From cold temperatures and central heating to the daily stresses we all experience, the challenges of winter can play havoc on our skin, leaving us all feeling a little low and down in the dumps.

You don’t have to revamp your entire routine due to the changing season but - if you are noticing yourself feeling and looking a little more sensitive - there are a range of smart skincare strategies you can try.

Keep things clean and fresh

Look and feel your best by avoiding aggravating your skin with harsh chemicals, peels and scrubs. Keeping things simple and soothing can save on adding to any inflammation and slowly layering natural products (such as those offered by ESPA – who are also offering 30% off to Blue Light Card members) can help keep your skin hydrated and glowing.

Less is still sometimes more

In July, our members shared their best recommendations for simplifying their skincare routine for summer and many of their suggestions are still useful in autumn.

While it might be tempting to use a thicker cream to smooth your skin, using too much of any product can actually slow down how fast it can be absorbed and can result in products ‘pilling’ or clumping together – particularly if you layer silicone-based products.

A simple solution to avoiding this, however, is to slow down your application process, use less product and invest in water-based skincare products as this means the formula can reach and better protect your skin.

Skip sun damage

While clouds may suggest you take it easy, sun damage can occur regardless of the weather, so a good quality SPF is still essential! Be the best version of ‘you’ you can be.

With 22% off No.7 Beauty when you shop online, you can save on everything from ADVANCED Facial Suncare to Stay Perfect Lip Lacquer.

Recommended products and offers to help you save

Whether you need a new cleanser, exfoliator, toner or moisturiser, we’re here to help you save! Check out Glamour Magazine’s list of super winter skin saving products for inspiration and then save money on the ones you like the look of – only with Blue Light Card!

Cult Beauty – Save 15% on orders over £25 and 20% on orders over £50

LOOKFANTASTIC - Get 22% off selected brands

The Body Shop – Save 20% when you shop online or in-store

Feel Unique – Save 15% when you shop online!