House of Fraser Blog

Our skin is taking a hammering at the moment. The freezing cold temperatures and heating (when it works) is drying our skin out terribly. You only have to look down the office to see each girl inspecting her dry arms or elbows, and trying to slather hand cream onto their shoulders. Yes, this time of year plays havoc with your skin, but we’ve tracked down our favourite body moisturisers.

The fragrance moisturisers

Left to right: Lola body cream, £27, Marc Jacobs. Chloe body lotion, £25, Chloe. For Her body cream, £43, Narciso Rodriguez.

If you love your skin and you love your fragrance, why not combine the two? If you want your perfume to go further then use a body lotion in your favourite fragrance. It will stay on your skin longer, leaving it with a gorgeous scent, and fragranced moisturisers are now super effective. We adore Chloe and so rubbing this in every morning feels like a luxury rather than a chore.

The extreme moisturisers

Left to right: Blood orange & white pepper body butter, £23, Bliss. Exotic fragipani monoi moisture melt, £29, Elemis. Shea butter ultra rich body cream, £25, L’Occitane.

If your skin has been taking a battering, then these creams are the ones for you. They are seriously intensive and will really soften that skin. We are major fans of Bliss’ body butters as they have an instant smoothing effect. These creams and oils are often quite tough to rub in, so your best bet is to apply straight after showering or bathing when your pores are open. Really work the cream or oil into your skin, and massage in round circles to help improve circulation.

The firming moisturisers

Left to right: Hydroform firming body cream, £33, Darphin. FatGirlSleep, £32, Bliss. Prolange for the body, £33, Decleor.

If you want more from your moisturiser, then firming ones are great. For all of us who suffer from dimples and stretch marks, these are the answer. These creams can’t completely rid you of problem areas, but then can plump, firm and add elasticity into those troublesome places. The Darphin cream is a total dream, it’s rich, it’s moisturising, and it leaves skin flawless. Use every night before bed for best results.