Winter travelling beauty advice

Published Jul 7, 2017

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Lorinda Voges enjoys Game spotting in the Winter months 

Tell us about your winter escapes? 

I love to travel, especially in our beautiful diverse country that offers landscapes varying from deserts to forests, mountain chains, coastal reserves and game parks.

I have a love for travelling to game reserves during winter months, I’m not sure why, perhaps because animals tend to be more visible during the day, or perhaps it is the magic of sitting around a fireplace telling stories to loved ones.

During my recent trip to Shamwari Game Reserve, I realised just once again how harsh winter can be on your skin, especially because you spend 2-3 hours per game drive in exposed conditions.

The wind, cold temperatures, heavy clothing as well as UV rays in the open areas intensify the skin’s dryness.

Thankfully, due to working with several beauty brands, I have learned a few valuable tips in taking extra care of my skin during my safari trips in winter.

Your winter beauty kit contains? 

Cleansing: During winter, my skin is prone to be more sensitive and dehydrated. I use a mild facial cleanser like Vichy’s Purete Thermal Cleansing Gel. I always use lukewarm water as hot water dries out my skin even more. Straight after cleansing (day & night) I spray on La Roche-Posay’s Thermal Spring Water. It rehydrates my sensitive skin and is ideal for when I am outdoors.

Moisturise: I always need copious amounts of hydration in the forms of lotion (i.e. hydrating toner), serum, and moisturiser. This winter, I found a combination that just worked wonders on my skin, and helped to alleviate several of the issues that I encounter during this dry time of the year.

This combination of

SkinCeuticals Metacell B3 Renewal, Vichy Aqualia Thermal Rich and La Roche-Posay Toleriane Ultra Fluide tones down redness, hydrates dryness, alleviates sensitivity, and allows the smooth application of makeup.

Sunscreen: I never skip sunscreen no matter whether the sun is out or not. I have learnt through the years that UVA light is just as intense in winter as in summer.

Lip balm: Lip balm is my right-hand man during winter, especially during game drives.

I apply it liberally throughout the day. I love that Aloe Unique’s lip balm contains intensely hydrating Aloe Ferox and has a SPF in it.

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