Calm and glowing skin

Dry skin in winter seems to be unavoidable, especially if you already have a sensitive complexion.

Eczema, rosacea, and psoriasis tend to flare-up in the colder months, when humidity levels and temperatures plummet, which can bring on red, flaky patches all over.

Surviving the season is a lot easier with the right goods in your routine. Codex Beauty’s Bia collection is formulated here in Ireland and is packed with super hydrating plants.

To calm winter-weary skin, try this mini routine:

Turn a ritual that’s normally drying into something beneficial and soothing for your face. Bia Wash Off Cleansing Oil won’t strip skin’s healthy oils and if you softly buff it in with a washcloth, you’ll lift away dead skin cells without irritating the surface.

Put any retinol or acid products on hold, though, since they can be sensitising.

Feed your complexion with nourishing botanicals, so it can repair itself and undo the daily assault from environmental factors.

Bia Facial Oil contains ultra-replenishing sea buckthorn and prickly pear extracts. Press it into the skin, lightly patting it on. You can do two layers if you’re super dry.

Bia Skin’s Superfood is an emollient balm that is formulated to improve barrier function, so your skin can retain moisture better.

If your skin is severely dry, slather on a generous amount and apply it morning and night. You can also apply to your hands, lips, and cuticles for extra protection.

Sleep with a humidifier in your bedroom to up the natural moisture content in the air and take shorter, cooler showers (not easy but really worth it). Try to avoid harsh products when lathering up, Bia Uplifting Soap seals in moisture with shea butter and rose geranium oil.

Products are at codexbeauty.com and brownthomas.com.