Winter Self-Care: Essential Beauty Products for Busy Moms

By Johanne Kabiwa, 09 June 2023

Winter is here, and we all know how busy life can get. Between work, kids, and a million other things, finding time for ourselves can feel like a challenge. Just know we've got your back with our ultimate guide to winter essential beauty products that are perfect for busy, on-the-go moms like us.

First things first, let's talk about keeping our skin hydrated and nourished from head to toe. Cold weather can be harsh on our bodies, so it's important to show them some love.

Hydrating Body Lotion:

Cold weather can leave our skin feeling dry and dehydrated. Show your body some love by investing in a nourishing body lotion this winter we recommend one with rich, moisturizing ingredients like Shea butter, cocoa butter, or almond oil.

Try Vaseline Intense Care Cocoa Glow rich in cocoa butter and Shea butter, the Freesia Body souffle rich in vitamin E as well as the Elite Beauty unrefined raw Shea Butter

Nourishing Hand Cream:

Our hands work hard, so let's give them the care they deserve. Treat yourself to a heavenly hand cream that provides deep hydration and keeps your hands silky and soft. Look for creams infused with ingredients like argan oil, jojoba oil, or shea butter. Keep one in your bag, one on your desk, and one by your bedside.

Woolworths Everyday Hand Cream and Eucerin Urea Repair Plus Hand Cream are fantastic choices to soothe and protect your hands

Nourishing Lip Balm:

Chapped lips are a common struggle during winter, but we've got the secret weapon: a lip balm that works wonders. Find one that's ultra-nourishing and keeps your lips hydrated all day long. Look for ingredients like beeswax, coconut oil, or vitamin E for that extra dose of moisture.

Dischem Lip Therapy and Eucerin Intensive Lip Balm are highly recommended options

Pro Tip: remember to exfoliate your lip as well we recommend trying L'action exfoliating soft lip scrub or a great DIY lip scrub.

Exfoliating Scrub:

Don't forget to exfoliate! Find a gentle exfoliating scrub. Gentle exfoliating scrubs such as Dr. Teal's Epsom Body Scrub and The Body Shop Sugar Body Scrub help remove dead skin cells and leave your skin radiant and rejuvenated.

Don't forget to take care of yourself this winter these beauty essentials will help you feel confident and beautiful. Remember, you're doing an amazing job, and a little self-care goes a long way.