We’re digging into our treasure trove of winter skincare to bring you products worth incorporating into your routine in the colder, drier months! From gorgeous sugary scrubs to silky moisturisers and hydrating oils, these goodies will get to work on all the woes that winter skin brings…
First, you’ve got to exfoliate
Exfoliation is a vital step in our skincare routine throughout the year, and winter is no exception. In fact, it becomes even more essential during the colder months.
As winter settles in, the dry and harsh weather tends to strip our skin of its natural moisture, leaving it dull and flaky. By exfoliating regularly, we gently slough off the dead skin cells that accumulate on the surface.
Not only does exfoliation promote cell turnover and improve skin texture, but it also enhances the absorption of moisturisers and nourishing ingredients, allowing them to penetrate deeper into the skin.
We love US cult brand Tree Hut’s Shea Sugar Scrubs. Not only do they smell divine, the key ingredients – real sugar and natural shea butter – get to work on polishing away dry skin. These ingredients nourish and hydrate and leave the skin feeling silky smooth. With a variety of gorgeous scents to choose from, you’re spoiled for choice.
PLUS! Tree Hut is currently offering a 20% discount if you use the code TH319259 with your purchase from Med Health Supplies.
Incorporate those oils…
Winter’s cold air and indoor heating tend to zap the skin’s natural moisture, leaving it dry, dehydrated, and prone to irritation.
Oils act as a protective barrier, sealing in moisture and preventing water loss from the skin. They provide intense hydration, replenishing the skin’s lipid barrier and restoring its suppleness. Additionally, oils possess nourishing properties that help to soothe and heal dry patches, reducing redness and inflammation caused by the cold. So, it’s really useful to incorporate oils into your routine!
WBeauty’s Nourishing Cleansing Oil is a holy grail oil-based product, which gently cleanses the skin, protects, nourishes, and moisturises. With ingredients like moringa and sunflower oil, the cleanser facilitates easy and gentle makeup removal, while ingredients like olive and jojoba oil protect and nourish.
Even when you shave!
Don’t underestimate the power of oils, even when you’re shaving! If sporting hairy legs in winter were a sport, some of us would be Olympic gold medalists.
When it does come time to shave, though, it’s important to use a product that will prevent any nicks and cuts and leave your legs looking smooth and supple. Kiss ashiness goodbye with Tree Hut’s Bare Moisturizing Shave Oils.
A bottle of this gold will help you achieve the closest shave possible and long-lasting smoothness. Along with nourishing ingredients like shea butter and jojoba, argan, and grapeseed oils, your legs will always feel silky smooth, combatting that winter dryness.
PLUS! Tree Hut is currently offering a 20% discount if you use the code TH319259 with your purchase from Med Health Supplies.
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M…m…moisturise!
We don’t have to mention how important moisturising is in the winter, we all know!
By moisturising regularly, you replenish the skin’s hydration levels and create a protective barrier that locks in moisture. This helps to prevent moisture loss, soothe dry and irritated skin, and maintain its elasticity.
Moreover, a well-moisturised skin barrier is better equipped to defend against external aggressors and maintain its overall health and radiance.
When it comes to moisturisers, we’re heart eyes for Weleda Skin Food!
Originally hailing from Australia, Waleda is a fabulous solution for dry and rough skin. The moisturiser itself is a rich, thick creamy blend of plant oils, lanolin, and beeswax with skin-calming extracts of pansy, chamomile, and calendula. If you tend to get rough patches on areas like your heels, elbows, or hands, you’ll absolutely love this stuff!
A go-to brand for beauty gurus, La Roche-Posay’s LIPIKAR Baume AP+M is another great moisturiser, especially for those who suffer from sensitive skin and flare-ups.
This product works immediately, soothing the skin and reducing irritation. If you struggle with dry, eczema, or allergy prone skin, or you’re looking for a really gentle product (this can even be used for babies) try this!
And for the hands…
Nobody loves dry, rough, or cracked hands in the winter. Dry hands are prone to sensitivity and irritation and can exacerbate conditions like eczema. If this sounds like your hands in winter, you must try COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Hand Cream Intense!
This K-Beauty goodie creates an almost film-like layer on the skin, which helps combat the dryness by preventing transepidermal water loss, which is the cause of dry, ashy skin in the colder months.
And there you have it! 6 must-have skincare products to add to the beauty bag this winter, tried and tested!
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