6 Great Body Care Treatments For Dry Winter Skin
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6 Great Body Care Treatments For Dry Winter Skin

From silky body serums that instantly soothe dryness to the luxe oil that never sticks to your clothes, here are six of our favourite body care launches to nourish parched winter skin.
By Rebecca Hull /
Image: @SUSANNEKAUFMANN_

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The Milk

Anti Drying Body Milk, £17.15 | Biotherm

If you want to hydrate your body but don’t love thick textures, this milk from Biotherm is well worth a try. We can’t get enough of the clean, fresh scent and it’s so silky – there’s none of that tell-tale stickiness you’d typically associate with a body butter. Ideal for soothing angry skin, it uses conditioning glycerin and nourishing oils to soften and calm, while vitamin F works overtime to strengthen the skin for a firmer-looking appearance. Within just a few uses you’ll see a visible difference – it works quickly to soak up flaky skin and minimise issues like eczema and psoriasis.

Available at Amazon.co.uk

The Cream

Moisture-Rich Body Lotion, £36 | Clarins

This may not be new, but we’re yet to find a cream that comes close. Thick and buttery, it’s a real treat to apply, while ingredients like shea butter and plant extracts instantly condition and soothe dry limbs and uneven skin tone. It’s also proven to strengthen your skin barrier and its hydrolipidic film – the outer layer of skin – for a suppler, smoother appearance. It even gets rid of redness and bumps.

Available at Clarins.co.uk

The Lotion

Lait-Crème Fluide, £22.72 (was £28) | Embryolisse

This may not look all that appealing, but it works. Full of moisturising ingredients like soy proteins, beeswax and shea butter, this lotion coats skin in a non-sticky layer of hydration and holds it there, while aloe vera soothes inflammation. Despite the nourishing formula, it’s surprisingly lightweight and absorbs fast with a cooling dry down that feels so good. It’s multipurpose too: use a small amount to cleanse your face and a little more to soothe sunburn. It’s even suitable for babies, and the five-star reviews speak for themselves.

Available at FeelUnique.com

The Gel

Hyaluron Body Gel, £50 | Susanne Kaufmann

Full of hyaluronic acid and aloe, this gel delivers instant moisture for softer, smoother skin – we recommend putting it in the fridge the night before to enjoy extra cooling benefits. It glides on easily, while the cooling sensation only adds to the luxurious feel. With regular use, you’ll eliminate flaky, dry and tight patches. Yes, it’s expensive, but we think it’s worth every penny.

Available at SpaceNK.com


The Oil

Almond Supple Skin Oil, £38 | L'Occitane

Full of omegas and soothing oils, this clever formula delivers a hefty dose of hydration without ever feeling sticky or tacky. It’s easy to apply, too – simply mist it all over and massage it in. It’s best applied to damp skin – you’ll find it absorbs better – while the satin texture quickly gets to work softening and smoothing skin to give it a glow-y, healthy look. It’s even proven to boost elasticity with regular use and minimise the appearance of stretch marks. Extra points go to the subtle almond scent that only adds to the luxury.

Available at Loccitane.com

The Serum

5% Niacinamide Body Serum, £36 | Paula's Choice

Suffer with rough skin? Or persistent red bumps? This body serum from Paula’s Choice will help. Full of anti-reddening niacinamide, it’s incredibly soothing and uses antioxidants and hydrating panthenol to nourish and moisturise. You’ll notice how much softer your skin feels almost immediately – plus, added prickly pear extract gently dissolves trapped dirt to soften and purge under-the-skin spots for more even-looking skin. Like others on this list, a little goes a long way, so you can be sure you’ll get your money’s worth.

Available at PaulasChoice.co.uk

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