Winter weather leaving your complexion a little less than glowing? You’re not alone. Temperature fluctuations, low humidity and central heating mean that we’re all likely to suffer with exacerbation of skin conditions during the winter months. Dryness, flaky patches, uncomfortable itching and chapped skin; all too familiar but there’s no reason these should be a certainty once the temperature drops. Inject some hydration back into winter worn skin with our round up of the best moisturisers to help soothe, nourish and repair your skin, whatever the weather throws at you.
Dr. Organic Ageless Daily Hydration Gel Cream (£11.99)
Seaweed is a skin superfood known to be naturally rich in skin-loving essential vitamins and minerals, as well as a blend of powerful nutrients such as amino acids and polysaccharides, which help to draw moisture to skin cells and provide long-lasting hydration. The light and creamy gel formulation of this daily cream helps to keep your skin optimally hydrated and fresh during the day. Replenishing organic seaweed and rosemary oil help to achieve a naturally toned and smoother complexion. naturally smoother and firmer skin. Available from www.drorganic.co.uk
Stress Faace Daily Moisturiser – £34.00 (50G)
This balmy, whipped daily moisturiser is packed full of incredible fast-acting, plant powered ingredients, including Neurophroline® proven to slow the impact of stress on skin in just two hours*. The result? More luminous, even skin. Marula Oil and Niacinamide make an appearance for added suppleness and a strengthened skin barrier. Available at www.wearefaace.com
Living M Collagen Boost Moisturser – £45.00 (50ml)
Boost collagen production and relieve dry skin in menopause with this velvety moisturiser. Powered by phytoestrogen, peptides, antioxidants, multi-molecular hyaluronic acid, vitamins and natural butters in a super nourishing formula specifically designed for hormonal skin changes caused by perimenopause and menopause. A multi-tasking velvety cream featuring proven actives to boost collagen production and relieve skin dryness caused by hormonal skin changes in menopause. For daily use, morning and night. Available at www.wearelivingm.com
Tisserand Aromatherapy Skin Rescue Face & Body Cream – £6.50 (30ml)/£5.00 (100ml)
An ultra-nourishing and highly effective everyday rich natural cream with active botanical ingredients designed to target areas of extreme dryness and provide welcome relief for uncomfortable skin. Our nutrient-rich complex contains soothing Calendula, moisturising Jojoba Oil, and cooling Stellaria for the ultimate skin rescue. Enriched with active botanical ingredients, pure natural moisturisers, and gentle essential oils, providing welcome nourishment for extremely dry skin. The soothing properties of Calendula extract can calm redness complemented with highly moisturising Jojoba Oil and cooling Stellaria help known to comfort and restore the skin providing the ultimate skin rescue. Available at www.tisserand.com
Nordic Roots Truffle Night Cream – £32 (50ml)
Your skin works hardest to repair itself at night whilst you sleep so this is the best time to apply a comforting and nourishing night cream to soothe and repair winter worn skin. Nordic Roots Truffle Night Cream is perfect for nurturing a healthy skin barrier on cold, winter nights. Scent free and suitable for sensitive skin, this natural night cream helps you to discover your skin’s feel-good state with Northern Truffle, a sustainably sourced natural active that’s been proven to instantly soothe and calm skin. This remarkable anti-redness active has been shown to reduce skin reddening by as much as 90% and when applied regularly, it even increases the overall tolerance of skin to irritants. Available at www.greenpeople.co.uk
Boop – AKA the Outnet for beauty. Shop a range of skincare brands at a discounted price. This new online platform is saving perfectly imperfect beauty products from landfill, by giving a much-needed second chance to excess beauty products. Created by founder Yasmine Amr, Boop also offers consumers savings of up to 50% off their best loved mid-to high-end beauty brands. Whether a product has imperfect packaging or simply features an old formulation, Boop only sells products which are safe to use and that deliver results, with each and every product subject to a rigorous quality control check. www.boopbeauty.co.uk
