Skin of multiple ethnicities and black skin: effective face routines in winter

It's important to distinguish between removing make-up and cleansing. This is an important step, as it must be done gently to avoid damaging the skin.

It is recommended that if you have black skin or skin from multiple ethnicities, you should cleanse twice in the evening (make-up removal + cleansing) to ensure clean skin and good skincare penetration.

It will thoroughly cleanse the pores and remove any remaining impurities. It should be done morning and evening. For dry skin, it is preferable to use a cleansing cream to gently cleanse while protecting the epidermis.

After each cleansing, we strongly recommend using a hydrosole with a cotton pad to remove any limescale residue that could further dry out the skin. We recommend the following hydrosols for this purpose:

During the winter, mixed-ethnicity and black skin tends to be much duller. To combat this problem, it's important to exfoliate your skin in order to remove all the dead cells on the skin's surface, restore radiance to your complexion and give you a more even complexion. Once the skin is exfoliated and free of impurities, all the active ingredients in the mask penetrate deeper into the epidermis. Ideally, you should apply masks every week and exfoliate every 2 weeks.

In addition to these ingredients, you can also use the 10% Glycolic Acid AHA Concentrated Facial Serum , which has a peeling effect that eliminates dead skin cells and stimulates skin renewal, leaving skin radiant and even-toned. We recommend applying it once or twice a week, only in the evening , and using sun protection , avoiding exposure to the sun for up to a week after the last application.

Moisturising is the most important part of any winter routine, because dry skin is often associated with discomfort, particularly tightness. With the cold temperatures, mixed-ethnicity and black skin tends to peel much more easily, sometimes with a "grey" appearance. Moisturising should be done morning and night. The ideal combination is a serum followed by a moisturising cream, for supple, plump skin.

To find out more about how to use these serums and how to combine them, read this article: Face serums, how to use them and how to combine them.

Once you have applied your serum, you can apply your moisturising cream. We recommend, for example, the Age-Defying Face and Body Cream, which leaves your skin moisturised, smoother, more elastic and radiant, perfect for the winter season.

To seal in the moisture in your routine, especially in the evening, apply a few drops of oil to your face to nourish your skin, protect it from external aggressors and maximise the hydration it receives.

To find out more about facial oils, take a look at this article: everything you need to know about facial oils.