Ice Queen

Queen Ice

As the chill sets in, it’s time to step up your beauty regime with these cool skincare products.

SUNSCREEN

This innovative feather-light formula, boasts protection powers way beyond sunscreen with a 360˚ protection from UVA, UVB, thermal and infrared radiation.

Sarah Chapman Skin Insurance, £54.

EXFOLIATOR

Powerful, yet gentle, this formula supports the skin's moisture barrier and leaves the complexion looking firmer and feeling soft and hydrated. Elemis

Pro-Collagen Anti-Ageing Tri-Acid Peel, £70.

MOISTURISER

Dehydrated, dull skin? Quench with Clarins

Hydra-Essentiel Silky Cream, Normal/Dry

Skin, £37. Moisturises and boosts radiance with Beautyberry extract.

SERUM Lancôme Advanced Génifique Sensitive Dual Concentrate, £60.

A freshly activated dual concentrate that will make your skin feel soothed and reinforced against environmental aggressors.

NIGHT CREAM

An overnight treatment which replenishes the complexion giving smoother looking skin, with visible bounce-back.

Elemis Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix Moisturiser, £148. FACEWASH

A sulphate-free formula that removes all makeup and impurities without stripping skin of moisture. Omorovicza

Cleansing Foam, £14.

LIP BALM La Mer The Lip Balm, £52.

This velveteen balm with a hint of mint calms, restores and conditions, transforming lips with the most tender touch.

TONER

Refresh, soothe and brighten the appearance of skin with this heavenly floralscented, nondrying toner.

Liz Earle Instant Boost™ Skin Tonic, £16.

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EMBRACE THE COLD

Feeling tired, unmotivated and ready to hibernate? Try out our tips and tricks to boost your health and wellbeing this winter.

Wake up gently. Invest in a Lumie Bodyclock, an alarm clock that wakes you with a gradually brightening sunrise. Waking like this helps to regulate your sleep/ wake cycle and has even been shown to boost mood, energy and productivity levels for the rest of the day.

2Increase your vitamin D. The best exposure is 11:00-15.00 so get out for a 15 minute walk, even if the sun isn’t shining. Still not getting enough? Try eating more foods high in vitamin D, take a daily supplement and sit by a window when you’re indoors.

3Pretend it's summer. Surround yourself with bright, bold colours.

Treat yourself to a bunch of flowers, new cushions for the sofa, or an on-trend colour pop coat. You'll be surprised how much better you feel by physically brightening up those dull days.

Crack a smile. Research tells us that our mood is elevated and stress levels reduced if we plaster a big smile on our face, even if just for a short period of time. Thankfully the smile doesn't even have to be based on real emotion, so faking it works too. 5 Don’t forget to exercise. It can be tempting to hibernate during the colder months, but push yourself to exercise and you'll really notice a difference.

Whether it’s walking the dog, running, cycling or using an outdoor gym, you’ll boost both your physical and mental health.

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Eat healthily. What we eat can have a real effect on our state of mind. Avoid sugar and refined carbohydrates, which send you on a rollercoaster of sugar peaks and crashes. Large meals can reap havoc too, so eat little and often to help reduce the cravings.

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Stay hydrated. Although a glass of cold water may not be the first drink you’re drawn to in the winter, aim to have at least 8 glasses a day. Dehydration inhibits the immune system’s function, making it harder for your body to fight off colds and the flu.

8Free your mind. The greater the demands imposed on us, the greater the need to switch off. Practicing mindfulness, meditation or yoga, can create a sense of peace and reduce stress. The beauty of these relaxation techniques is that they can be done anytime, anywhere and for free.

9Sleep well. A good night’s sleep is important for revitalising and restoring the mind and body.

Getting 8 hours good quality sleep each night will help keep your immune system resilient.

10 Beat the blues. Finally while it's normal to slow down over winter, there are conditions such as Seasonal Affective Disorder that cause fatigue and low mood. Treatments are available so do speak to your GP if you’re concerned you may be affected.