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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I discovered the La Roche-Posay Lipikar range last year and Lipikar truly is a sensitive skin saviour. If you suffer from dry, sensitive, eczema-prone skin, you have to try this range. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. La Roche-Posay has added something new to their range and it’s a product no one should be without this winter – the La Roche-Posay Lipikar Stick AP+.

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Stick AP+

This 15ml stick has been formulated for atopic eczema-prone skin, itchy skin, irritated skin and dry, patchy skin. Its aim is to instantly relieve scratching urges and reduce eczema lesions. Even when you’re on the go.

The stick contains lipid-replenishing shea butter, anti-inflammatory madecassoside and anti-bacterial zinc gluconate.

It is safe to be used on any part of the body (including the eyelids – a fact I can confirm) thanks to its high-tolerance formula and it’s gentle enough to use on babies from 3 months.

This little stick is an absolute beauty It’s change of season and my allergies are acting up. This means eczema flare-ups on my body and dry patches on my face. La Roche-Posay has provided me with the perfect product to soothe and calm the irritation on contact. It also helps to hide the scaly bits on my face and makes my make-up look a lot better. It is also very soothing for the skin between the nose and lips that gets inflamed because of constant nose blowing. It’s gorgeous for the lips too.

La Roche-Posay Lipikar Stick AP+

If you take one thing from this review though … as much as I love it for myself, this is an absolute MUST for kids suffering from eczema. The La Roche-Posay Lipikar Stick is easy to use, small enough to pop in a school bag, it doesn’t transfer to clothes and all you feel when it’s applied, is relief. If you have kids that suffer, please give it a try.

The stick retails for R170 which sounds like a lot for 15ml, but it’s going to last.

Visit www.laroche-posay.co.za to learn more and find a stockist near you.

xoxo