I am unbelievably lucky, as a Dr Hauschka esthetician I get to play everyday with a multitude of amazing products for my face, body and hair. With every new season I change things up and discover new favorites. Here is what I am currently using to create comfortable glowing skin during the winter months:
Morning: I start my day by apply a light application of Dr Hauschka body oil to my entire body. This is not a routine for someone in a rush...I like a slow morning and try my best to schedule my day so that I have a nice amount of time to spend with my self in the morning. Hauschka makes several amazing body oils and I choose which one to use based on mood and constitution. Almond St John's Wort is great for this time of year as it captures the sun which is sorely missed in the Northern Hemisphere. I massage this into my skin and allow it to absorb for at least 10 minutes. Then I start my morning shower. I never use soap on my body, if I did so in the winter I would be insanely dry and itchy. I use a Hauschka body wash...usually Lemon Lemongrass to enliven me in the morning. While I am in the shower I use the Dr H Cleansing Cream, always pressing it into my skin, never scrubbing. When I am done in the shower, I lightly pat myself dry, and while my skin is still damp I apply more body oil, as it absorbs into the skin perfectly when you leave you skin slightly damp. This prevents any dryness that is common in winter time. I spritz on my Dr H Toner and while my skin is still damp, a drop of Dr H Regenerating Serum, followed by the Regenerating Eye Cream. Then I top all that off with a moisturiser, currently favoring the Regenerating Day Moisturiser. I am also dabbing on a few drops of the Normalising Day Oil as it feels so protective for my face.
Less makeup is feeling right for me these day, and I love the sparkle and glow the Limited Edition Eye Shadow Plate gives. The colours in this collection are amazing and truly look spectacular on every woman I have applied it to. And you have to love the beautiful gold compact it comes in...having something that is beautifully designed really does have an effect.
Night time is easy, remove makeup with Cleansing Milk, followed by my Cleansing Cream. My skin feels velvety soft as these cleansers don't contain soap and there for won't strip you skin. If you suffer from dry skin...these will change everything. No night creams are used in the Dr Hauschka line... water based products are appropriate for night and right now I am doing a 28 day course of the Intensive Conditioner 04. This contains gold, amber, blue tourmaline and Sandalwood....yes, you read correctly, precious metals and gem stones. A few sprays to the face and I am set for bed. Oh...and to help settle down...Moor Lavender oil applied to the feet...socks over top optional. What's your winter skin care regime?
