By Lynn N. Capri

Winter weather can bring on a variety of skin issues that affect us from head to toe, but since our faces and hands are the most exposed, they seem to bear the brunt of the damage during the cold months. Natural beauties know to reach for USDA-certified organic products from John Masters Organics to protect and treat skin and lips that have been exposed to brisk winds, cold weather and the drying heat of the indoors.

Lip Calm

Protect lips from rough winter weather with this organic balm, which works to prevent delicate skin from becoming chapped or cracked without any of the harmful ingredients found in many other lip products. Formulated with ten certified organic ingredients, Lip Calm is enriched with jojoba, borage, and olive oils to provide the ultimate hydration. (Retail Price: $6.00, .15 fl. oz)

Contains:

  • lemon & lime ~ antioxidants; great flavor & scent
  • tangerine ~ antioxidant; great flavor & scent
  • olive oil ~ high in antioxidants and binds moisture to the skin
  • jojoba oil & borage oil ~ restore moisture

 

Cacao & Cupuacu Hand & Body Butter

This ultra-moisturizing formula is an effective blend of certified organic plant oils and butters known to help combat the drying effects of extreme temperatures. Formulated with a blend of cacao, shea and cupuacu butters, this smooth hand and body butter provides moisture to replenish even the most dehydrated skin. Apply to areas frequently affected by dryness, especially hands, feet and brittle nails, to tackle damage caused by cold winter weather. (Retail Price: $32, 4 fl. oz)

Contains:

  • cupuacu butter ~ locks in moisture to help restore skin elasticity
  • cacao butter ~ helps fade blemishes and stretch marks
  • cranberry seed oil ~ powerful anti-oxidant and one of nature’s best sources of omega 3 and omega 6 essential fatty acids
  • shea butter ~ penetrates deep into the skin to smooth, moisturize and help keep skin balanced and toned
  •  borage oil ~ restores moisture
  •  rose hip oil ~ high in oleic, linoleic and linolenic acids

All John Masters Organics products are available at www.johnmasters.com.