It’s that time of year again – dry winter air and fluctuating temperatures can wreak havoc on your skin. The situation is often worse for travellers, with every change in season and scenery bringing their own set of troubles. While bringing your warm clothes and furry jackets into your winter wardrobe, don’t forget that your skincare will also need some shuffling. Maintaining a healthy skincare routine becomes even more essential when you’re on the move, and here are some winter skincare products that will help you moisturise and hydrate even as you travel. 

Fig, Vanilla and Blood Orange Body Butter by Juicy Chemistry

For soft and supple skin, pick this body butter by Juicy Chemistry, made with a blend of plant butter and oils. It leaves your cracked elbows, knees and hands moisturised and removes dryness and oxidative stress while helping soothe agitated skin. Moreover, it’s completely organic, vegan, cruelty-free and devoid of synthetic fragrances. And it’s compact packaging makes it super easy to carry when on the move. 

Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant By Bioderma 

This soft purifying cleansing gel will ensure your skin gets nourished by gently cleansing the skin while preventing dryness and irritation. Formulated with purifying agents and Vitamin PP, Atoderm Intensive Gel Moussant will strengthen the skin barrier naturally. 

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for Scalp By The Ordinary 

A milky serum enriched with the goodness of hyaluronic acid (HA) and squalane, Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA for Scalp is a holy grail for hair care in winter, keeping your mane moisturised and hydrated when you travel. Meant to be applied at bedtime on a dry scalp, this formula ensures your hair is manageable and healthy even in harsh winters. 

Signature Totale Coolin Sunscream SPF 50+ By Derma Totale

If there is one skin essential travellers swear by, it is sunscreen. And Derma Totale’s coolin-powered cream is perfect for decreasing heat damage while increasing skin elasticity. Coolin, a fermented natural extract from mushrooms originating in Finland, helps modulate skin temperature and leave dry skin more relaxed and moisturised. 

Ubtan Face Serum for Tan Removal By WOW Skin Science

 This serum is a must-have for travellers who struggle with a tan that refuses to leave and skin that gets chapped in winter. The Ubtan Face Serum By WOW Skin Science uses natural actives like saffron and turmeric extracts, rosewater, sweet almond oil and the OG, hyaluronic acid, to eliminate dullness and tan while keeping your skin moisturised. Devoid of any parabens, mineral oil, or silicones, this serum is safe for all skin types.

Pristine Skin Healing Cream By BOHECO

Constant exposure to sun and pollution leads to the erosion of our skin’s natural protective barrier. It is only exacerbated by the dry winter wind and leads to skin issues. Pristine Skin Healing Cream by BOHECO is helpful for individuals with dry skin conditions, inflammatory skin conditions, skin sensitivity, acne and dry skin complications. Enriched with Cannabinoids, Kokum butter and aloe vera, this cream is easy to use and hydrates flaky winter skin.

Lip Sleeping Mask EX by Laneige

We are all guilty of chewing on our lips in the winter, trying to remove the dead skin that often refuses to go. With this overnight lip mask, chapped lips will be a thing of the past. Enriched with Berry Fruit Complex, Vitamin C, and coconut oil, this lip mask traps moisture inside the skin, keeping it hydrated and supple all day. Top it up with a lip balm, and you’re good to go. 

**Always do a patch test before using any skin product.