Winter brings the holiday season, family time and cosying up in bed with hot chocolate or coffee. But however magical this time of the year is, the harsh weather can wreak havoc on your skin. Dropping temperature and lack of humidity prevent our skin from retaining moisture. Hence, itchy, dry skin and cracked lips are nuisances. As the season change, so should your beauty routines.
Happily, there are many ways to combat the causes of dry skin and keep yourself and your skin moist in this season. With this, you can enjoy winter wonderlands and bonfires. Just avoid hot showers because that strips the natural oil from your skin. Rather use lukewarm water for bathing.
Listing my top 10 essential skincare products you need to retain that moisture and get soft, supple skin.
1. BIOTIQUE Carrot Seed Oil
After Bath Body Oil
This after-bath oil is blended with pure carrot seed, almond and groundnut oil, mixed with walnut and Mustard oil. It keeps skin soft, supple and free from dry skin and wrinkles. Leaves your body skin lustrous and younger looking. Carrot seed oil fights common skin bacteria, blocks sunlight and gives even skin tone.
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2. Zayn & Myza Tea tree & Salicylic acid foaming facewash
This is pure love for acne-prone skin. It reduces acne & pimples and controls excess oil. Contains the goodness of aloe vera that hydrates and softens skin & Neem extract that prevent acne-causing bacteria from infecting pores. They claim to be alcohol-free, 100% vegetarian, have no skin irritants, no animal ingredients and are dermatologically tested. Easy to use packaging, comes with a brush attached to the bottle for gentle cleansing.
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3. Nivea Shea Smooth Body Milk
This is the deep moisture serum you can’t do without in winter. This body milk by Nivea is best for dry skin and keeps the skin hydrated for the whole day. Use it all over your body to keep your skin healthy and soft. This has the goodness of shea butter which gets absorbed into your skin and gives silky smooth skin that you feel to touch again and again.
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4. Ponds Superlight Gel
This super light gel is best for acne-prone skin and is infused with the goodness of hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and glycerine. This absorbs faster than regular creams and gives 24 hours moisture lock. Ponds super light gel leaves your skin soft with water fresh-like glow. It’s very affordable, good quality and good for every season.
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5. Zayn & Myza- Iceland Aqua Bomb Moisturiser
This Korean product is a bomb in a jar for your skin! Made with Glacial Natural Spring Water found in Olfus Spring in Iceland, this lightweight formula naturally hydrates your skin from within. Its quick-absorbing, non-sticky formula contains 8 types of Hyaluronic Acid of different molecular weights that penetrate the skin to infuse and lock in moisture. This gives a natural dewy glow to your skin.
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6. Love Earth Vitamin C Sunscreen SPF 50
Vitamin C sunscreen SPF 50 from Love Earth is a matte finish that protects you from any kind of sunburn. It feels like a primer and also evens out the complexion and improves skin luminosity. This can be used on all skin types and with all age groups. Vitamin C sunscreens have been proven to protect well against UVA rays as they tend to be more effective at neutralizing free radical damage from sun exposure.
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7. Vit C 10% Face Serum by Minimalist
This is a magical glow booster for your skin. This serum ensures high delivery of vit C directly into your skin. Vit C reduces melanin production resulting in glowing skin. This serum is suitable for all skin types. With anti-inflammatory Centella water, it is suitable for even sensitive skin. It is beginner friendly formula. This serum is made with a stable Vitamin C derivative, 10% Ethyl Ascorbic Acid that is closest to pure Vitamin C (L-Ascorbic Acid) in molecular size and weight. This helps in delivering maximum benefits of vit C without getting losing efficiency till the last drop. Don’t forget to top it up with moisturiser and sunscreen.
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8. Niacinamide 10% From The Ordinary
This is a water-based serum that boosts skin brightness, improves skin smoothness and reinforces the skin barrier over time. It has Niacinamide 10% + zinc 1% which helps in reducing the appearance of acne as well as diminishing fine lines, and wrinkles, minimizing pores and fading dark spots with long usage. You can use this in your AM and PM routine. Top it up with a good moisturizer.
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9. Retinol Face Serum from The Derma Co
Retinol increases skin cell production. Retinol also exfoliates your skin and increases collagen production, which can reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, giving your skin a fresher, plump appearance. And Retinol face serum by Derma Co does the same for you. 0.3% Retinol Serum is beginner-friendly, together, Retinol and Vitamin C help refine skin texture, alter aged cells, and enhance skin radiance for younger-looking spotless skin. People with oily and normal skin can use it. It is to be used in PM (night time) followed up by good moisturiser.
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10. Salicylic Acid Face Serum from The Derma Co
2% salicylic acid face serum has witch hazel and willow bark which can be used day and night time. Salicylic Acid is to be used when you have active acne or acne marks. People with acne-prone skin, dry or oily skin doesn’t matter tend to get acne even in winter too. This is your best investment to tackle those tiny bumps on your face. It unclogs pores, removes blackheads, and whiteheads. This allows it to easily penetrate deep within pores and clear sebum clogs that also cause acne.
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The best is to incorporate products with ingredients like Vitamin E, Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid, essential oils and retinol for skin that helps moisturise the skin and helps in retaining natural moisture. Don’t forget to moisturise your lips with Vaseline petroleum jelly to protect your lips from harsh weather.
Happy Skin = Happy You.
