Winter skin tends to be dry and dull, but no matter how much moisturiser you apply, sometimes you need a little extra TLC to send it packing. That’s where organic skincare ingredients that brighten up your skin are so useful. Here are some of the best, totally healthy ingredients you should be feeding your skin.
Marshmallow Extract
When you hear the word ‘marshmallow’, you might imagine those delicious, creamy sweet treats, but marshmallow is also a type of herb. It has many uses for skin, such as helping to treat inflammation, it works well as a softening ingredient and clears up uneven pigmentation.
Where to find it? Get your hands on a rejuvenating body cream such as Mallow and Starflower Body Cream by Miöja. It hydrates the skin while protecting it against environmental conditions. Besides for mallow, starflower is also useful. It is a great source of omega-6 oil that reduces irritation and itchiness which can occur with dry skin in winter, while helping the skin produce new cells for a fresher, more beautiful complexion.
Ginger
Chances are you already have ginger in your kitchen to ward off sore throats and colds, right? Well, it should also be applied to your skin. You can do this yourself by making your own ginger face mask with equal parts of grated ginger, lemon juice and honey, then applying it to your skin. After sitting with it for 30 minutes, wash it off and see the instant radiance. Ginger is so great for your skin because it contains antioxidants to kill free radicals and boost your skin tone for a more luminous complexion.
Grab a product like Healing Earth African Ginger Corrective Firming & Slimming Cream that contains ginger to brighten up your skin. When blended with other ingredients, such as black pepper and cypress, the result is a more toned and firm body that’s got bikini season on its mind!
Almond Milk
Almond milk sounds soft and nourishing and that’s exactly what you get when using skincare products that contain it. It’s an excellent moisturiser but it also helps to soothe the skin. If your complexion tends to get red during winter or you suffer from rosacea, almond milk is great at calming your skin so you can reclaim a gorgeous, soft and clear complexion.
Find almond milk in Celestial by Lush. It’s filled with calming ingredients to keep skin happy and heavenly smooth.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is known for boosting your immune system, but it also boosts the health of your skin. Vitamin C helps to even out your skin tone because it is a natural skin lightening ingredient. It also encourages collagen production, helping your skin become firmer and more elastic.
You can find Vitamin C in a product like Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturiser. This gorgeous product clears up blotchy or sun-damaged skin while nourishing your complexion for quick and easy radiance.
