Is your skin already feeling the effects of the colder weather? Is your skin dry, itchy, scaly, sensitive, inflamed? I feel your pain. Below is a round-up of my current favourites products to ditch the itch from head to toe.

Ditch the Itch this Winter

Lamelle Serra Soothing Cream – R665

Ditch the Itch Lamelle Serra Soothing Cream

Oh my word!! Serra Soothing Cream is a freakin’ lifesaver! If you suffer from dry skin, this product is Heaven sent. This cream treats exceptionally dry, sensitive, inflamed or allergic skin and it does it very well. This cream most definitely lives up to its name. My tube is nearing empty and I need more. Trust me, it is a must have for winter. Pop over to the Lamelle website to have a look at the other products in the range. I need to get my hands on it all too.

Dr. Dermal The Omega Skin Oil – R675

Ditch the Itch Dr Dermal Omega Skin Oil

Holy grail. I used the Dr. Dermal Omega Skin Oil in 2016 and it is still the best facial oil for winter I’ve used. I got away with not using it last year, but change of season has been hell on my skin this year and I need it. Badly. If you want to try it (and I know you do) you can use my discount code PRETTYPLEASE5 to save 5% on all your purchases on www.drdermal.com.

Avene XeraCalm Cleansing Oil (R250) & Lipid Replenishing Balm (R320)

Avene XeraCalm Replenishing Cleansing Oil is formulated for very dry skin and skin prone to itching and atopic-dermatitis. It is freakin’ fantastic! The lipid-rich formula helps to repair, nourish and strengthen the skin’s barrier whilst cleansing and it leaves skin feeling soft, comfortable and smooth. This super gentle cleansing oil is soap and fragrance-free and is safe for adults, children and infants. It can be used on the face and body. I’ve tried it on my face and it is gorgeous. Does a great job taking off make-up too.

The Avene XeraCalm Lipid-Replenishing Balm is specially formulated with mineral-rich thermal spring water and lipid-rich ingredients to ditch the itch. And it does it very well. The balm is thick, nourishing and very soothing. It deeply hydrates severely dry skin and can be used on infant, children’s and adult skin.

Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion – R360

Ditch the Itch Cetaphil DailyAdvance Lotion

If you prefer a lotion to a thick cream or balm, the Cetaphil DailyAdvance Ultra Hydrating Lotion is the one for you. It feels very light, but it is very hydrating and soothing. It can be used on the face and body and it works great with my sensitive skin.

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Stick AP+ – R170

Ditch the Itch - La Roche-Posay Lipikar Stick AP+

The La Roche-Posay Lipikar Stick AP+ stick has been formulated for atopic eczema-prone skin, itchy skin, irritated skin and dry, patchy skin. It instantly relieves scratching urges and is said to reduce eczema lesions. This gorgeous product is perfect to treat dry patches on the face and body and it makes for a fantastic lip balm too.

Mixa Cica Repair Balm – R80

Ditch the Itch - Mixa

The Mixa Cica Repair Balm is super thick and an absolute winner and a must-have during winter. It reinforces skin barrier function and relieves skin discomfort. Perfect to treat rough, scaly skin on face, body and hands.

Do you have any products that you swear by?! I would love to know how you ditch the itch. Please share your tips in the comments below.

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Dry, scaly, tight skin? I feel your pain. I have extremely dry skin and it requires a lot of love and attention. Especially in winter. NIVEA comes to the rescue again. Not that it is a surprise to most of us, hey?! NIVEA is awesome.

NIVEA Rich Nourishing Body Lotion Review

If you have normal skin, you can stop reading now. I can almost guarantee that you will hate this lotion.

It is heavy and rich.

And that is exactly what my skin needs in winter. It tends to take a bit of time to fully absorb, but I don’t mind. I can feel my skin sighing with relief when I apply it. It leaves my skin feeling smooth, comfortable and nourished for the whole day. The care that this lotion provides, lasts. And that is quite a feat during the cold, dry months.

If your skin needs a little extra care, NIVEA Rich Nourishing Body Lotion is for you.

Want to know what makes the gorgeous lotion even better? The price!

250ml goes for R36.99, 400ml for R47.99 and a massive 625ml pump bottle goes for only R69.99.

And now you know ;)

xoxo