Margaret Mitchell On Her Ultimate Skincare Routine

Ask any expert and they’ll tell you that a solid skincare routine is fundamental to having great skin. I have been following the same routine twice a day since I was a teenager for two reasons. Firstly, I’ve had very bad acne since the age of 13. Secondly, my mother passed on some words of wisdom that her mother had shared with her, and they’ve stuck with me: “To keep your skin fresh for life, wash and moisturise morning and night; drink water; don’t smoke”. I’d add, “Wear SPF”, but otherwise, words to live by! I used to use oil-free and purifying formulas, with a strong focus on what I was taking off my skin (read: lots of exfoliating). However, as I’ve gotten older (and especially one year on from having a baby…), my skin has definitely evolved.

These days, I need heavy-duty ingredients to plump, nourish and balance. While the steps and products have changed, the consistency has remained. Here is my evening skincare routine laid bare…