Though it can bring freezing temperatures and icy roads, wintertime also brings bucketloads of fun, from sled rides to snowy mountain hikes. Nonetheless, cracked skin and dry lips tend to come hand-in-hand with these fun winter days. Therefore, we need to protect our skin from these drastically dropping temperatures.
Cold temperatures dry skin because cold air holds less moisture. Consequently , water evaporates from your skin, which weakens the skin’s protective barrier and causes moisture loss, which can manifest as flaky or itchy skin. Low temperatures also reduce your skin’s natural oil production, further exacerbating your dryness.
In lieu of your typical daily cleansing routine, switch to a moisturizing cleanser. Harsh soaps make dry skin even worse, but moisturizing cleansers hydrate the skin as you cleanse. This allows you to keep your skin clean and also prevent dryness.
When it comes to picking out a moisturizer, be sure to look out for occlusives like shea butter and squalane. Combined with a humectant like glycerin or hyaluronic acid, your skin will have a warm, protective barrier to prevent water loss. Also, look for products with ceramides because ceramides hold all of the other ingredients together. With these ingredients, your moisturizer can effectively prevent your winter skin from drying up.
As much as they feel like a warm hug during the harsh winter season, avoid extra-hot showers. Exposure to scalding heat strips your skin of its natural oils, rendering your skin dry. Instead, short, warm showers are the way to go.
Additionally, right after your shower, moisturize. Your skin will be the most receptive to lotions and their moisturizing capabilities when it’s slightly damp. Pat your skin dry before applying any body lotion.
Your skin will also thank you for rebalancing your pH. There are a variety of pH-balancers available in the skincare world, and they work to maintain your skin barrier and boost its moisture retention. For the best results, apply the balancer after you cleanse your skin.
Face oils are also useful for nourishing your skin and sealing in all of these moisture-inducing products. Immediately after you use your moisturizer, put on some face oil to create a protective shield. These products can help prevent the product from evaporating, thus increasing your moisturizer’s effectiveness.
While this might seem like too many products, each one serves a purpose, and the layers that they create are important. A hydrating serum will restore lost moisture and replenish your thirsty skin. Even better, a super-boosting serum, like the Glossier and True Botanicals serums, can return your skin to a soft, supple state.
The rest of your skin matters, but don’t forget to care for your lips too! You can use overnight leave-on lip treatments to make your lips luscious, even in coldest temperatures.
Similarly, overnight face treatments can enhance your beauty sleep and hydrate your skin as you rest. If you apply a face mask to your face, neck, and eye areas after your nighttime skincare ritual, you’ll awaken to softer, smoother skin.
Finally, even though it’s tempting to skip sunscreen in the winter, you still need to apply SPF products to protect your skin. Plenty of sunscreens also incorporate hydrating ingredients, like hyaluronic acid and niacinamide.
The winter months can leave your skin aching for a hot summer’s day. However, these essential tips will help protect your skin from drying out when the weather outside is frightful.
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Love these winter skincare tips – keeping skin hydrated is so important this time of year, and your recommendations are super practical and easy to follow. I’ve also found that treating myself to a relaxing spa day really helps my skin stay glowing and refreshed, especially after long days in the cold.