This article is a translation of the original French article “Rituel minimaliste d’hiver” and is intended for the French market. Treatments, availability and prices may differ at our London clinic.
At Innerskin, winter is the ideal season to get back to basics: cleansing intelligently, protecting the skin barrier and supporting the skin's natural regeneration mechanisms.
Why adopt a minimalist ritual in winter?
In winter, the skin:
- produces less sebum
- becomes dehydrated more quickly
- becomes more sensitive and reactive
- renews its cells more slowly
Too many products can then weaken the skin barrier. The minimalist approach helps to:
- limit aggressions
- maximise the effectiveness of actives
- respect the skin's natural balance
Fewer layers, but highly concentrated, complementary formulas.
Step 1: Cleanse without aggressing, the essential double cleanse
Even in winter (and even without make-up), cleansing remains fundamental to remove:
- pollution
- excess sebum
- SPF and skincare residue
The first step of the double cleanse is carried out with the comforting, sensorial texture of the Gentle Cleansing Balm.
Why it is ideal in winter:
- effectively dissolves make-up and oil-based impurities
- respects the hydrolipidic film
- nourishes and soothes the skin from the cleansing stage
The avocado oil and aloe vera in the formula help avoid that "tight" feeling after cleansing.
As a second step, the Glycolic Acid Cleansing Gel gently refines skin texture.
While glycolic acid stimulates cell renewal, pomegranate enzymes provide gentle exfoliation, removing dead cells to reveal brighter, smoother skin.
In winter, gentle, regular exfoliation keeps the skin luminous without aggressing it.
Step 2: Revive eyes tired by winter
The eye contour is the thinnest and most fragile area of the face and often the first to betray winter fatigue.
In the formula of the Brightening Caffeine Eye Cream, caffeine stimulates microcirculation and reduces puffiness and dark circles. The result: fresher, more rested-looking eyes, even in freezing weather.
Step 3: Boost the skin's radiance and defences
Winter does not spare the skin from oxidative stress (pollution, lack of light, fatigue). Vitamin C then becomes an indispensable ally.
Why the Antiox-Glow C15 Serum is a must-have:
- 15% vitamin C for powerful antioxidant action
- stimulates collagen production
- revives the radiance of the complexion
- protects the skin from external aggressors
A key serum for keeping skin luminous and toned all winter long.
Step 4: Repair, protect and strengthen the skin
The last step, and by no means the least: the cream that seals in hydration and supports skin regeneration.
At the heart of the formula of the Mesotides® Age Recovery Cream:
- Mesotides®, biomimetic actives inspired by mesotherapy techniques
- support for cell renewal
- improved firmness and elasticity
- strengthening of the skin barrier
In winter, this cream acts as a genuine repairing shield against the cold and dehydration.
