Winter Skincare Must-Haves
By Carla Snuggs
Our winter beauty routines are a bit different than our fall skincare routines. When cooler weather hits, we are adding luxe moisturizers and serums into the mix to hydrate and protect our skin from the elements. We are limiting exfoliation, protecting our lips and using a humidifier more often. Many beauty products come across my desk in for winter beauty edits. Some are good and some products become must-haves! Here are some of my favorite winter skincare finds across all price points. I’d love to know yours so please leave them in the comments below!
Northern Rescue Elevated Recovery Oil
A face oil formulated using hardy, active botanicals native to northern climates. It sinks in rapidly and will soothe, protect, and support your skin barrier from the harsh elements. Shop: Bareluxe.ca
Prakash Organics Heavier Oil Unrefined Face Oil
Heavier face oil is also excellent at healing and clearing up acne, especially inflammatory acne, due to the carrier oils it contains as well as the blue tansy essential oil that gives Heavier unrefined face oil its signature scent. Prakash Organics is handmade luxury skin care made from organic unrefined oils with integrity and purpose. Shop: Prakashog.com
In Good Conscience, Winter Body Wash Essentials
In Good Conscience is a universal, purpose-driven personal care brand for all. Their body washes are available in three all-natural, unisex fragrances: Mandarin Rose, Rosemary Bergamot, Peppermint Sage, and each is steeped with select natural derived ingredients including Babassu Oil to keep your skin soft & hydrated this winter! Plus, each sale helps support their mission of Cultural Sustainability.
Herbal AloeForce: The Skin Gel
Herbal AloeForce: The Skin Gel is a unique and powerful non-sticky, completely penetrating, absorbing & lubricating miracle product - for all skin types supporting the entire skin system.
The only 100% Raw and 100% pure enzyme rich whole leaf aloe vera available today - Never diluted, concentrated or dried (with added aloe extracted herbs, hyaluronic acid and colloidal silver). It naturally regnerates and exfoliates the skin.
Multi-Purpose - use it on face, body, hair, teeth, gums....everywhere to soothe, hydrate, tone, purify, and strengthen.
THE SKIN GUIDE Downloadable Book By Ayanna Denise
The ultimate skin guide to your skin! Finally, the true blueprint for all skin: African skin, Asian skin, Hispanic skin, European skin, ALL SKIN. Understand sun damage, acne, aging, hormones, and learn easy skin hacks in an easy to read format!. Shop: Ayannadenise.com
Myaderm Ultimate Wrinkle Repair
Introducing Myaderm Ultimate Wrinkle Repair. Give fine lines and wrinkles a powerful one-two punch, with age-defying Pro-Retinol and 1,000 milligrams of soothing CBD for fast wrinkle repair, without the irritation of other creams. Powerful, soothing results like you’ve never experienced. Myaderm Ultimate Wrinkle Repair, your skin care revolution starts now. Shop: Myaderm.com
Chagrin Valley Soap and Salve winter survival soap bar and whipped squalane face moisturizer
Stay hydrated this winter with these two skincare essentials! Use the refreshing soap lathered with cocoa butter, shea butter and coconut milk to calm winter itchy skin. The lightweight moisturizer will hydrate and rejuvenate your face and delicate skin around your eyes - giving you just enough moisture during this harsh winter months - plus it's great for sensitive skin! Shop: Winter Survival Soap and whipped squalane face moisturizer
BACKSTAGE SKIN HYDRATION HAND & BODY MOISTURIZER
This botanically rich and non-greasy, Hand and Body Lotion absorbs quickly to restore skin’s elasticity and delivers deep, long-lasting hydration and calms irritated skin. It is ideal for replenishing lost moisture and restoring the skin’s soft, silky feel. Highly concentrated, soothing Aloe Vera instantly relieves discomforts of dry, irritated, sun-damaged skin. This lotion is excellent for the face, hands, and body, helping to counteract the effects of pollution and the environment. With use, the skin is calmed, balanced, and nurtured back to its healthy-looking best. Shop: Thebackstagestylist.com