My skin still feels dry and so parched in the morning when I wake up, even with the Spring weather. It is cold outside and the indoor heat really wrecks havoc on my skin, causing winter like dry skin. Sometimes the result from dry skin is flaking, cracking, even eczema. So I asked Becky what to do about my winter dry skin, my moisturizers need that extra kick to soothe, hydrate and nourish my skin. I use a oil based moisturizer but I still feel my skin needs more moisture. (Most night creams are oil based.)
Becky Watkins, educator for Christian Dior suggested to put essential oils into your moisturizer to help combat dry winter skin or as a dry skin treatment. It was difficult for me to find essential oils that I trusted to put on my face. I use essential natural oils such as coconut butter, almond oil and grapefruit essential oils on my body and hair but I am not ready to apply those oils on my face. I do have combination skin so I am not sure how this would work on oily skin but it can be used on face, body and even hair.
Not all oils are appropriate to apply on your face since many clog pores or just sit on top of my skin as a layer of grease. Essential oils which do not clog your pores are avocado oil, mineral oil, primose oil, or almond oil.

I found a winter and spring dry skin treatment: Dr. Alkaitis Organic Nourishing Treatment Oil. I guess so did model Alana Zimmer (right) because she lists it as “her favorite flawless skin secrets”.
All Dr. Alkaitis skin care products are created only from organically grown or wild-crafted plants without the use of synthetics and are aloe– rather than water-based. This nourishing oil has a base of virgin cold pressed organic oils of organic Jojoba, St. John’s wort and Andean Mountain Rose Hip Seed oil. In this base, the following organic and wild-crafted herbs are added: Indian Madder, Country Sarsaparilla, Amazon Root, Liquorice, Country Mallow, Tumeric, China Root, Costus, White Sandalwood, Cuscus Grass, Olive, Eagle Wood, Nut Grass, Bermuda Grass and Ashwagandha. Also added are a full spectrum of Vitamin E complex and a blend of 100% pure essential oils.
Tip For Acne and Oily Skin: Due to the high quality and natural oils in Dr. Alkaitis oils, it actually helps to balance oily and acne prone skin. Massage a few drops of the Dr. Alkaitis Nourishing Treatment Oil on your cleansed skin and over time, this also will help with acne scars. It is anti bacterial and does NOT clog pores.This is a great product to help those on accutane, which really dries out your skin.
Pros:
- It is magically absorbed into my skin leaving it soft, treated and supple in the morning
- It smells wonderful, rich but natural and not artificial
- It is an oil so the texture feels like an oil so not a lot has to be used, it comes in a 4 fl oz bottle for $60 sold at Dr. Alkaitis. I have used it all winter on my face and barely used 15% of the bottle. If you use it for your hair or body, it is supposed to last two months
- This Treatment Oil is perfect for pregnant women in helping to prevent stretch marks
- This product is natural and organic, chemical free so it can be used on pregnant women or anyone who does not want additional chemicals in their skin or hair
Cons
- It is not a drug store item or for those an a very tight budget
- The effects are more natural, not harsh or drastic