Four weeks to go

By Beauty Editor Katie Corcoran

OK, so it\'s mid November which means you have six weeks "til Christmas, seven weeks \'til New Year and only a few weeks until your big Christmas night out. Need some help getting ready for that all-important evening looking fabulous in that LBD? Then read on to discover what to do in the run up to the party season...

With four weeks or more to get your skin and body in great party shape, these are our essentials. From getting a good winter cleansing routine to toning up your tummy, try adding these to your existing regime for a winter skin boost...

Get your cleansing regime in tip-top condition!

OK, so you have a good month before your big Christmas night out or even New Year, so where do you start? Well, if you are not following a good skin-cleansing regime then now is the time to start. Not only will you be clearing your skin of the day\'s dirt, grime and make-up, you will also be adding vital nutrients and moisturise to the skin. Even the busiest of celebrities will tell us - it\'s a cardinal sin to go to bed in your make-up. So if you want more of a warming winter treat on colder days then look no further than the award winning Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser. It\'s a natural cleanser packed with botanical ingredients that will remove any traces of party make-up, contains uplifting essential oils that will revive your mind and the creamy texture will leave your skin moisturised and soft. Plus you wash this cleanser off with the muslin cloth provided - so dip it in warm water and really feel like your are washing away any traces of a big night out while warming your senses.

Enjoy a facial to boost the skin

Go on, treat yourself to some pre Christmas pampering. Instead of a relaxing body treatment give your skin an extra lift with this Dr Hauschka Facial Firming Treatment. This treatment has been designed to re-awaken dull tired skin through specific massage movements that helps to slow the ageing process as well as tighten skin leaving you positively glowing. So if you want a facial from someone in the know to get your skin on the road to winter recover then this is for you...

Bring your skin back to life...

Dr Hauschka Facial Firming Treatment, £90 for two hours 01386 792 642

Treat your feet!

Sometimes even stubborn hard skin on your feet needs some gentle work and let\'s face it, it won\'t disappear overnight! It\'s crucial to look after your feet every week with a pumice stone, exfoliator and a good moisturising cream. If like most of us this is something you don\'t always have time for but you want pretty tootsies before your night out (minus the spa fee) then invest in a foot spa. Not only is it a great way to enjoy a quiet night in but it\'s the first step to soothing tired feet and improving the skin condition. Place your weary feet in this foot spa from Scholl and relax as your mind unwinds and your feet get pampered. Make time to exfoliate your feet before placing them in the spa and then thoroughly moisturising them after when they come out. Trust me your feet will be grateful and it will make you enjoy what is often seen as a laborious task!

Scholl foot spa, £29.99, boots.com

Get those toxins moving!

Sick of that orange peel effect and wobbly thighs? Well, we all are and unfortunately although there is no miracle cure we can start adding some daily changes into our shower routine to improve skin tone without it being all hard work. This Japanese style body brush from Origins will get you on the right road to healthy skin helping toxins on their merry way! Lieve Declercq Origins Executive Manager of Biological Research says, "Brush on dry skin in the direction of the heart to detox and stimulate the skin," thus stimulating your lymphatic drainage system and helping to remove some of that build up of fatty acids. After jump into the shower, exfoliate and then moisturise for wonderful winter skin!

Origins dry body brush, £10, origins.co.uk

Serious serums

Start giving your skin an extra boost this winter with a serum. Designed to be worn under your moisturiser and night cream, serums are perfect for deep ingredient penetration into the dermis. If you feel that your skin is looking dull, tired and showing signs of ageing then this Elemis skincare treat is for you. The whole Tri-Enzyme range is designed to renew your skin, give it new life, smooth fine lines, wrinkles and help with uneven skin tone. This serum will work as an extra daily boost for skin that\'s a little tired in this cold winter weather - plus the sweet cherry smell with leave your senses truly happy. Start using it a few weeks before your big event to see your complexion turn around and we are sure you will continue to use it long after...

Elemis Tri-Enzyme Resurfacing Serum, £90

Reveal brighter smoother skin

Want to keep up some spa magic at home? Then enjoy the skin nourishing effects of this natural face mask from Neal\'s Yard. This mask is perfect in the run up to Christmas and is the perfect way to keep skin hydrated. White Tea extract helps smooth the skin, reduce lines while pumpkin seed adds missing moisture - it\'s a skin saviour. Use once a week leading up to the big day so that when it comes to some festive cheer you are shining!

White Tea Facial Mask £20, Neals Yard nationwide

Home tummy tuck

Most of us want to get a flatter tummy for the festive season, especially if nothing else but to get into that new New Year\'s dress! Luckily for us, Rodial are here to help with their highly acclaimed Tummy Tuck. This effective cream has great results firming and tightening the stomach area with fig extract and neropeptides, helping to break down fatty deposits and boost cell metabolism. So if you want to invest in one product this winter that will help you slip into that slinky number, then this is for you...

Tummy Tuck by Rodial £100, rodial.co.uk