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As the temperature drops, our skin becomes more vulnerable and our shower habits often make it worse. From too-hot water to over-exfoliating and skipping post-shower hydration, winter self-care can unintentionally strip and stress the skin. Here we list some of the main problems and provide solutions with products you can easily pick up on the high street to soothe your skin over winter.
1. Dry, flaky skin from hot showers
Fix it with: Olverum Firming Body Moisturiser 180ml, £46
Rich, replenishing, and collagen-supporting, this intensive moisturiser deeply hydrates while strengthening the skin barrier. Ideal for locking in moisture straight after the shower when the skin is most vulnerable to dehydration.
www.olverum.com or from SpaceNK
2. Over-exfoliating and damaging the skin barrier
Fix it with: Sanctuary Spa Signature Natural Oils Salt Scrub 650g, £18, Boots, Chelmsford A gentle yet effective scrub that smooths without stripping. Perfect for winter when skin needs light exfoliation, not harsh abrasives that cause redness and barrier damage.
3. Using drying body washes that strip your skin
Fix it with: Imperial Leather Ultimate Moisture Cherry Blossom & Almond Oil Foamburst 200ml, £4.50, Boots, High St Colchester
Many body washes contain harsh surfactants that worsen winter dryness. This gel-to-foam formula delivers a creamy, moisture-rich lather that gently cleanses without stripping, keeping the skin soft, hydrated, and comfortable all season.
4. Low energy and sluggish mornings
Fix it with: Original Source Coconut and Shea Butter Gel Body Wash - £1.65, Tesco or Superdrug stores
Natural ingredients and uplifting scents (coconut, shea butter, mint, citrus, tea tree) make these gels the ultimate morning mood boosters and they're kind to skin, too. A sensory pick-me-up without drying detergents.
