hydration it can get and it’s crucial to keep your skin nourished all day long. A good moisturiser is a must-have in your evening skincare routine in the winter. Another product we recommend adding is a serum that contains Vitamin C, to help brighten your skin and make it glow. This is a killer combination that will give you glowing skin within weeks!
Evening self care routine
You might be wondering what products you should be including in your evening self care routine. Depending on how much time you have, taking a bath would be a great way to relax and get ready for your evening self care routine. Before your bath or shower, don’t forget to thoroughly cleanse the face and get rid of any built-up dirt on your skin. Use a cleanser with Vitamin C if you’re looking for that extra boost, such as the Obagi-C® Fx C-Cleansing Gel. The Vitamin C in this cleansing gel helps to give your skin a youthful complexion as well as giving it a healthy glow. If you’re one of the lucky ones that has a bath, you may want to apply a face mask while enjoying this relaxing winter ritual. After your bath, it’s important to deeply hydrate the skin by applying a rich moisturiser that will last you all night. One of the best moisturisers to include in your evening self care routine is the Obagi Hydrate Luxe®, which contains Shea Butter, Mango Butter, and Avocado Oil to provide deep hydration.
Pure Obagi Ultimate Luxury Kit
If you prefer using an entire kit rather than separate products for your skincare routine, we highly recommend the Pure Obagi Ultimate Luxury Kit. This luxurious skincare kit contains five highly effective products that will help you to get the glowing skin of your dreams this autumn. The best thing about this kit is that you can use it both in the morning and evening, perhaps with some alterations. In the morning, we recommend using the Obagi-C® C-Cleansing Gel to cleanse your skin and follow up with the Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops® Facial Serum to hydrate the skin. Next, apply the Obagi ELASTIderm® Facial Serum, which supports the skin’s elasticity to reduce signs of ageing, and finish off with the Sun Shield Matte™ Broad Spectrum SPF 50, which will help to keep your skin protected from harmful UV rays.
For your evening self care routine, follow the same steps but after your cleanser, you can choose to apply a face mask once a week. Use the Obagi Professional-C® Microdermabrasion Polish + Mask, with 30% L-ascorbic acid and ultra-fine crystals, to exfoliate and infuse the skin with Vitamin C. Next, hydrate your skin thoroughly with the Obagi Daily Hydro-Drops® Facial Serum or even add the Obagi Hydrate Luxe® for extra hydration. In the evenings, you can skip the sunscreen as we don’t expect you’ll be harmed by any UV rays from your bed.
