Winter Skin Solutions

By VITA Daily

Winter’s here—and so are all the dreadful things that come along with it. Dry, irritated, flaky skin: we’re fighting back! Here’s our hand-picked army of products and procedures, ready for a face-on battle. —Nicole Chiu

• LIPIDOL – OVERNIGHT FACE OIL

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  Are you feeling the drying effects of winter on your skin? A boost of hydration is in order. Lipidol’s overnight face oil works while you sleep to supplement the skin’s natural oily layer and increase moisture retention. When you wake up, your skin will look and feel like you’ve had a facial. Lightly fragranced with essential oils of Ylang-Ylang and Black Pepper, this overnight rejuvenator won’t clog pores and is safe for sensitive skin. For the ultimate nighttime beauty routine, first cleanse and remove makeup with Lipidol’s cleansing face oil. Available at Walmart and coming soon to Shoppers Drug Mart. $9

• KIEHL’S – ULTRA FACIAL CREAM

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  For all you winter-sport lovers, this is guaranteed to keep your face smooth and healthy looking—even after a long day hitting the slopes! Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream keeps your skin hydrated by retaining your own moisture while also drawing and absorbing moisture from the air. Fun fact: this 24-hour moisturizer supported and protected the faces of six brave explorers as they climbed Greenland’s ice covered peaks (so, good enough for us!). $34 at Kiehls.ca

• FIRST AID BEAUTY – HELLO FAB COCONUT SKIN SMOOTHIE PRIMING MOISTURIZER

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  Is your make up looking "off" from the ultra-low temperatures? The makeup gods have come through! First Aid Beauty’s Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer is a superfood-powered, oil-free priming moisturizer that brightens, smooths and visibly blurs pores and imperfections, all the while leaving skin with a natural, dewy glow. Great for all skin types, even sensitive! Just apply evenly over your clean face and follow with your normal makeup routine. You can also wear this alone for a natural look. $35 at sephora.com

• JO MALONE – VITAMIN E BODY TREATMENT SCRUB

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  This is a winter staple for dry skin that will leave your skin feeling soft and rejuvenated. Jo Malone introduces a luxuriously revitalizing treatment that sloughs away surface cells to reveal radiant-looking new skin. A signature ingredient and beneficial antioxidant, vitamin E is combined with salt to encourage a youthful glow. The 600-gram tub will last you well over to spring, and only requires you use a small amount each time. The body scrub comes presented in a signature box tied with a ribbon. $105 at jomalone.com

• L’OCCITANE – SHEA BUTTER INTENSIVE HAND BALM

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  Everyday we cook, clean, type and work with our hands. The pair goes through a lot of abuse, especially during the winter season when our skin needs extra attention. L’Occitane’s Shea Butter Intensive Hand Balm will provide you with some serious protection and comfort from the aggressive cold temperatures. Formulated with a high concentration of 25 per cent shea butter, the ultra-rich texture will melt into your hands and nails the moment it is applied. Use this balm daily to protect your hands from dryness, or apply a thick layer before bed for an intense nourishing mask treatment. $40 at loccitane.ca

• SKIN LAUNDRY – GENTLE FOAMING FACE WASH

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  Does your face wash leave your skin feeling dry and tight during the frigid temperatures? We’ve got an answer to your prayers! Skin Laundry’s gentle foaming cleanser with soothing cucumber and chamomile extracts is perfect for all skin types.This cleanser gently yet effectively washes away dirt, excess oils, and impurities without over-drying or irritating. Cucumber and chamomile extracts calm and soothe, while shea butter leaves skin soft and supple. You can start your mornings with this cleanser or end your day with it! $25 at sephora.com

• LXMI – PURE NILOTICA MELT NOURISHING BALM-TO-OIL

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  Less is more, and in this case, it’s definitely true! Made with only one ingredient, LXMI’s Pure Nilotica Melt Nourishing Balm is a deep nourishing overnight treatment used to hydrate dry, damaged skin and smooth visible imperfections. Just what is this revolutionary, mystery ingredient? 100% Organic Nilotica Reserve, rare nuts sourced from the pristine Nile River Valley. Scoop a small amount with the spatula included, then massage into skin and wait for two minutes to allow for optimal absorption. $81 at lxmi.com

• ROSEBUD PERFUME CO. – ROSESBUD SALVE $7.50

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  Known as “a miracle in a can,” this number 1-selling balm has been produced since 1892! A cult-favourite, it calms and heals irritation and can also be used to soothe the sting of minor burns on skin. You can even use it on dry elbows or knees to condition and relieve dryness. It is also an excellent treatment remedy for diaper rash. The real question is, what can’t this balm do? $7.50 at sephora.com

• KOPARI – COCONUT CLEANSING OIL

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  Say goodbye to dirt, makeup and impurities. Kopari’s Coconut Cleansing Oil will leave your face feeling clean, supple and smooth without stripping skin’s natural moisture or clogging pores. Formulated with coconut oil, green tea oil and rice oil, this powerful combination is ultra-hydrating and stacked with natural antioxidants to help soften skin. This is the perfect first step in your skin-care routine to combat the cold, dry air. Or, melt off makeup ever so gently by using it at the end of your day! $40 at koparibeauty.com

• INTRACEUTICALS OXYGEN INFUSION FACIAL

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  If you haven’t had one of these … well, all we can say is, what are you waiting for?! Though a true Intraceuticals Oxygen Infusion Facial is offered by few Canadian skin experts (in Vancouver, Glow Dermal Therapy founder Amanda Hlatky is very nearly the city’s only provider), your dry winter skin will thank you for taking the extra steps to seek this special service out. The treatment, loved by Hollywood stars and Victoria’s Secret angels alike, uses an oxygen machine to infuse the skin’s surface with serums rich in vitamins and antioxidants. Seasonal dryness is quenched, fine lines are reduced and skin is left looking completely radiant. It’s a completely non-evasive procedure that will leave you glowing—guaranteed! $175 for 50 min at http://www.glowtherapy.ca/  (Psst: Add a light-therapy LED facial ($65-$145) and don a funny-yet-effective mask to brighten skin, promote wound healing and cellular regeneration, fight acne bacteria and activate collagen production. Take that, winter.)