The heating is on full blast, the wind bites your cheeks, and your skin feels like sandpaper. Sound familiar? During winter months, up to 60% of people suffer from dry, flaky skin. Uriage, the French dermo-cosmetic brand based on thermal water from Uriage-les-Bains, offers a complete solution with its Xémose range.
Why is skin drier in winter?
Your skin has a protective lipid layer that retains moisture. In winter, this barrier is attacked from both sides: cold, dry air outside and central heating inside. Hot showers make it worse by stripping natural lipids.
The best Uriage products for winter
Uriage Xémose Relipidating Cream Anti-Irritation 200ml - from €11.05
The flagship of the Xémose range for very dry, atopy-prone skin. Contains patented Cerasterol-2F. Prices from €11.05 to €22.59, over €11 savings.
Uriage Xémose Anti-Itch Soothing Oil Balm - from €16.70
A hybrid half-oil, half-balm product. Nourishes without greasy residue. Up to 48-hour hydration. From €16.70 to €23.05.
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Uriage Water Essence 100ml - from €5.24
Lightweight lotion that absorbs instantly. Excellent value. From €5.24 to €22.60, over €17 difference.
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Uriage Xémose C8+ Soothing Cream 200ml - from €15.85
Intensive formula with extra ceramides and anti-itch ingredients. From €15.85 to €24.65.
Uriage Eau Thermale Water Cream 40ml - from €9.79
Light gel-cream hydration. From €9.79 to €19.35 across six Belgian pharmacies.
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Conclusion
Dry winter skin is treatable with the right products. Price differences between Belgian pharmacies are huge - sometimes over €17 for the same product. Always compare on PharmaCompare.