There’s definitely beauty in winter, offering relief from the harsh summer and reminding us to stop, pause and rest. However, winter can also be unbearably cold, drying and completely strip our skin of moisture, leading to dryness, irritation, and dehydration.
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not a fan of winter, nor am I a fan of its effect on my skin. Now, while I can’t completely escape the cold, I can ensure that winter’s harsh snap doesn’t harm my skin by incorporating these four great body creams into my skincare routine.
Stay Winter Soft With These Four Body Creams
1. Dove Rich Care Body Cream
It’s hard to talk about body creams without mentioning Dove, and now the hard-working scientists at Dove have once again shown why that is.
In an effort to ensure that we walk around with firmer, healthier and more radiant skin, Dove has released a new range of body creams that will ensure softer, and more hydrated skin.
So, what sets this new release of creams apart from previous releases? One word: ceramides.
We’re all born with copious amounts of ceramides, which helps to maintain supple and hydrated skin. Yet the amount declines as we age. Coupled with other toxic external factors like sun damage, smoking, pollution and the price of eggs, our levels of ceramides take a huge dip, and we’re left with dry, sensitive and prematurely aged skin.
Now, Dove’s Rich Care Body Cream is infused with Ceramide Restoring Serum, which then activates our skin’s production of ceramides, leading to locked in moisture in and a stronger skin barrier,
“Through new research, Dove’s team of scientists has developed this breakthrough technology that goes deep down, stimulating and boosting your skin’s natural ceramide production. This gives you long-lasting moisturisation and beautiful skin for the long run,” says Nivida Ramsundar, Senior Brand Manager at Dove Skincare.
Get your winter dose of ceramides for R100.00 here.
2. Clere Cocoa Butter Nourishing Body Creme and Tissue Oil
We’ve all been there. Lathering on a body cream and realizing that it needs an extra kick, so you reach for that sacred bottle of glycerine. You dash a few drops into your body cream, and continue your journey to moisturised skin. If this sounds familiar to you, Clere has decided to make your mornings just a little easier with their new 2-in-1 pack, which features a Clere Body Crème and a 60ml bottle of all-new Tissue Oil,
“With the understanding that many women seek to enhance the moisturising properties of their creams and lotions with additional oils, especially during harsh seasonal weather, we’ve crafted this solution for a seamless skincare experience,” explains Clere brand manager Su-Marie Annandale.
Offering the benefits of both body creams and tissue oil, the new 2-in-1 pack features the 400ml jar of Clere Body Crème alongside a detachable bottle of Tissue Oil. This allows users to mix the tissue oil into the body crème for an enriched skincare routine tailored to individual needs.
Aside from convenience, the product features vitamins A, B3, B5 and E, each of which offer the following benefits for the skin;
- Hydration
- Sun protection
- Repaired skin barrier
- Enhanced skin elasticity
- Anti-aging
Add some tissue to your body crème for R60.00 here.
3. Cetaphil Moisturising Cream
Winter is harsh on everyone, and it’s particularly severe for those with sensitive and chronically dry skin. For those who fall into this category, Cetaphil has been worked to formulate a cream that can provide intense and lasting 48-hour hydration.
The Cetaphil moisturising cream’s formulation features a dermatologist-backed blend of Niacinamide, Panthenol, and Glycerin, as well as Sweet Almond Oil. Each of which help to hydrate the skin, combat signs of premature ageing, improve skin tone, strengthen the skin barrier, and lock in water into the skin.
Thanks to the incredible blend of ingredients, the cream not only provides intense and lasting 48 hours hydration, but it also defends against 5 signs of skin sensitivity, including a weakened skin barrier, irritation, roughness, tightness, and dryness.
Stay hydrated and combat skin sensitivity for R470.00 here.
4. Ingram Moisture Plus Shea Butter
48-hour moisturization sounds pretty good, especially if you’re dealing with dry skin during the colder months.
We already know that glycerin can help to maintain hydrated skin, but what about three times the amount?
The new Ingram Moisture Plus cream is enriched with three times the amount of glycerine serum, offering intensive hydration for even the driest of skin. Did we also mention that the cream features both shea butter and vitamin E, which translates to more hydration, but also improved skin irritation?
Get your triple-dose of glycerine this winter season for R57.00 here.
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