Must-do treatments while the sun’s taking a break!
WORDS: EMMA NORTH. PHOTO: GETTY
Get fuzz free with… Laser hair removal
If you’re considering laser hair removal, winter is the time to do it. Professional lasers react to the pigment found in the hair shaft and destroy the follicles for permanently smooth skin. However, sun exposure and fake tan can disrupt this process, so it’s best done now while skin is covered. We rate Sk:n Clinics, with locations all over the UK and prices starting from £51, sknclinics.co.uk, you’ll be fuzz free in just a few sessions. If you’d rather experiment at home, try the Philips Lumea IPL device, £459, philips. co.uk, which can reduce hair by 92% in three treatments. It’s pricey but will have paid for itself in a few sessions!
Feel confident with… Skin tightening
The cost of in-clinic treatments can quickly mount up, with skin-tightening radio frequency sessions costing upwards of £300, so why not do the job yourself in the comfort of your home?
Magnitone’s LiftOff Microcurrent Facial Toning Device, £90, magnitone. co.uk, emits small pulses of electricity that penetrate the skin and muscles underneath, resulting in plumped, rejuvenated and more youthful-looking skin. Easy to use, handheld and rechargeable, you can give skin a pick-me-up during an evening in front of the telly.
Fix problem pigmentation with… Dark spot treatments
Correcting sun damage, age spots and dark patches is best done in winter, when the sun is less strong. We like to apply The Ordinary Granactive Retinoid 5% in Squalane, £12.40, Boots, every evening as this potent but kind-to-skin serum speeds up cell turnover to reveal clearer, brighter skin. Just remember to wear a daily SPF as the skin can become more sensitive with retinol-based products.
Rejuvenate your complexion with… LED light therapy
Less daylight can mean lacklustre skin but you can reinstate your glow by investing in an LED face mask like
