Winter time has a unique talent for turning even the softest skin into a dry, itchy mess. The cold air, indoor heating, and hot showers seem to work together to suck all the hydration and nourishment from your skin.
I have normally quite balanced, well-maintained skin but in during winter, my legs look more like they’re covered in scales than actual skin. And when this happens, there are a few products I turn to for salvation. Below, find six body moisturisers that actually work to treat my dry winter skin.
1. Jurlique Calming Body Lotion Lavender
This delightful lotion is the perfect cherry on top of an evening shower. It’s fairly lightweight, not greasy at all, but includes rich macadamia oil and avocado oil – so it’s very nourishing. And the lovely lavender scent will help send you off to sleep.
2. The Jojoba Company Calming Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is a wonderful product. It’s a non-comedogenic oil so it’s perfect if you’re a little prone to breakouts. A product designed for face or body and it’s great to use on your legs when they need a little TLC – I’ve been using it for about a month. This particular formula from the Jojoba Company is enriched with bisabolol, moringa, chamomile, camelia and lavender oils which all help to soothe inflammation and calm sensitive skin.
3. Lano 101 Dry Skin Super Cream
Lanolin is one of the most nourishing and moisturising substances we know about. A more recent discovery of mine, this body milk harnesses the moisturising power of lanolin, sweet almond oil, and shea butter to create a super hydrating body cream that smells like a holiday.
4. e45 Moisturising Cream
For very dry or sensitive skin, e45 is a sure bet. There’s no fragrances or irritants in here. Dermatologically tested, it’s recommended for dry skin conditions like eczema. Lather it on all over for baby-soft skin.
5. CeraVe Daily Moisturising Lotion
Another brand recommended by dermatologists, this moisturising cream is design to help strengthen the skin’s protective barrier. It’s made with three essential ceramides for long lasting hydrating. It’s low irritant and comes in a big bottle which lasts me all through winter.
6. The Body Shop Shea Body Butter
Thick and rich, this is what I use when my skin is so dry that it’s itchy. It just sort of melts into your skin. It’s crafted from Community Trade shea butter from Tamale Ghana – in fact there are 36 shea nuts in every tub.
7. kit: Body Nutrition Lotion
This moisturiser smells like a trip to a day spa. Even better, it will leave your skin feeling like it’s had some professional-level TLC, too. It’s thanks to a mix of cold-pressed Australian macadamia oil, coconut oil, and liquorice and ginseng. It’s also made without any synthetic fragrances, so there’s nothing to further irritate sensitive complexions.
8. La Roche Posay Lipikar Baume AP+ Body Balm
The French do just about everything beauty-related well, and this moisturiser is no exception. Packed with Shea Butter and Niacinamide, this moisturiser is geared towards very dry, very sensitive skin. It’s fragrance free and paraben free, and designed to keep dryness at bay for 24 hours.
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