The harsh winter months often bring with them a series of beauty woes: dry skin, cracked lips and parched tresses among them. And though you may pride yourself on taking care to moisturize year-round, the cold weather requires a whole new list of skincare needs. Your best bet is to stock up on products that act as a barrier between you and the elements by way of intense nourishment and powerful soothing capabilities. Herewith, the 13 products you need to get through this chilly season unscathed.
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Cool, Calm And Protected
A favorite of makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts everywhere, this hard-working cream can be used to soften dry cuticles, sooth chapped lips, heal scaly elbows and keep hands nice and soft for up to 8 hours. A true beauty multitasker if ever there was one!
Not only does this organic, azure balm heal inflamed and irritated skin pretty much on contact, it also helps cure the winter blues. Thanks, lavender, vanilla and frankincense!
Those with extra sensitive skin will love this body lotion’s hypoallergenic formula. Plus, it absorbs quickly and doesn’t feel greasy.
As its name suggests, this lightweight oil gives your skin and hair a lovely sheen while leaving behind a sexy, woodsy scent.
Let’s face facts: Chapped lips are not cute. This decadent exfoliator does a stellar job of getting rid of flakiness, leaving you with a perfectly supple pucker.
Don’t leave home without this almond-coconut balm in your purse. You'll kiss dry lips good-bye.
This made-in-France salve attacks dry patches with carefully selected, hypoallergenic ingredients. Oh, and did we mention it withstands up to 6 hand washes?
The sun doesn’t take winters off so make sure to slather on the SPF. This oil-free moisturizer gets the job done while simultaneously preventing wrinkles. Score!
Dreaded hat head is a byproduct of moisture-deprived hair. Bring this hemp oil-spiked shampoo and conditioner combo into the shower with you for a boost of hair-strengthening proteins. The best part? It smells like a tropical vacation.
Prep before you moisturize with this time-honored cold-weather essential. The gentle scrub sloughs off dry skin and promotes healthy circulation, leaving zero dryness behind.
Rest easy knowing this fluffy formula is working hard to feed your skin with yogurt-based proteins, minerals and vitamins.
Packed with powerful antioxidants and active ingredients, this luxurious serum is the star of your skin-care routine.
Slather on this cult-favorite facial oil every evening and wake up with a dewy complexion, then add a drop to your moisturizer for daytime wear.
