Lock in the moisture this winter – Kiss Blush & Tell

I am typing this blog post and, for the first time in ages, wearing a chunky knit whilst still shivering. South African winters are not for the faint-hearted (unless you live in Durban) and can wreak havoc on our skins. The lack of moisture in the air, combined with the drop in temperatures means we need to tweak our skincare routines to ensure we don’t end up with tight, dry, itchy skin.

Today I am going to be discussing two ingredients in detail: Squalane and Hyaluron/Hyaluronic Acid. Two key ingredients focused on hydrating and locking in the moisture – a great combo! Both of which are found in the brand new SKOON Hydration Super Duo.

This duo pack from SKOON contains both aforementioned ingredients: you have the SKOON Wow Wow Wonder serum (15ml) which contains your Hyaluron and Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, which is your Vitamin C, alongside a bottle of the SKOON Squalane (also 15ml) which is pure Squalane. The dream team to combat the winter blues! Let’s unpack the ingredients and why they are beneficial in any skincare routine.

SQUALANE

Funnily enough, this question has cropped up quite a bit in my DMs of late – you guys are keen to learn more about Squalane and its benefits. `This is a pretty straightforward ingredient which aims to lock in that moisture BUT there is a bit of background I want to give you first.

You may have heard Squalane pronounced differently, like ‘Squalene’ – these are, in fact, two different things so let me try and (super succinctly) explain the difference. Squalene with an ‘E’, is naturally produced by the body – it’s produced by the oil glands in our skin. This oil is made up of a few things, Squalene included, and aims to help keep the skin moisturized and keep our skin barrier happy (amongst other things). However, like with all good…