Baby, it’s cold outside! It’s time to switch on your heater, bring out the electric blankets and start using beauty products that warm the skin up… yes, you read right! Here’s our round-up of the best self-warming products on the market right now. You can thank us later.
For Face 
Pop a 5-cent piece amount in the palms of your hands, add a touch of water, and massage it over your skin in a circular motion. Before you know it, the product will gently heat up your entire face, enhancing your hot shower experience. Best of all? The warming feeling will help open your pores right up, so the product can effectively clean away dirt, impurities and makeup. Try Nivea Pure Effect Thermo Daily Warming Cleanser, $9.99
For something a little more intense, Olay has an exfoliator that works just like a mini-peel. The tiny particles help to smooth the skin’s surface, and it’s even gentle to use every day. You won’t be able to put this down once you start trying it out. Try Olay Regenerist Thermal Skin Polisher $19.99
Need an even deeper cleanse? Add Bioré’s One Minute Mask to your shopping list; the charcoal-infused mask will clear away dirt, oil and surface toxins in… well you guessed it, just 60 seconds. Apply it on a wet face, massage it into your skin, and simply wash it all off once the time is up. Try Biore Self-Heating One Minute Mask, $7.99
For Body 
Give dull skin a good polish with Sanctuary Spa’s best-selling Hot Sugar Scrub. There’s three ingredients that make this product so effective: thermal zeolite provides the warm feeling as you spread it all over your body, sugar granules will buff away dead skin, and kaolin clay will help to draw out impurities from the skin, leaving your limbs glowing and smooth. Try Sanctuary Spa Hot Sugar Scrub, $19.99
Warm up a teaspoon of this luxurious oil for an at-home warming deep tissue massage. The mixture of blackthorn blossoms, birch leaves, St. John’s wort and sunflower oil will leave your skin well nourished, supple and toned, and will also improve overall elasticity. Try Dr. Hauschka Blackthorn Toning Body Oil, $37
Surprise your partner with this product – it’s a beautiful candle that doubles as a soothing massage oil as it melts. Scented with warming wood, this unforgettable gift will go down a treat for the romantic type. Try Babor Balancing Cashmere Wood Soothing Massage Candle, $90
Focusing on the balls of your feet and the heels, give hardened skin the flick with this hydrating and warming food cream. Before you go to bed, up the ante by applying the cream all over your feet and pop some socks on for super-smooth skin by the time morning comes. Try The Aromatherapy Co Therapy Feet Heat Rub, $18.95
For Hair
Want salon-smooth hair, instantly? Use Wella’s treatment loaded with apricot oil to hit refresh on dry tresses. Use it interchangeably with your regular conditioner – spread it from the roots to the ends, and you’ll notice the warming feeling within seconds. Try Wella Enrich Self Warming Treat, $25
If your hair is looking a little lacklustre this winter, try a rich and nourishing oil like this one by Josie Maran. It’s loaded with argan oil and vitamin E which will moisturise deep within each strand, resulting in reduced hair breakage and improved smoothness. To use, smooth over wet hair and wash out – the warmth of your shower will help to activate the product and gently heat up your scalp. Try Josie Maran Argan Hot Oil Hair Treatment, $44
What’s your favourite winter warming product? Tell us in the comments below.
