February is here, and our skin can feel a bit dry, sensitive and just overall itchy. To learn more about how we can protect our skin barrier and hydrate our skin in the best way, I reached out to a skin expert for one of my essential products this month, Eucerin's skin care expert Caroline Martinsson. ​

''Our skin barrier consists of various substances that provide the skin with both fat and moisture, while protecting it.'' Caroline states. Asking about how to protect our skin barrier during winter and washing our hands more durin the pandemic and to help get rid of germs. She continues saying that ''When you wash your skin too often or too hot, for example, you can reduce the skin's natural fatty substances that protect the skin, and it dries out more easily. Make sure to use moisturizing products that also contain lipids - fatty substances - to strengthen the skin barrier.'' Following that ''Then I think it's important to take care of your hands already when you wash them, so remember to use a kind soap that moisturizes. Here I have to recommend pH5 Shower Oil, which cleans effectively and moisturizes at the same time. It is available as a refill, so it is easy to fill up the soap pump at home. And outdoor gloves are a must!''

Here are the essential products for February. 

Eucerin UreaRepair Plus 10% Lotion
One of the news for Eucerin is this UreaRepair Plus, I am on my second bottle and it keeps you hydrated. Treat your skin to a revitalizing treatmen. This formula has been specifically designed to strengthen your skin's natural barriers, repairing and protecting the skin's surface. This lotion also strengthens the skin's natural moisture barrier and ability to retain moisture and thus has a long-lasting moisturizing effect. It contains a unique blend of urea, ceramides and other natural moisturizing substances that work together to plump the skin and counteract dryness for up to 48 hours. Find it and Carolines tips here.

Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate 5-Minute Liquid Hair Repair Mask
For your hair. The Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Liquid Hair Mask offers bond repair and ultra-repair for dry and over-processed hair. With up to 72 hours of hair-softening hydration, the mask results in visibly stronger and shinier hair. Developed with 16% citric acid, the five-minute mask provides intense moisture to the lengths, working to plump the fibres and protect against split ends and breakage. A conditioning complex supports the formula by detangling and promoting more manageability, alongside leaving the hair feeling silky-soft post-use.
Suitable for all hair types, including colour treated.

ACO Sensitive Balance Face Cream
This Face Cream is great for the cold climate and sensitive skin during February. It protects and strengthens sensitive skin, especially aapted for dry to very dry sensitive skin. It's without perfume and dermatologically tested on sensitive skin with skin neutral pH. It includes HYALURONIC ACID deeply moisturizes the skin, PANTHENOL soothes the skin, PREBIOTICS improve the skin's natural balance by strengthening the good bacteria on the skin and VITAMIN E. Find it at your nearest pharamcy in the nordics or here. 

Ole Henriksen Transform Retinol Age-Fighting Serum
An innovative retinol serum that renews and rebuilds the skin to visibly improve fine lines and wrinkles in just two weeks*. This professional retinol serum balances two powerful retinoids with soothing aloe vera and a nourishing Scandinavian botanical complex to transform your skin. Created for new and experienced retinol users, the dual-action formula evens skin tone, smooths texture and reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles and dark spots while restoring skin's clarity and youthful glow. *In a 12-week study of 40 people:

Lancôme Idôle Liner
For your makeup, our Beauty Editor Elva has you covered. The perfect ally to finally achieve your liner goals. Its ultra-thin tip delivers an up to 0.1mm fine line with an ink formula supercharged with luminous carbon-black pigments. Ultra-glossy black result in just one stroke, outstanding effect even in the shadow.

FRESH Lotus Dream Cream
If you have less sensitive skin this winter. The new Lotus Dream Cream with coconut helps restore and reduce signs of fatigue while smoothing fine lines and improving radiance. This newly upgraded antioxidant moisturizer works with the skin's nightly renewal mode to help visibly recover from the day's exposure to external stressors for a rested, fresher look. It is enriched with Super Lotus, polyglutamic acid and peach leaf extract to minimize lines and pores while soothing the skin. Lotus Dream Cream contains 97%* ingredients of natural origin.

Hairlust Scalp Delight™ Scalp Massage Brush Treat yourself with a Scalp brush, one of the many different Scalp brushes out there. A scalp brush has soft and flexible silicone bristles that gently exfoliate your scalp while stimulating your blood circulation. Use the massage brush as a shampoo brush in combination with shampoo or a scalp scrub in the bath.  Get a balanced scalp and optimize the conditions for hair growth with the Scalp Delight™ Scalp Massage Brush, which effectively cleans and exfoliates the scalp from product residues, dandruff, dirt and sebum.