Hand & Body Care, Why Winter Skin Needs Richer Hydration

As the seasons shift, so does your skin’s mood. The crisp air of autumn and the chill of winter bring with them low humidity, indoor heating, and colder winds, all of which quietly steal away your skin’s moisture.

That’s why your skin needs a little more love when the temperature drops. A richer, more nourishing cream isn’t just a seasonal indulgence, it’s essential protection.

hand and body cream for hydrated and moisturised skin

The Winter Skin Effect

When the air is dry, the water in your skin evaporates more quickly. This can leave the outer layer (the stratum corneum) dehydrated and fragile, leading to tightness, flaking, or dullness. Your hands, which are often exposed, can feel rough and lose their natural suppleness.

A lightweight lotion that worked perfectly in summer may no longer provide enough barrier support in winter. This is where a richerhand and body creamcomes in, one designed to lock in hydration while keeping skin smooth and resilient.

applying body cream to skin

The Power of Protective Ingredients

Our Hand & Body Creamcombines plant-based emollients and humectants to counteract winter dryness from every angle:

  • Shea butterandcoconut oilcreate a nourishing shield that prevents moisture loss.
  • Glycerinandbetainedraw water into the skin, maintaining hydration balance even in heated indoor environments.
  • Squalaneandsunflower seed oilmimic the skin’s natural lipids, reinforcing its barrier and leaving it silky rather than greasy.
  • Verbascum Thapsus flower gently helps the skin glow from within. By interacting with UV light, it creates a subtle, natural radiance that makes skin lookbrighter, healthier, and more youthful. Beyond its illuminating effect, it also helpsprotect against environmental stressors, supporting skin that feels nourished, resilient, and naturally luminous.

Together, these ingredients form a comforting cocoon, replenishing lost moisture while strengthening your skin’s ability to retain it.

Verbascum Thapsus flower

Verbascum Thapsus Flower

A Seasonal Ritual

Richer hydration isn’t about heaviness; it’s about protection and care. Massage the cream into slightly damp skin after showering to seal in moisture. Keep a tube on your desk or in your bag for hands that feel soft and comforted all day.

As nature slows down for winter, it’s your cue to do the same. Take an extra moment for warmth, stillness, and self-care and let your skincare ritual become a gentle act of nourishment for both body and mind.

Shop our Hand & Body Cream here.

About Lucy Bee 

Founded by Lucy, a beauty therapist and mum, Lucy Bee is an independent British skincare and wellness brand dedicated to creating effective and unique formulations. Customer care is of prime importance to us and we have a V-I-Bee reward credits scheme for our account holders as thanks for their loyalty. All of our products have a focus on sustainability, organic, natural, vegan and cruelty free. Since launching in 2012 with fair trade coconut oil, Lucy Bee delivers uncompromising quality to conscious beauty.  

Any information provided by us is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. We always recommend referring your health queries to a qualified medical practitioner. 

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