Now’s the time to treat your skin to a brand-new beauty regime

Cleansing is one of the most important steps in your skincare regime and, according to experts there is a right way to cleanse and a wrong way too. In an era of long-wear makeup formulas and a rise in urban pollution, double-cleansing should be seen as the new normal, according to Dr Barbara Sturm. Sturm’s cleanser is gentle enough to be used on the most sensitive of skins, while being effective at removing even the most stubborn of makeup. It’s also excellent at removing dead skin cells, sunscreen, sweat, oil and pollution – all of which can clog pores, stop absorption of any products and even trigger issues such as pigmentation. Plus, the added purslane and aloe leaf soothe and calm irritations and kick-start the skin’s repair process.

Adding Vitamin C to your regime should be a non-negotiable. Think of Vitamin C as your skin’s antioxidant under armor; it gives you protection against damaging free radicals – those rogue molecules that age skin on a daily basis – from sun exposure to pollution and stress. Dr Sturm’s The Good C not only helps boost healthy collagen production, but reduces inflammation and irritation and is a powerful antioxidant that increases the effectiveness of sunscreens and your skin’s defence against UV exposure – making it a beauty win-win. Which is why a daily dose of this serum, which contains a highly stable form of Vitamin C, makes a noticeable difference to skin tone.

When it comes to a cream that truly nourishes the complexion, Dr Sturm’s Face Cream is one that stands out. Unsurprisingly, it comes with cult status, too. Infused with the brand’s hero ingredient, purslane – a plant rich in regenerative, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties – which works threefold to prevent cell aging.

Follow with the pillar of all skincare regimes, an SPF. Customizable sun care? That’s the premise behind Dr. Barbara Sturm Sun Drops, which can be used undiluted as a serum or added to your daily moisturizer or favorite base for a super lightweight but protective SPF50. The serum is also enriched with a combination of long- and short- chain hyaluronic acid, which drenches the skin with extra hydration. A few drops of this liquid sunscreen really do go a long way.

After a hand-drying 2020, a new year is the perfect time to invest in a beautifully indulgent rich hand cream to offset constant and astringent hand-washing. Not only does Dr Barbara Sturm’s Super Anti-Aging Hand Cream condition with the added daisy flower, hylauronic acid and aloe vera, but its scent is truly uplifting. For extremely parched hands, use as a hand mask by applying generously and leaving for 20 minutes while wearing gloves to intensify the effect. But whatever your new-year skincare requirements, Dr. Barbara Sturm products are sure to yield maximum results.

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