Winter Skin Revival

There’s nothing quite like a change in the seasons to affect your complexion, and winter in particular can take its toll on your skin. The good news is that there is plenty you can do to keep it looking its best, whether you stay at home, hit the ski fields or head off somewhere warm and exotic. Derma e has three terrific products ideal for travellers. But first a little background in case you don’t know the brand. An affordable range of high performing skin care products, it’s also committed to the environment and kind to skin; all its formulas are 100 per cent paraben, gluten, petrolatum, dye and GMO, free, while also being vegan friendly, cruelty free and sustainably sourced. The three new products aimed at creating healthy looking skin include a Microdermabrasion Scrub (rrp $29.95) a Purifying 2-in1 Charcoal Mask (rrp $34.95) and an Overnight Peel (rrp $29.95).

The Microdermabrasion Scrub is a Derma e bestseller, the salon grade formula containing Dead Sea salt and volcanic sand to gently but effectively slough away dead skin cells. The product is lovely to use, with natural citrus extracts giving it a fresh, sorbet-like scent; apply a small amount to wet skin once, or twice a week, and rub gently in circular movements for up to a minute before washing off. The scrub leaves your skin squeaky clean without being overly dry, and regular use will reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and even acne scars. The Purifying 2-in-1 Charcoal Mask is next, but what makes this a hero product, especially for travellers, is that it’s a mask and exfoliator in one. The charcoal in the formula removes impurities from the skin, including pollutants, oil and bacteria, while the apricot seed powder gently exfoliates to improve overall texture.

And finally the Overnight Peel is a product you apply to skin at night before bed, harnessing the power of alpha hydroxy acids to exfoliate your skin as you sleep. But there’s more - this nifty product also contains DMAE, a powerful skincare ingredient which can help to lift skin and make it firmer. All of the products come in simple packaging and small sizes making them ideal to pack into your cosmetic case for a trip. As for which to try, they’re all terrific and do what they promise; the choice is yours.

Derma e is available from Priceline, independent pharmacies and online at www.dermae.com.au.