Do the words, “Baby, it’s cold outside” make you cringe? Winter has just begun, but it’s already packing a punch, and that means dry skin can’t be far behind. Here’s a survey of skin care products for every price range to help you beat back those dry skin blues:
Affordable for Everyone:
Vaseline Sheer Infusion. This new product features a breakthrough technology from Vaseline called Stratys-3. It delivers twice as much moisture as other body lotions and helps to infuse and suspend moisture at all levels of skin. It also leaves skin with a sumptuous, silky feel that can withstand the most frigid conditions. And, at $6.25 per bottle, it’s a winter skin care bargain. www.vaselinesheerinfusion.com
AVEENO ® Skin Relief Body Wash and Intense Relief Repair Cream. Begin battling dry skin while you’re in the bath, with the unique formula in Skin Relief Body Wash. Combining natural colloidal oatmeal, long known for its ability to soothe skin, with rich emollients to replenish dry skin, it’s formulated to seal in moisture even after you rinse. It’s a great way to soothe dry, itchy skin, leaving you with skin that’s soft, smooth and ready to face even the chilliest winter weather. $5.99.
For intense relief from the harshest conditions, try AVEENO® Intense Relief Repair Cream. Formulated with colloidal oatmeal and essential lipids, the pure oat essence in this rich formula helps soothe red and irritated skin. At the same time, ceramides (essential lipids found deep within the surface of the skin) help maintain skin’s moisture barrier. $14.99. www.aveeno.com
A Bit More Expensive:
Amala Firming BodyTreatment and Detoxifying Body Butter. Amala’s earth-friendly products come from ingredients sourced from global fair trade farmers and contain no preservatives. Each plant ingredient is grown organically and sustainably in its native habitat to ensure peak potency. And, best of all, the company donates five percent of its profits to help the Amazon rain forest. Amala Firming Body Treatment helps firm and smooth skin with whole botanical ingredients that replenish, hydrate and refine skin for a healthy texture and tone. $44. Use in conjunction with Detoxifying Body Butter to nourish even the driest skin with healing, whole plant ingredients that providing lasting hydration. $32.
www.amalabeauty.com
Intraceuticals Rejuvenate Hydration Gel and Moisture Binding Cream. To prevent the weathered look from becoming your signature style this season, try Rejuvenate Hydration Gel. Lightweight and non-greasy, this super-rich gel is perfect for counteracting the hydrating effects of winter on all skin types. $89. Follow with the line’s Moisture Binding Cream, a nutrient-rich cream suited for every skin type. It soothes and heals with an essential blend of oils, Vitamins A, C, E and Green Tea that locks in moisture while protecting against harsh conditions. Layering the products is key to keeping skin hydrated, and is particularly effective for winter airplane travel. $89. www.intraceuticals.com
