As the temperature drops in winter, it becomes more important than ever to take care of our skin.
Freezing temperatures, harsh winds, low humidity and dry, artificially-heated air can leave skin dry, flaky and red. Here, BD rounds up 10 brands to keep in mind when combatting winter dryness:
Skin
Olay
Olay Complete Care Night Cream features a non-greasy formula that works overnight to enhance your skin’s natural moisture barrier and minimise moisture loss. The moisturiser contains aloe, vitamin E, B3, and pro-vitamin B5.
La Mer
Specifically, La Mer’s Crème de la Mer - an ultra-rich moisturising cream that improves firmness, restores radiance and reduces the appearance of lines, wrinkles and pores. It contains La Mer’s signature Miracle Broth, a nutrient-rich formula made up of sea kelp, calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, lecithin, vitamins C, E and B12, and citrus, eucalyptus, wheat germ, alfalfa and sunflower oils.
Dermalogica
Dermalogica’s Age Smart Super Rich Repair is for chronically dry and prematurely ageing skin conditions. This super-concentrated heavy-weight cream delivers immediate benefits to chronically dry, dehydrated and prematurely ageing skin. Powerful peptides stimulate collagen production while an acid-free renewal complex smoothes fine lines for dramatically improved elasticity and tone. Ultra emollient shea butter and oil of evening primrose replenish skin with maximum hydration, relieving dryness and reinforcing skin's natural defensive barrier. Soy flavonoids shield against the extreme environmental elements that can accelerate the visible signs of ageing.
Kiehl’s
Keihl’s Cryste Marine Ultra Riche Cream is formulated with expanding spheres to combat dry and very dry skin types. The cream helps improve skin’s firmness and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and lines over time. With key ingredients cryste marine and sodium hyaluronate filling spheres, the riche cream will promote an increased level of hydration in the skin and add antioxidants and nutrients.
Lips
Blistex
Blistex lip balms are dedicated to delivering moisturisation and protection to lips all year round. Blistex effectively moisturises dry lips, protects lips from all weather conditions and feels silky smooth on the lips. Blistex invites consumers to feel the difference of beautifully healthy lips.
Carmex
Suffering from dry, chapped lips, Alfred Woelbing invented Carmex® lip balm in the USA in the 1930s. The Woelbing family still runs the business today and Carmex® has become one of the world’s most loved lip balms with over 130 sold every minute.
Lanolips
Lanolips 101 Ointment Multi-Balm is a multi-purpose ointment enriched with 100 per cent ultra-pure medical grade lanolin ointment that melts on contact with the skin into a clear emulsion. The 101 Ointment can hold up to 200 per cent of its own moisture and has the ability to imitate the function of human skin lipids to relieve symptoms of dryness, scaling and cracks.
Body
Ego Skin Cream
This rich moisturising cream is designed for dry, sensitive or normal skin. It is lanolin-free, with a low-allergy, non-greasy base. It is formulated to be easily absorbed and pH 6. It leaves the skin feeling soft, smooth and supple. Ego Skin Cream can be used on the face, lips, hands and cuticles as well as dry elbows and heels. It is perfect to keep hands soft, smooth and looking healthy.
The Body Shop
The Body Shop Almond Milk & Honey Soothing & Restoring Body Butter is a rich body butter enriched with natural oils. It is specially formulated to soothe and protect sensitive, dry skin. With 48 hours of intense moisture, it helps to minimise tight, itchy skin.
Palmer’s
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula Foot Magic pampers tired feet. The product is the ideal size to be taken away when travelling.*