New season, new skincare: I try Kiehl's

Last week I was lucky enough to visit my fabulous beauty therapist, Lissy Hunter, and over a pedicure we talked about my skin, and the changes that a new season brings. I’ve noticed that my skin has been drier than usual – often the result of stress, which I’ve had a bit of lately– much like the weather. She recommended that I challenge it a little to kick things back into action, and the best way to do this is by cracking into a new beauty routine. So, I thought immediately of the jar of Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream which has been sitting pretty on my desk for a few weeks’ now. Originally product tested in Greenland (!), it has Antarcticine as its primary ingredient. Sourced from Antarctica, this is a glycoprotein that has demonstrated a multitude of unique benefits when used in skincare formulas. With superb protection against dryness, Antarcticine helps hydrate skin and provides it with a noticeably smoother appearance while shielding skin from the damaging effects of free radicals. It further helps to protect skin from extremely cold temperatures, facilitating skin’s retention of natural water reserves. The organic substance thrives in the most extreme environmental conditions as a result of the cryoprotective (protection against freezing) properties of the molecule. In layman’s terms, it’s great for protecting your skin from the harshness that could be happening when you leave the house. I’ve boosted it by applying a layer of their High-Potency Skin-Firming Concentrate underneath to combat the early signs of ageing, and so far I like what I see. My skin feels hydrated but not oily, and it’s a super simple regime to apply when you’re a busy person like me and don’t have quite as much time for pampering as you used to. Good stuff.