How to look after your skin

Antioxidants are your best friend ­here ­– these clever substances neutralise free radicals, which helps protect the skin and accelerate healing. They say prevention is better than cure, but when fighting the effects of pollution, combining the two is the most efficient solution. Enter: Dr Barbara Sturm’s Anti-Pollution Drops. Sturm puts its effectiveness down to “marine microorganisms that strengthen the skin’s defence against pollution” while “cocoa seed extract builds a shield, like a film on the skin, so that blue light can’t penetrate through”. To apply? Dispense a full pipette to the palm of your hand and massage into the face and neck.

It’s worth introducing an exfoliant to ensure you’re ridding your pores of as much dirt as possible. Dermalogica’s Daily Superfoliant is one of the best in the business. Sally Penfold, Education Manager at Dermalogica, explains: “The advanced powder formula activates upon contact with water, releasing powerful enzymes, skin-smoothing alpha hydroxy acids and anti-pollution technology. Activated Binchotan Charcoal purifies the skin, helping to absorb toxins from deep within the pores.” Use daily, morning or night and you’ll reap the rewards.

How to look after your hair

A mask is a great way to promote a healthy scalp and truly clean your hair – Christophe Robin’s Cleansing Mask with lemon will cleanse your scalp and keep it healthy, while giving your hair a boost in just 20 minutes. Alternatively, using Bumble & Bumble’s Sunday Shampoo just once a week (the clue is in the name) should do the trick. It contains panax ginseng root extract, which gently strips the hair and scalp of product residue, built-up pollutants and excess oil, leaving your hair feeling fresh and healthy.