10 brands saving skin this winter

Keeping skin healthy and hydrated in winter is a struggle at best. With dark, cold days and harsh winds that last for months on end, many people can suffer from dry, cracked, dull-looking skin.

Here are 10 products to help keep skin soft, hydrated and glowy this winter.

Aussie Bombshell Gradual Tan

This Australian-made tanning lotion contains DHA, an accelerated level of active ingredients, to deliver a darker tan faster without having to wash it off. It is formulated with macadamia and almond oils to nourish and hydrate while leaving skin bronzed and glowy. It is paraben free, fragrance free and colour free.

Garnier Skin Naturals Body Intensive 7 Days Lotion with Shea Butter for extra-dry skin 

Formulated with L-Bifidus and shea butter, this ultra hydrating lotion activates and optimises the skin’s natural hydration by locking in moisture and working to protect the skin’s protective barrier. It quickly and effectively nourishes and repairs cracked, rough skin.

La Mer Glowing Body Oil 

La Mer Glowing Body Oil is a limited-edition product enriched with a powerful blend of vitamin E and nourishing oils. It softens and conditions skin to create a natural, hydrated glow. It is formulated with a touch of shimmer to provide a youthful luminosity that lasts all day.

JERGENS Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturiser 

JERGENS Ultra Healing Extra Dry Skin Moisturiser is ideal for those with very dry skin and best used on heels, elbows and knees. It is formulated with the brand’s unique HydraLucence blend and vitamins C, E and B5 to heal dryness and lock in moisture for up to 48 hours.

Lancôme Hydra Zen Neurocalm Moisturising Cream - Dry Skin 

This luxe moisturiser provides 24-hour intense hydration while protecting skin from UVA and UVB rays. It is enriched with rose to France and moringa extract to soothe skin and leave it soft, smooth and deeply hydrated.

Sisley Paris Sisleÿa Global Anti-Age Extra-Rich For Dry Skin 

This anti-ageing skincare treatment is formulated for mature skin lacking lipids. It contains highly regenerating properties like glycerides, phytosqualane and glucolipid to improve skin tonicity and minimise fine lines and wrinkles. It also contains key ingredients such as gingko biloba, lavender, marjoram, butcher’s broom, tormentil, sunflower and vitamin A.

L’OCCITANE Almond Shower Oil 

L’OCCITANE Almond Shower Oil is a unique cleansing treatment that is formulated to leave skin hydrated after cleansing, rather than stripping the skin of its natural oils. It is rich in almond oil and grape seed to soften and soothe skin while respecting its natural balance.

Bondi Sands Body Moisturiser 

Bondi Sands Body Moisturiser is formulated to prolong a self-tan while keeping skin hydrated and smooth. It is infused with vitamin E, has a delicious coconut scent and it contains no SLS or sulphates.

Ella Baché Great Tan Without Sun 

This sunless tanning lotion is lightly tinted to give skin an instant glow as soon as it’s applied. Formulated with cocoa butter and green tea, it keeps skin soft, hydrated, and supple while providing a long-lasting golden tan. It is also nearly scent-free.

AERIN Gradual Tan for Face & Body

AERIN Gradual Tan for Face & Body is ideal for those wanting a year-round glow. It is formulated as a nourishing lotion to keep skin smooth and moisturised, and it absorbs instantly without transferring or patchiness. It is lightly floral scented.