Winter Skincare & Wellness

South African winters are hard on skin for three reasons at once: dry highveld air, indoor heating, and showers that get hotter as the mornings get colder. All three strip the same thing, which is the lipid layer that holds water in. So winter is less about adding treatments and more about sealing. Swap a lotion for a balm: Black Pepper and Frangipani Body Balm are the richest, and Energising Body Oil works over damp skin straight out of the bath. Run baths with the Bath & Sleep Collection rather than long hot showers. For the chest and sinuses, Eucalyptus 100% Natural Essential Oil and the Eucalyptus Natural Spring Water Mist are what most people reach for, and Energy Charge clears a closed-up room.

On the hair side, the Bio Therapy Shampoo and Conditioner bundle is the lighter, sulphate-free option for a scalp that gets dry and itchy indoors. The Herbal Bag Gift Set and Essential Soul Collection gather the winter favourites together.