Bundle Up, Buttercup: The Best Black-Owned Skin Products for Below-Freezing Temperatures

We’re in the middle of a severe cold front. Freezing temperatures have gripped the country, with snow blanketing the Northeast and the South (yes, even Atlanta is out here shivering). If your skin is anything like mine, it’s probably throwing a fit. Dry patches, chapped lips, and ashy elbows? Not on our watch.

When it comes to keeping our melanated skin moisturized, protected, and glowing, we need products that understand the assignment. And who knows our skin better than Black-owned brands? Whether you’re braving the elements to grab groceries or cozying up at home with a hot cup of tea, these skincare saviors will keep your melanin flourishing in this arctic chill.

1. Butta Skin – Whipped Body Butter

When the temperatures drop, ashy skin rises—unless you’ve got Butta Skin’s Whipped Body Butter on deck. Packed with shea butter and cocoa butter, this rich cream melts into your skin and locks in moisture like nobody’s business. Pro tip: slather this on right after your shower for all-day softness.

2. Undefined Beauty – R&R Cleanser

Undefined Beauty’s R&R Cleanser is a lifesaver for winter skin. Made with aloe vera, rosehip oil, and CBD, this gentle cleanser removes impurities without stripping your skin of moisture. It leaves your face feeling fresh, hydrated, and ready to face (or hide from) the freezing temperatures.

3. Hyper Skin – Brightening Vitamin C Serum

Winter doesn’t just dry us out—it can dull our glow too. Hyper Skin’s Vitamin C Serum is here to save the day. This little bottle of magic evens out your skin tone and fights hyperpigmentation, so your face stays fresh even when the weather isn’t.

4. The Lip Bar – MOISTURE POP Tinted Shimmer Balm

The Lip Bar’s MOISTURE POP Tinted Shimmer Balm is the winter lip game-changer you didn’t know you needed. This balm is infused with shea butter and vitamin E to hydrate and protect, while the subtle shimmer and tint give your lips a perfect pop of color. It’s cute, functional, and a total vibe for the season.

5. Alaffia – Authentic African Black Soap

The cold air can wreak havoc on your skin barrier, but Alaffia’s African Black Soap has your back (literally). It’s gentle, hydrating, and cleanses without stripping your skin. Bonus: it’s multipurpose, so you can use it for your face, body, and even as a shampoo in a pinch.

6. Beneath Your Mask – Heal Whipped Skin Soufflé

This luxurious soufflé is like wrapping your skin in a cashmere blanket. With ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, and lavender, it’s perfect for those areas that need a little extra love (knees, elbows, and heels—we’re looking at you).

When winter comes for our melanin, these Black-owned brands come to the rescue. Stay moisturized, stay glowing, and don’t let this cold front dim your shine. Which products are your winter go-tos?

Let me know in the comments below!