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It’s been raining here for four days straight, and it feels like the temps dropped before I was emotionally prepared. Cue dramatic “Game of Thrones” voice: Winter is coming!
Whenever the seasons shift, I like to shake up my beauty routine too. For me, winter is all about my skin. I love a bare-faced, dewy glow, which means I tend to exfoliate more during the colder months. Exfoliating helps remove dry, flaky skin caused by cold air, improving both radiance and texture. It also prevents dead skin cells from trapping dirt and oil, allowing moisturizers to penetrate more deeply for better hydration—a total win!
Speaking of hydration, Clean Maple is a brand I trust (especially in the wintertime) to keep my skin looking healthy and radiant. The brand is grounded in the belief that the forest holds the key to glowing skin. Inspired by the centuries-old tradition of gathering maple sap, the founders set out to create skincare that blends nature’s wisdom with modern science. Today, they sustainably harvest sap water from Vermont’s maple trees and transform it into clean, effective body care essentials. Unlike most skincare formulas that use plain water (a filler that delivers only surface-level moisture), Clean Maple uses nutrient-rich maple sap water, an antioxidant-powered source of deep hydration that restores your skin from within.
Their Organic Maple Sugar Scrub ($30) is the perfect way to embrace this seasonal reset, gently exfoliating dry winter skin while leaving it soft, nourished, and radiant.
The star of the show is maple sugar, sourced straight from Vermont’s maple trees. This natural humectant draws in moisture while gently polishing away rough, dry skin. Its fine, rounded crystals make it both powerful and soothing (think nature’s version of microdermabrasion, without any harshness). It melts into a silky finish that leaves skin touchably soft and primed for your favorite moisturizer.
It’s enriched with shea butter, and packed with vitamins A and E to deeply condition and help restore elasticity for that “just-moisturized” glow. Coconut oil, a natural emollient, seals in moisture while smoothing skin texture for a glossy, post-spa finish. And sweet almond oil provides lightweight yet ultra-nourishing hydration that evens out skin tone without any greasiness.
Of course, Clean Maple is also clean and conscious: vegan, cruelty-free, toxin-free, and crafted in small batches in Vermont with responsibly sourced ingredients. It delivers forest-to-skin freshness, combining the purity of maple sugar with skin-loving botanicals for noticeable, healthy results.
Taking care of your skin in the winter doesn’t have to feel like a chore, and a consistent exfoliation routine with the Maple Sugar Scrub makes it simple to keep skin soft, radiant, and healthy all season long. I’ve found that using it 2-3 times a week not only buffs away dry, flaky patches, but also preps my skin to soak up the richer moisturizers and oils I rely on during the colder months. There’s something so satisfying about that post-scrub softness—it really sets the tone for a cozy, self-care mindset as the days grow shorter and colder.
Beyond treating yourself, Clean Maple’s Maple Sugar Scrub makes an excellent gift. (I’m actually grabbing a few for my family’s annual Secret Santa!) Pair it with some Sap Water Infused Body Butter or any other Clean Maple product, and you’ve got a luxurious ready-to-go gift.
Between the nourishing ingredients, sustainable sourcing, and the gentle, effective exfoliation, Clean Maple’s Organic Maple Sugar Scrub ($30) is the perfect way to treat yourself this season. ‘Tis the season to glow and get cozy!
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