How to Keep Your Skin Glowing in Surrey’s Cold Weather

Winter in Surrey brings its share of chilly air, biting winds, and indoor heating – the combination of which can wreak havoc on your skin. Dryness, dullness, and irritation are common during the colder months, but with the right skincare from Elphicks, you can maintain a radiant, healthy glow.

You can find hero products from all the luxury brands at our store, from Génifique Serum at the Lancôme counter to anti-ageing skincare at the Clinique counter. We are even a L’Occitane stockist, meaning you can pick up a cult-favourite shea butter hand cream while out-and-about in central Farnham!

Not sure which products you need for low temperatures and harsh conditions? Here’s our beauty team’s guide to keeping your skin glowing all winter long.

Why Does Winter Affect Your Skin?

The colder months can be particularly harsh on your skin due to a combination of environmental and lifestyle factors.

Cold winter air has lower humidity levels, which strip away the skin’s natural moisture, often leading to dryness, flakiness, and irritation. According to dermatologists, this occurs because your skin barrier becomes compromised in these conditions, making it less effective at keeping moisture in and irritants out.

The skin experts at our Clinique counter confirm that the constant use of indoor heating systems only makes matters worse – central heating reduces indoor air humidity, which pulls moisture from your skin and leaves it feeling tight, itchy, and uncomfortable.

Meanwhile, reduced sunlight in winter can cause a duller complexion and decrease your body’s vitamin D production. Vitamin D is essential for healthy skin because it helps with cell repair and regeneration, which supports a healthier, brighter skin tone. Without enough of it, skin can lose its natural glow.

Strong winds and frequent hand-washing during cold and flu season also strip away the skin’s natural oils, causing dryness and irritation.

Tips for Healthy Skin This Winter

To combat these challenges and protect your skin from the elements during winter, it’s important to adapt your skincare routine and habits.

Choose Moisturising Creams: Experts recommend using richer, more hydrating face, hand, and body creams with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin to lock in moisture. Visit your nearest Clarins, Clinque, or Lancôme counter to get a professional opinion on the best products for your needs and skin type.
Exfoliate Regularly: Gentle exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells, allowing products to penetrate better and work more effectively.
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from within, and maximise external hydration with skincare products such as protective serums, hydrating masks, and nourishing hand creams.
Don’t Skip SPF: UV rays can still cause damage during winter, so wearing sunscreen daily remains essential. You can find many products from Clarins in Farnham (including their excellent sun care range) in-store at Elphicks.
Use a Humidifier: Counteract the dryness that indoor heating systems can cause by using a humidifier to add moisture back into your home.

Winter Skincare Essentials

1. Hydrate with Clarins Moisturisers

Dry skin needs intensive hydration, and Clarins in Farnham offers a range of moisturisers to suit every skin type.

Top Picks: Clarins’ Hydra-Essentiel range is perfect for locking in moisture during cold weather, and the brand’s Multi-Active Day Cream is ranked as one of the best day creams for round the clock hydration.
Why They Work: The Hydra-Essentiel range boosts your skin’s ability to retain water, thanks to a revolutionary formula that incorporates organic Leaf of Life extract, while the Multi-Active Day Cream contains organic Teasel extract, which is an antioxidant that energises skin.
Where to Find Them: Visit the Elphicks beauty department to pick up skincare essentials from Clarins in Farnham. Our helpful staff can also offer personalised advice and product recommendations.

2. Cleanse Gently with Clinique

Winter skin requires a cleanser that removes impurities without stripping away natural oils. The Clinique counter at Elphicks has an array of dermatologist-recommended solutions to choose from.

Top Picks: Clinique’s All About Clean range is gentle yet thorough, ideal for daily use to remove dirt, dead skin cells, and other pollutants. The Liquid Facial Soap cleanser is particularly effective, and is available in three skin-typed formulas (extra mild, mild and oily skin formula). Alternatively, the range’s All-in-One Cleansing Micellar Milk + Makeup Remover is popular with celebrities like Emilia Clarke.
Why They Work: With nutrient-rich ingredients and quick rinsing formulas, All About Clean products offer comprehensive cleansing without causing dryness, making them ideal for winter.
Where to Find Them: Stop by Elphicks’ Clinique counter in Farnham to explore tailored cleansing options for your skin needs.
Added Bonus: All packaging for this range is sustainable, made from plant-derived plastic or post-consumer recycled material. This makes it an eco-friendly choice as well as a winter saviour!

3. Rejuvenate with Lancôme Serums

Combat dullness and uneven skin texture with the high-performance serums available at a Lancôme counter near you.

Top Pick: Lancôme’s Advanced Génifique Youth Activating Serum, which is rumoured to be a favourite of Princess Kate Middleton, boosts radiance and smooths fine lines.
Why It Works: Infused with 10% Bifidus Prebiotic and hyaluronic acid, it supports your skin’s barrier against winter damage.
Where to Find It: Visit the Lancôme counter at Elphicks in Farnham to pick up this serum or receive expert skincare advice.

4. Nourish with L’Occitane Shea Butter Range

For skincare that offers deep nourishment, turn to a L’Occitane stockist in Farnham.

Top Picks: From the award-winning Shea Butter Hand Cream (one of which is sold every 3 seconds) to the Ultra Rich Comforting Face Cream, products from L’Occitane’s Shea Butter range provide intense hydration for dry and sensitive skin.
Why They Work: Enriched with between 20% and 25% organic shea butter, which is naturally rich in vitamins A, E and F, these luxurious creams soothe irritation and restore your skin’s natural glow.
Where to Find Them: There may not be a dedicated L’Occitane boutique in Farnham, but never fear – Elphicks is a L’Occitane stockist, which means we have their fantastic products available in-store.
Added Bonus: Since 2009, L’Occitane’s shea butter supply chain has been 100% Fair Trade, and most Shea Butter products are vegan-friendly with a high percentage of natural ingredients, making them an ethical and sustainable choice.

Why Shop in Farnham?

Though the internet can be a useful tool, skincare enthusiasts know that shopping for beauty products in-store offers a more personalised and hands-on experience. Not only can you test products directly on your skin, but you can also receive helpful recommendations and advice from trained beauty advisors – plus you don’t have to wait for your purchases to be delivered!

When shopping for your winter skincare at Elphicks Department Store in Farnham, you can also find everything you need in one place. This means that your favourite L’Occitane stockist also offers the opportunity to find the best products from Clarins in Farnham, discuss custom cleansing routines at the Clinique counter, or explore new stock at the Lancôme counter.

Perfect Your Winter Skincare Routine with Skincare from Elphicks

With the right skincare products and a tailored winter routine, you can protect your skin from Surrey’s cold weather and maintain a radiant glow all season long.

Whether you need a L’Occitane stockist, hope to buy skincare from Clarins in Farnham, require advice from experts at the Lancôme counter or want to discover new favourites at the Clinique counter, Elphicks can help.

Visit our Farnham department store today to give your skin the care it deserves with our full range of top beauty and skincare products.