Winter skin guide

Fragrance-Free Moisturizers for Winter: Our Amazon.ca Picks

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The Canadian Dermatology Association suggests avoiding fragrance, synthetic or natural, in skincare and laundry products when skin is dry. That's why every pick below is sold as fragrance-free.

"Unscented" isn't always "fragrance-free"

"Unscented" products can still contain ingredients added to mask a smell. Look for "fragrance-free" on the label and check the ingredient list for "fragrance" or "parfum".

Ingredients worth looking for

The CDA lists ingredients helpful for dry skin, including glycerin, hyaluronic acid, dimethicone, petrolatum, mineral oil, urea and lactic acid.

Face

• CeraVe Moisturizing Cream on Amazon.ca →
  Rich cream with ceramides; works on face and body.
• CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 on Amazon.ca →
  Morning moisturizer with broad-spectrum SPF 30.

Body

• Eucerin Complete Repair Lotion, 5% Urea on Amazon.ca →
  Body lotion with urea and ceramides for dry winter skin.
• Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion, Fragrance-Free on Amazon.ca →
  Everyday oat body lotion for normal to dry skin.

Balms and spot care

• La Roche-Posay Cicaplast Baume B5 on Amazon.ca →
  Rich multi-purpose balm for dry, rough-feeling spots.
• Vaseline Original Petroleum Jelly on Amazon.ca →
  A thin final layer at night over cream.

Lips and hands

• Aquaphor Lip Repair Ointment on Amazon.ca →
• Neutrogena Norwegian Formula Hand Cream, Fragrance-Free on Amazon.ca →

Always check the current label before buying; formulas can change. Patch-test anything new on a small area first.

Sources: Canadian Dermatology Association: Dry Skin.

General cosmetic information only, not medical advice. If your skin is cracked, bleeding, very itchy or not improving, please see a pharmacist, doctor or dermatologist. Prices and availability are set by Amazon.ca and may change.