Cool dry air, hot showers and indoor heating can wreak havoc
on skin that tends to dryness. Finding a good natural moisturiser for dry skin
can be a challenging, but over the years I have tried some great nourishing moisturisers
that do a wonderful service for my somewhat challenging skin.
Two of our best natural moisturisers that I have found for
hydrating and nourishing skin are Weleda Skin Food and A’kin Unscented
Replenishing Body Moist; both high on my favourites list in the winter months.
The WeledaSkin Food is one of those products that has actually been around for quite
some time, just a quick glance through the ingredients: lanolin, beeswax and
almond oil you can tell that this product packs some serious emollient punch.
For me the Weleda Skin Food is a fabulous treat for dry hands, especially after
a day out in the garden, for a real treat use it at night on your hands with a
pair of cotton gloves over the top to really help with the softening qualities
of this natural moistuiser.
The A’kinUnscented Replenishing Body Moist is packed full of fantastic nourishing ingredients
like organic avocado oil, certified organic shea butter and Australian
macadamia oil – almost good enough to eat. While one of the bonuses of this A’kin
moisturiser is that it is Australian, this natural unscented formula is also
great for sensitive skin and also if you want a moisturiser that won’t
overpower the scent of your preferred fragrance. I have found this product
really suitable if you tend to get dry skin on your legs after shaving, a great
all rounder really, and because it is unscented it is a suitable moisturiser
for men too.
Naturally, minimising hot showers and using indoor heating only
when necessary can reduce the environmental triggers contributing to dry winter
skin, and it helps to keep your energy bills down too! Also, make sure that you are nourishing your
body from the inside out by staying well hydrated, if you find it challenging
to drink water in the winter months you can substitute with herb teas.
Visit Down To Earth Organics to view our full range of Natural Body Moisturisers.