Cold weather is hard on skin. Central heating dries the air, hot showers strip away natural oils and wool sleeves rub against already tight patches. Most people respond by adding one thick cream and hoping for the best, but a routine with a few steps in the right order usually works better than a single heavy product.
REHAB. built its name on hair oil in unit-dose capsules, then expanded into bath and body care under the name Retreat. The brand describes the range as a way to bring a spa-style ritual home. This guide walks through it in three steps, cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate, using the product information published on the REHAB. website.
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In this guide
Step One: Cleanse Without Drying
The first change to make in winter is the wash. A gentle cleanser that leaves skin comfortable makes every later step work better. REHAB. offers two ways to do this.
- Retreat Bath and Shower Milk (330 ml): listed at 18 GBP. The brand describes a milky body wash that cleanses without drying, enriched with jojoba, macadamia and camellia seed oils, shea butter and vitamin E, with a jasmine scent.
- Retreat Body Wash Sheets: listed at 24 GBP. The brand calls them zero waste sheets that turn into a rich lather with water, formulated with hyaluronic acid, pro-vitamin B5 and glycerin, plus vitamin C, niacinamide and papaya extract.
The two options suit different habits. The bottle is the familiar pump format for everyday showers. The sheets are flat, light and plastic-free, which the brand positions as a good fit for travel and for anyone trying to cut down on bulky bottles.
Step Two: Exfoliate Once or Twice a Week
Dry skin often looks dull because dead cells build up on the surface. A gentle scrub, used a couple of times a week, can help moisturiser absorb better. Two tools are listed for this step.
- Retreat Scalp and Body Scrub: listed at 22 GBP. The brand says the pre-dosed formula combines sugar and sea salt crystals with coconut oil, shea butter and hyaluronic acid, and can be used on the scalp to clear excess sebum and flakes or on the body to smooth texture.
- Retreat Body Brush: listed at 16 GBP. A bamboo brush with medium vegan bristles that, according to the brand, buffs away dead skin and boosts circulation.
Exfoliation can irritate sensitive or broken skin, so start gently, avoid areas that are inflamed and stop if your skin stings. This is general advice and not a claim from the brand.
Step Three: Hydrate While Skin Is Still Damp
The most useful habit in winter is applying moisturiser within a few minutes of leaving the shower, while the skin is still slightly damp. REHAB. lists two products for this step that are designed to work alone or together.
- Retreat Body Milk: listed at 20 GBP. A fast-absorbing lotion with a light milky texture, made with hyaluronic acid, ceramides and probiotics, which the brand says hydrate and help balance the skin’s microbiome.
- Retreat Dose Hydrate Body Oil: listed at 28 GBP. Large capsules filled with grapeseed, sweet almond, jojoba and marula oils, which the brand says deeply hydrate and boost elasticity. It can be used alone or layered over the Body Milk.
A simple method is to apply the body milk first, then press a few drops of oil from a capsule onto areas that stay rough, such as elbows, shins and heels. The brand also sells a Body Milk and Body Oil bundle, listed at 38.40 GBP.
The Routine at a Glance
| Step | Product | Listed price | What the brand says |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleanse | Bath and Shower Milk | 18 GBP | Cleanses without drying, jasmine scent |
| Cleanse (travel) | Body Wash Sheets | 24 GBP | Zero waste sheets that lather with water |
| Exfoliate | Scalp and Body Scrub | 22 GBP | Sugar and sea salt with coconut oil and shea butter |
| Exfoliate (dry) | Body Brush | 16 GBP | Bamboo with medium vegan bristles |
| Hydrate | Body Milk | 20 GBP | Hyaluronic acid, ceramides and probiotics |
| Hydrate (boost) | Dose Hydrate Body Oil | 28 GBP | Grapeseed, almond, jojoba and marula oils |
Prices are the ones shown in the REHAB. store at the time of writing and can change. Individual products add up, so it is worth deciding which two or three steps matter most to you before buying the whole range. A sensible starting point is one cleanser and one moisturiser, with the scrub added later once you know how your skin reacts. If you already use REHAB. hair products, note that the brand uses unit-dose capsules for its hair oils as well as for this body oil, so the format will feel familiar. Keep the routine short enough that you will actually follow it every day.
The All-in-One Option
If you would rather not choose, REHAB. lists a Welcome to REHAB. Retreat Collection at 78 GBP. The brand describes it as six full-size best-sellers to cleanse, exfoliate and hydrate, packed in an exclusive pink REHAB. Retreat bag. Check the product page for the exact contents before you order, as the products included can change.
Tips for Getting the Most From Any Routine
- Use lukewarm water rather than very hot water, which dries skin faster.
- Pat skin dry instead of rubbing, then moisturise straight away.
- Exfoliate no more than a couple of times a week.
- Patch test any new product on a small area, especially if you have sensitive skin or allergies.
- See a doctor if dryness is severe, painful or accompanied by a rash.
On its homepage the brand also mentioned free UK delivery on orders over 40 GBP and a free oiling comb with every order when we checked, though offers like these change often. When you are ready, you can look at the full range on the REHAB. Retreat collection or compare the options in the REHAB. body care shop.
Information was taken from the REHAB. website on 28 October 2026 and may change, including prices and offers. Product claims are made by the brand and have not been evaluated by this site. This article is general information and not medical advice. Some links in this article are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
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