The Dry January Survival Guide: Must-Have Hair and Skincare
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Megan Braddell
Dry January isn’t just applicable for those of us that are ditching the wine this month! In the colder months it’s normal to notice that your skin or hair is looking and feeling dryer than usual.
Wind, frost and rain can be harsh on our hair and skin. As a result, sometimes we need to pull out the stops and bring out more nourishing beauty products from the back of the shelf to give our hair and skin that extra little bit of SOS it needs.
So, don’t fret, we’ve done the research for you and listed below the best gorgeous beauty steals for dry skin and hair that meet every budget – so that you don’t have to!
Mirror mirror on the wall, who has the most hydrated, dewy skin of them all?
The brand new Multi Vitamin Power Recovery Cream from Dermalogica is a stressed skin saviour, you’ll feel the quality of this cream as soon as you try it once. It provides instant hydration to tired, stressed skin and will inject a dewy, hydrated glow into your skin.
You can’t put a price on skin confidence and this is a product that really packs a punch in offering deep hydration. Formulated with ACE vitamin complex, if you’re looking to improve your skin health and seriously put an end to dry spells we really recommend trying Dermalogica’s newest invention.
*After 1 week. **After 2 weeks. ***After 3 weeks. Consumer perception results based on independent 4 week study of 31 subjects, 2 applications/day.
The Weleda Skin Food range is notorious amongst beauty enthusiasts, models and make up artists, for many good reasons! Wherever you’re suffering from dry skin – either on your body or face, Weleda Skin Food will instantly nourish your skin with rich, intensive care that’s super kind to your skin.
This rich intensive cream has been crafted with organic sunflower seed oil and extracts of wild pansy, chamomile, calendula and rosemary extract (all of which perk up tired skin!) So, if you need an instant, rich rescue remedy for your complexion, then you’ve found it in this product.
This is one of those products you’ll reach for every time you want to wake up with a fresh, well rested looking complexion. You’ve heard about how good Greek Yoghurt is for your body to ingest and it’s not as well known (outside of Greece) how truly good it is for your skin too.
Formulated to simply nourish and replenish your skin throughout the night without any nasties, this sleeping facial is a thirst quencher that you can really rely on to give even the most sensitive of skin a hydration boost.
CeraVe is one of those brands you buy a product from knowing that it’s going to do what it says it does – developed with dermatologists, this lightweight moisturiser is a must have addition as the final step in your daily skincare routine, morning and night.
This moisturiser has been formulated with niacinamide and vitamin B3, which are two skincare heroes that will protect your skin’s natural barrier and nourish it simultaneously. We love the fact it also has SPF 50 in it, because whilst it repairs the skin from dryness and damage, it also protects your skin from future damage that’s often caused by UV.
The Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate is a hairdresser favourite and has been increasing in popularity because it leaves your hair looking and feeling flawless. It’s perfect for healing colour treated hair and leaving your locks looking glossy, it’s been said by everyone in the Gorgeous Shop office who’s tried it that you notice the difference in your hair straight away after using and styling- it smells fresh, leaves your hair feeling clean and gives a renewed effect that you can often only find after a salon trip.
This range from Kerastase works by penetrating the hair’s surface and rebuilding the internal bonds to give it renewed strength and shine. It also balances the pH level of your hair, ensuring that it stays healthy and happy. With the shampoo, conditioner and leave in treatment, this is a fully fledged haircare routine that will breathe new life into your hair.
Believe us when we say once you integrate this hair oil into your haircare routine, it will be genuinely difficult to finish any look without it. Post heat styling, applying a pump or two of this serum to your ends will tie every look together. Likewise, applying it before bed will have you waking up feeling and looking put together as soon as you feel how soft your hair is (and how sleek it looks!)
Infused with Camellia Oil, Argan Oil and Marula Oil – Kerastase meticulously crafted this oil to deliver you with a daily dose of nourishment for a healthy, salon-worthy finish (literally every time).
The Matrix food for soft treatment locks in hair moisture – leaving even the most dry ends feeling and looking renewed. If you’re looking for a mask that has a detangling, repairing and intensely hydrating effect on the hair then you’ll love, love, love this treatment mask.
Infused with Avocado Oil and Hyaluronic acid, after use your hair cuticle will be sealed, making your hair softer to touch and visibly smoother. Trust us, once you use it once you won’t be able to stop running your fingers through your hair to experience the softness(it also smells amazing!)
This leave in treatment from Coco & Eve is a perfect SOS treatment for heat damaged hair (from sun exposure or heated tools) as well as colour damaged hair. Enriched with hair repair complex (Oligopeptide 78, Biomimetic Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid) this leave-in treatment has been designed from start to finish to leave your hair structure repaired and renewed.
So, what are you waiting for? Achieve silk, soft and shiny locks that are protected and healed in under ten minutes with this Coco & Eve leave-in treatment…