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PROTECT YOUR SKIN
Winter can be hard on your skin. The cold air together with exposure to central heating can sap your skin of moisture...
Use gentle cleansers that don't strip the skin. Unless you have an oily skin avoid soap as it can be drying.
Moisturise regularly. Moisturisers are designed to reduce water loss and prevent dryness. Look for creams that have a high concentration of water-binding agents such as glycerin or hyaluronic acid which help the skin to retain moisture. Antioxidants, in the ingredients, may help to protect your skin against free-radical damage.
Avoid steaming hot baths after a long run. They can be relaxing, but can also rob your skin of natural oils. Use warm water instead of hot and don't lie there for too long.
Slap on body lotion after your bath as it locks in moisture.
Exfoliate. Dry skin, especially on the face, can appear dull. Get rid of dead skin cells using a wash-cloth or a gentle exfoliator. Be careful not to over exfoliate as it can remove some of the skin's protective barrier function.
Hands: Beauty is not just about your face – it's also important to protect your hands. Wear gloves if possible and use a good hand cream.
Lips: They need extra special care at this time of year. Severely dry skin can split and bleed so will be more vulnerable to infection. It's hard to beat good old Vaseline.

PROTECT YOUR HAIR
This also needs protection even if you are wearing a hat...
"Surprisingly, the air in winter is drier than in summer and coupled with central heating, you will notice more static, flyaway hair and split ends," says celebrity hairdresser Charles Worthington.

"Pick a shampoo that's designed to deliver moisture to thirsty hair such as Charles Worthington Salon Shine Results Moisture Seal (£4.49).

"Use leave-in conditioner to help tame your hair," says Michael Charalambous, who tends to the tresses of the rich and famous at his Mayfair salon, Nyumba.

"If your hair is really dry, try almond oil or olive oil on thick hair. Leave over night," says Michael. "Apply to mid-lengths only."

"Always carry a takeaway hairspray and tissue in your handbag, and when you feel the static start, simply spray the hairspray onto the tissue and gently stroke over your hair. This will get it looking frizz free again in seconds," says Charles.

Nyumba: 020 7408 1489
Charles Worthington: 020 7631 1370