Winter skin saviours: Hydrate and protect in the cooler weather

As the temperature drops and the air becomes cooler, our skin can often suffer, becoming dry, tight, and sometimes even cracked.  

To combat these winter skin woes, it's essential to hydrate and protect your skin with the right products.  

BD has accumulated a list of our favourite products that can help you keep skin healthy and glowing all season long.

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MOR Marshmallow Overnight Foot Balm with Sockettes:

Dry and cracked heels in winter is no joke. MOR Marshmallow Overnight Foot Balm is designed to deeply hydrate and nourish your feet while you sleep. Enriched with mango and peach extracts and citric acids, this balm will help to soften and repair dry and cracked heels, leaving your feet feeling soft, smooth, and rejuvenated. ($49.95 at MOR

Antipodes Avocado Pear Nourishing Night Cream:

This nourishing night cream helps to deeply hydrate and repair your skin overnight. It is rich in avocado oil and manuka honey and packed with antioxidants and vitamins that helps to hydrate skin. It’s the perfect addition to your winter skincare routine. ($66 at David Jones

Hemptuary Hemp Conditioning Lip Balm:

Dry and chapped lips can be the first thing you notice when the temperature drops. Hemptuary’s Conditioning Lip Balm is made with hemp seed oil that helps to moisturise and soothe your lips, leaving them soft and supple. Made with ingredients like menthol and manuka oil that replenishes dry lips and protects from daily exposure to environmental conditions. ($14.99 at WHOLELIFE)

QV Ceramides Lotion:

This lotion is great to use during winter as its formulated with ceramides , to help to strengthen the skin's natural barrier, preventing moisture loss and keeping your skin hydrated and healthy. It's also suitable for sensitive skin and can be used all over the body. ($13.99 at Chemist Warehouse

DermaVeen Calmexa™ Bath Soak:  

Treat your skin to a soothing bath with this gentle bath soak. Enriched with natural oatmeal, it helps to relieve dry, itchy skin and leaves your skin feeling soft and nourished. ($15.39 at Chemist Warehouse

Alya Skin Miracle Moisture:

This lightweight moisturiser is perfect for hydrating skin in the cooler months. It's infused with a blend of Australian botanicals to soothe and nourish your skin, leaving it feeling soft and hydrated. ($17.50 at Chemist Warehouse

Aqium Antibacterial Hand Sanitiser with Aloe:

This product is great to keep in your handbag for quick convenience. It kills germs fast and is made with glycerin and pro-vitamin B5 that leaves hands refreshed, and hygienically clean. It also has the additional moisturising benefits of aloe vera that will keep your hands soft and hydrated during winter. ($2.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Eau Thermale Avène Gentle Toning Lotion:

This toner is perfect for soothing and refreshing your skin after cleansing. Enriched with Avène's  Thermal Spring Water, it helps to hydrate and soften, leaving skin  feeling clean and revitalised. ($21.99 at Chemist Warehouse

CeraVe Facial Moisturising Lotion SPF 15:

Even though it is winter it’s important to not neglect the SPF.  This moisturising facial lotion contains SPF 15 which provides broad-spectrum protection against UVA and UVB rays. Formulated with ceramides and hyaluronic acid, it helps to hydrate and strengthen skin's natural barrier. ($22.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Sunday Riley B₃ Nice 10% Niacinamide Serum:

Niacinamide is a powerhouse ingredient that helps to improve the appearance of enlarged pores, uneven skin tone, and fine lines. This serum contains 10% niacinamide, along with brightenyl, EGCG and trans-resveratrol, to help hydrate and brighten, leaving skin looking smooth and radiant. ($65 at Sunday Riley

Urbane Mess Triple Active Moisturiser:

This moisturiser is designed for men to help brighten their skin tone. It restores and smooths the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with ingredients like, shea butter and antioxidants such as vitamin E prevent premature wrinkles forming and restore sun damaged skin.

Nature's Way Beauty Hyaluronic Acid:

Supports skin hydration and firmness for plumper looking skin from the inside out. As part of your skincare routine, combine with your favourite moisturiser, serum or topical skincare beauty treatment to support your skincare regime. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. AUSTL 375553 ($24.99 at Chemist Warehouse

Banana Boat Face & Body UV Moisture SPF50+:

Is a lightweight sunscreen which keeps skin feeling moisturised all day. The non-greasy formula is non comedogenic and gentle on skin for everyday use. Always read the label, use only as directed. AUST L 334308. 

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