Winter Botanicals: Nature's Answer to Seasonal Skin Needs

Winter brings a definite shift in how the skin feels. Cold, dry air outdoors and dry indoor heat create conditions that leave the skin feeling tight or dehydrated. These seasonal and environmental changes tend to affect mostly the seven eighths of your skin that receive less attention day-to-day.

Botanicals offer a natural, practical, and reliable way to support the skin through this transition. They provide hydration, lipids, and comfort in forms the skin recognizes and easily absorbs.

At Seven 8ths, we work with botanicals that have been used for generations across global traditions. These ingredients are chosen for their ability to support full-body skin care and for how they perform in handcrafted formulations.

Aloe Vera for everyday hydration

Aloe is one of the most powerful natural humectants. It offers clean, steady hydration by drawing moisture from the air into the skin and holding it there. This is especially helpful when the environment is aggressively pulling moisture from the skin. Aloe also provides nutrients and enzymes that help heal chapped or abraded winter skin. It absorbs quickly and works well across different skin needs. Aloe appears throughout the Harmonizing Body Milk and the Hydrating Body Cream and is a foundational ingredient in the Rebalancing Face Moisturizer as a powerful humectant.

Jojoba for barrier balance

Jojoba is structurally similar to the skin's natural oils, which helps maintain barrier flexibility when temperatures fluctuate, making it an excellent emollient. The cold and dry of winter often brings roughness or uneven texture on arms, legs, elbows, and knees. Jojoba helps restore balance and contributes to a smoother overall feel which is why it is included in both Seven 8ths body moisturizers. Jojoba softens the skin and gives it a resilient vibrant look and feel.

Shea Butter for targeted nourishment

Shea butter is an excellent occlusive that seals in rich moisture to support areas prone to winter dryness. Elbows, knees, and lower legs often benefit from this deeper level of care. In the Hand Whipped Hydrating Body Cream, shea butter creates a rich, deep emollient seal that helps maintain moisture balance and keeps the skin comfortable and radiant all day.

Calendula for a calmer winter routine

Calendula is a traditional ingredient for herbal medicine and has a long history of helping to heal skin injuries and soothe the skin. European medical authorities have approved Calendula for use as a topical medicine to improve skin healing and reduce inflammation. Wind, dry air, and temperature changes heighten sensitivity and can abrade the skin during the winter months. Calendula offers soothing, regenerative comfort to distressed skin and is part of the Harmonizing Body Milk where it adds a supportive quality to the rich formula.

Borage and Avocado Oils for lasting lipid support

Borage and avocado oils are packed full of omega essential fatty acids that help to reinforce the lipid barrier. As very rich emollients, they help the skin retain moisture more effectively. Winter diminishes the skin’s natural lipid layer, enhances moisture loss, and increases the number of minor skin abrasions. Borage and avocado reinforce this layer and contribute to  more balanced and revitalized skin.

Building a simple winter routine

A winter routine does not need to be complicated. Your skin benefits most from being regular and consistent in your attention and care of areas that are often overlooked.

• Warm water cleansing to help avoid additional dryness. 

• Nutrient-rich moisture from the Harmonizing Body Milk or the Rebalancing Face Moisturizer to replenish hydration and fortify the skin.

• Nutrient-dense nourishment from the Hydrating Body Cream where the skin needs extra care.

This straightforward and uncomplicated routine helps your skin adjust to the season.

Supporting your skin through the season

Winter self-care becomes more effective when the products work with the season's conditions. Botanicals such as aloe, jojoba, shea, calendula, borage, and avocado provide straightforward support and help the skin maintain comfort, resilience, and vitality through the colder months of winter. When applied with intention, they create a full-body experience that is aligned with the Seven 8ths philosophy of balance, harmony, clarity, and a deep reverence for self.

If you want help determining which Seven 8ths moisturizer would best support your skin this winter, schedule a complimentary skin consultation. Our team will guide you through your full-body needs and help you build a routine that fits your daily life.

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