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.

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1. What made you step into the beauty space and start Foxtale?

I quit my much-loved VC job to start my own entrepreneurial journey. COVID-19 was an unusual time for all. There were two emotions that kept the world going – empathy and compassion. I have understood the meaning of these two words through the years from women in my life. Self-care should be a right and I will do my part by offering products that are affordable, accessible, and the absolute best. Empathy will be the driving force of each of my endeavors through a community of empowered women who will help perpetuate this message further.

2. Tell us more about Foxtale products. (Products and benefits)

The Daily Duet Cleanser is a dual-acting face wash that can be used twice – first to remove makeup and sunscreen and then to cleanse thoroughly. Ceramide Super Cream is loaded with ceramides and Sodium Hyaluronate cross polymer that form a strong and resilient barrier over the skin. C For Yourself Serum contains 15% L-Ascorbic Acid. This formula is exceptionally stable, extremely efficacious and reduces the appearance of spots, fine lines, and photodamage drastically with continued use. Cover up SPF 50+ is a strong and hydrating shield that protects from the sun as well as screen damage. Includes the benefits of actives like niacinamide, vitamin b5, and vitamin E for brighter skin and diminishes signs of aging and photodamage.

3. What makes Foxtale products unique and fit from the rest?

Foxtale products were created to provide simple yet efficacious solutions to several skin concerns faced specifically by Indian women and largely also women of color. While we have been influenced by Western standards of beauty for centuries, it is hard to find products that fit us and help us in a realistic way. To create these products we had to find the perfect balance of ingredients to suit the 200+ skin types within our country. Foxtale is held up by three pillars: simplicity, efficacy, and affordability. Our products are formulated to deliver just that.

4. What unique branding strategy are you planning to build Foxtale as a strong community first skincare brand? (Lab trial)

As a community first brand, Foxtale includes experts from the beauty and skincare community in our product development, content and in creating awareness. Our investment in educating aspiring beauty enthusiasts and the improvement we have brought to their content and reach has helped us create a loyalist base.

5. Acne and aging due to stress are one of the growing problems among women. How can regular skincare effectively prevent that?

A solid skincare routine can not only combat this but sometimes change your mood as well. Daily use products such as sunscreen and cleansers contribute more to reducing signs of aging and breakouts than one would think. Routines don’t have to be complicated but it is important to have basics in place.

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