The Ultimate Skin and Beauty Saviors for Winter
’Tis the season to be jolly—but how can we be at our merriest when the winter weather plays havoc with our skin? The cold weather causes dry patches to spring up and dulls our complexions. Now, you can fight back with these rich, highly moisturizing skincare picks that will protect and soothe your face, body, and hands during the cooler months.
Caudalie
Lotions are great, but oils are better during winter as your skin absorbs them faster and you aren't left with a greasy film. Apply the Caudalie Divine Oil to dry skin after showering, using circular motions until well absorbed. US $49; AED/SAR 179 www.caudalie.com
Peter Thomas Roth
Once cold weather hits, give your skin a nice exfoliation session a few times a week to get rid of dead, dry skin, like those rough, scaly patches that pop up on your elbows and knees. The Blemish Buffing Beads for Face and Body from Peter Thomas Roth contains powerful acne fighters, such as salicylic acid, glycolic acid complex, and sepicontrol, to support the body’s natural process of cell turnover and sebum production. Jojoba beads gently exfoliate dead surface skin cells and unclog pores, whisking away loosened sebum to reveal smoother, clearer skin. US $36; AED/SAR 131 www.peterthomasroth.com
Rosebud Perfume Co.
Say goodbye to chapped lips with the Rosebud Perfume Co. Rosebud Salve. This versatile and easy-to-use lip balm calms and heals irritation and soothes the sting of minor burns. Dab it on chapped lips, elbows, or knees to condition and relieve dryness. US $6; AED/SAR 22 www.sephora.com
L’Occitane
Tend to dry cracked heels with the L’Occitane Shea Butter Foot Cream. Enriched with 15% shea butter, this luxurious cream softens feet while repairing and protecting skin. Massage from toes to ankles whenever your feet are tired or tense and enjoy the relaxing properties of refreshing mint, lavender essential oil, and anti-inflammatory arnica extract. Your skin will be left comfortable, soft, and wonderfully fresh. US $28; AED/SAR 102 www.loccitane.com
Josie Maran
Argan oil is the new miracle product that everyone's obsessing over and it's especially great for dry skin on your hands. The Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Intensive Hand Cream is a rich, non-greasy super hydrating cream that keeps hands looking and feeling good. Josie's signature ingredient, argan oil, is spun into a creamy butter to revitalize the skin and restore softness while improving the skin's texture. Lightly scented with natural essences of vanilla and apricot and infused with shea butter, it is the most luxurious moisturizer—hands down. US $22; AED/SAR 80 www.josiemarancosmetics.com
Alterna
If you have thick or curly hair, stepping up your conditioner game is a must once cooler weather hits. The Alterna Caviar CC Cream or “Complete Correction” cream is a miracle leave-in product that perfects hair in ten different and unbelievable ways. It provides moisture, shine, smoothness, softness, anti-breakage, heat protection, light hold, UV protection, manageability, and strength—everything your hair needs to look healthy and flawless. This 10-in-one formula can be used alone or as a foundation for the layering of other styling products. US $25; AED/SAR 91 www.alternahaircare.com
’Tis the season to be jolly—but how can we be at our merriest when the winter weather plays havoc with our skin? The cold weather causes dry patches to spring up and dulls our complexions. Now, you can fight back with these rich, highly moisturizing skincare picks that will protect and soothe your face, body, and hands during the cooler months.
—Gracie Stewart
