13 editor-loved wellness products to help take the sting out of winter

Why should your face get all the good stuff? Superboost your winter body care regimen  with the award-winning body wash from Iota. Since I first discovered the brand, their microbiome balancing body wash has become a total staple. The unique inclusion of prebiotics and postbiotics helps to repair dry skin and keep it that way, even when the climate is working against you. And because it’s packed with face-grade actives like Niacinamide and Vitamins A, C and E, they help make skin brighter, healthier and overall more nourished–just like the skincare routine I’ve been perfecting for ages.

Throughout the cold, dry months a humidifier can make all the difference–especially when sickness strikes. We’re fans of this small but mighty humidifier from Vicks which is great for nurseries and bedrooms. It’s the perfect size to perch on the nightstand right next to your head with a convenient dial to control the mist level. There’s also an integrated night light which can be set to seven different colors. The design is super easy to clean and doesn’t require a filter (one less thing to think about!) but best of all, you can boost its soothing powers with essential oils or menthol, eucalyptus, or rosemary and lavender VapoPads. (They include one as a sample but are otherwise sold separately.)

There are few products that I’m as devoted to as Vanicream. It has saved both my son’s skin and my own through various eczema flares and keeps our sensitive skin happy through the most challenging months. Made with barrier nourishing hyaluronic acid and ceramides and no fragrance, essential oils or anything to irritate it’s super hydrating without being heavy or greasy. Best of all, a bucket of it costs less than 13 bucks. Slather with abandon!

When 4pm looks like midnight, sometimes I need a little extra boost to get through the rest of the day. Drinking coffee that late doesn’t make it easy to unwind just a few hours later, so Ting from Moon Juice is my go-to. The caffeine-free supplement is loaded with B Vitamins, folate and ginseng that give my brain and body just enough perkiness to finish up work and the evening kid shuffle without the unhelpful jolt. The fruity mango flavor is a nice bonus!

Throughout the winter I feel like the cold forces my shoulders all the way up to my ears. The coziest way to relax those muscles and warm up? This brilliant neck and shoulder wrap. The 5.5 pound gently weighted wrap features four heat settings and envelops your neck, upper back and shoulders in aromatherapeutic bliss. (So good you might need two because sharing isn’t an option.)

Move over Vitamin C. There’s another hard-working immune support on the radar these days: Bovine colostrum. Yes, similar to the liquid gold that provides your baby’s first meals, cow colostrum in supplement form may have big immune system benefits. From decreasing the frequency of upper respiratory illnesses to reducing the severity of symptoms and duration, studies have found it to be an effective seasonal support. One of our favorites is ARMRA. Founded by a pediatric neurologist, ARMRA Immune Revival is a grassfed colostrum concentrate that’s designed as an immune barrier superfood. The flavorless packets can be mixed with any cold liquid and are easy to pop into your bag to take at home and on-the-go.

Sleep is an essential part of wellness any time of year, but in these hibernating months we need even more of it. Because of that, we recommend treating yourself to a blanket that keeps you warm when you’re chilly, cool when you’re not and is oversize to the point you’ll never fight with your bedmate for coverage again. The cloud soft Muslin Comfort bedspreads are like the grown up version of a swaddle blanket and arguably even more cozy. And unlike the wool blankets I’ve dreaded dragging to the cleaners, they’re easy to launder at home.

One of winter’s greatest pleasures is curling up with a mug of something warm and delicious. Even better? When that something is packed with ingredients that can help calm your mind, enhance your mood and boost your immune system. Recently I’ve fallen for the oh-so-aesthetic (and equally effective) lattes from kroma, namely the Change Your Life Chai Latte. It’s made with a host of earthy superfoods like ashwagandha, turmeric, reishi and cordyceps as well as black tea which come together in a soul-warming symphony. Personally I love it frothed up with warm oat milk while I contemplate living in a warmer climate under the above blanket.

From boosting your immune system to maintaining healthy bones, Vitamin D is crucial for your health. The good news is, sun exposure helps you body produce it on its own. The bad news is, depending on where you live, there’s not a lot of sun to be had throughout the winter doldrums. One foolproof way to ensure your body is getting what it needs is to add a Vitamin D supplement. This one from Hum is made with certified clean ingredients that are clinically proven to be effective and dosed at the same levels studied in clinical trials. In other words, it does what it says it does!

Dry itchy skin is winter’s crummiest accessory IMO. To soothe, hydrate and protect, slather on the gentle but effective Barrier Therapy Skin Protectant Cream from Prequel. The fragrance-free formula is thick but not greasy and made with colloidal oatmeal, ceramides and allantoin which allows it to help heal irritated skin and keep it that way. And it’s light enough you can use it on your face as well!

If you find retinols overly drying, you may choose to cut back how much you use them throughout the winter. But that doesn’t mean you have to take a break from getting your glow on. Case in point, the gorgeous active serum from Motif. Like their spa-worthy cleanser I’m utterly devoted to, this radiance-boosting serum has become a holy grail before I’ve even finished my first bottle. The lightweight formula sinks right in to deliver hydration and an overall brighter complexion that’s notable from just a few applications. It’s fragrance-free and even safe for pregnancy as well. Apologies in advance.

When winter comes, it gets dark and cold quickly—and we all feel the impact of it emotionally. Like a sunny day, bright light exposure can support your mood, energy and sleep patterns. The non-UV light therapy lamp from Verilux emits full-spectrum light that mimics sunlight on the days you need a little pick-me-up. Choose from three different light temperatures, a range of brightness and even set a timer to be sure you’ve got the right dose.

While I’ve got a few dozen lip balms floating around in pockets, bags and my car all winter long, this one never leaves my nightstand. The super thick formula lasts all the way through until morning and seems to do a great job combatting the dryness my desert of a home seems to bring out. It’s got the faintest vanilla flavor that I really like and IMO it works even better than similar lip masks that cost double.