It’s official: Brat Girl Summer has been replaced by Reptilian Girl Winter. (If my scaly skin is anything to go by, that is). But winter doesn’t have to mean cracked skin that channels the Mojave Desert. Think dry patches staking claim on cheeks, eyelids cracking under the weight of eczema, and flakey scalps coming for all your black sweaters. Not ideal.
Despite slathering on moisturiser like my life depends on it (at great expense, might I add), my skin’s commitment to dryness can be unwavering. Impressive, almost. So, I’ve decided to take matters into my own hands. With the help of an expert, some determined product testing, and a splash of internet sleuthing, I’ve put together the ultimate winter skin (and scalp) care guide—because, while flakiness is something I pursue in a croissant, it’s a less-welcome mainstay in the state of my skin during the cooler months.