The foolproof guide to tackling dry and flaky skin

Flaky skin is a grooming ordeal of nightmarish proportions. Between the irritable dryness, sensitivity and free falling flakes homing in on every black t-shirt you own, it can do serious damage to your confidence. Whilst winter is the chief culprit for drying out skin like an overcooked chicken, some of us are unfortunate enough to have to deal with the issue perpetually, regardless of seasonal dictate.

To find out how to tackle this frustratingly stubborn issue once and for all, I spoke to the gurus at Gentleman’s Journal cosigned spa, Face Place, who have tended to the skin of famous faces for the last 40 years, on what they recommend.