The best natural care for winter

Winter is here, bringing with it freezing temperatures, strong winds, and a drop in humidity in the air 🥶

This season can be tough on our skin, which can end up dry, irritated and dull. In order to preserve the health and beauty of our skin, it is essential to opt for appropriate care and products.

Get ready to pamper your skin and protect it from the winter cold!

Deep hydration: the key to glowing skin

The skin tends to dry out during winter due to dry air and heating. It is therefore crucial to maintain optimal hydration to prevent skin dryness, tightness and flaking.

Step 1 - Gently exfoliate & cleanse for brighter skin

Exfoliation is an essential gesture to remove dead cells accumulated on the surface of the skin and promote cell renewal. However, in winter, when the skin is more sensitive, it is best to opt for gentle exfoliation. Use a natural scrub that you can make at home made with ingredients such as brown sugar, ground oats or sea salt to gently remove impurities and restore radiance to your skin.

You should also not forget to cleanse to let your skin breathe and remove impurities accumulated during the day.

Recommendations: Clémence & Vivien make-up remover oil with its delicate rose-lily of the valley scent or  solid facial cleanser from Umaï

2nd step - Opt for a vegetable oil rather than a cream

Unlike traditional creams, oils have the ability to help our skin maintain its hydration by creating a protective barrier between our skin and external aggressions.

Recommendations: Oden Plum botanical oil for dry skin or Clémence & Vivien care oil for sensitive skin

3rd step - Provide additional nutrition to the most exposed areas

The winter cold can cause significant damage to our skin, leaving it irritated and sensitive in certain areas that will require additional hydration. Look for products with natural ingredients such as sweet almond oil and shea butter, known for their restorative and soothing properties. These treatments are generally packaged in the form of balms and will become an essential SOS treatment this winter thanks to their multi-function use.

Recommendations: the multi-use balm from Clémence & Viven for the whole family, including babies or the box of 3 mini magic balms from Les Petits Prodiges to discover the different scents and benefit from a portable format to take anywhere!

4th step - Intensive care for lips and hands

In winter, lips and hands are particularly exposed to cold and wind, which can lead to chapping, cracking and extreme dryness. To prevent these inconveniences, use a natural lip balm rich in nourishing ingredients and apply it regularly throughout the day to protect and moisturize your lips. Likewise, remember to protect your hands by applying a specific moisturizer and wearing gloves when going outside.

Recommendations: Comme Avant shea butter lip balm or Comme Avant multi-purpose shea butter solid cream

Step 5 – Pamper your hair to prevent breakage

In winter, our hair can also suffer from weather conditions. Cold and dry air can make hair more brittle, dull and prone to frizz. Adopt a suitable hair routine by opting for natural shampoos and conditioners, without sulfates or silicones.

Recommendations: Oden's hair oil or the Comme Avant hair care set for a complete routine or the Umaï discovery set for travel-sized treatments to take anywhere!

6th step - We don't forget the body!

Well hidden under layers, the skin on your body is also attacked by friction with clothing. As a result, it becomes dry and can itch.

We therefore take care of it with a superfatted cold soap, gentle and non-aggressive and after the shower, if your skin is tight, choose a moisturizing oil which will repair and nourish your dry skin.

Recommendations: all the superfatted soaps from Clémence & Vivien ( here the Saint-Bernard) , the cleansing treatment from Umaï which leaves a moisturizing veil on your skin or the Almond cold soap from Petits Prodiges

With these different steps and by choosing suitable natural treatments, you can effectively protect your face, body and hair throughout the winter season!

Your skin will be ready for the return of sunny days ☀️