Winter Skin Care
- Beauty
- February 11, 2025
With each season comes unique challenges to our skin-right!? To effectively protect your skin from the changes in weather, temperature, humidity and more, switch up your skincare routine with the season. Today we are sharing information and a skincare routine that you can use as a guide during the winter months.
Winter Skin Care
Let’s start with what winter does to our skin. If you are in a cold weather climate, the drop in temperature and lack of humidity reduces our skin’s ability to retain moisture. Go indoors and your skin has to deal with hot dry air. Taking long, hot showers also can dry out your skin. Winter weather causes dry skin which is basically leaching the moisture out of your skin creating dry, itchy and flaky skin. Understanding this, we are focused on finding the right solutions to prevent skin issues and keeping your skin healthy.
What Does Winter Do To Your Skin
Winter Dries Out Your Skin
Winter causes dry skin which is basically leaching the moisture out of your skin creating dry, itchy and flaky skin. Also, fine lines and wrinkles are more noticeable- ugg!! This occurs most notably on exposed skin- face, lips and hands.
Winter Causes Redness and Inflammation
Redness and inflammation caused by blood vessels contracting and expanding going between indoors and outdoors.
Winter Temperatures Aggravate Skin Conditions
Cold weather can aggravate existing skin conditions like eczema or psoriasis and rosacea.
How To Take Care Of Your Skin During Winter
Moisturize Frequently
We found that the number one tip to taking care of your skin in the winter was moisturize frequently. The type of moisturizer is important- a thicker, cream based moisturizer is preferred over a thin lotion. Choose ones that have ceramides, hyaluronic acids, shea butter, lanolins and petrolatum to retain and seal the moisture into the skin. Apply to damp skin after cleansing- this helps to lock in the moisture. Consider using an oil based moisturizer. An overnight deep moisturizing treatment on hands, elbows, feet and lips addresses particularly dry areas.
Cleanse Gently
Use cleansing products that are gentle on the skin and provide some hydration. Avoid harsh scrubs and scented products. Gentle exfoliation is okay as is gentle dry brushing.
Limit Hot Showers
Hot showers further dry out your skin – but they feel so good. Limit to 15 minutes and use lukewarm water. Remember moisturize while skin is still damp.
Hydrate From Within
Increase your water intake throughout the day. Also, limit your alcohol intake. Alcohol is a diuretic that can lead to dry skin. Use a humidifier for your home to moisturize the air.
Use Sunscreen
It’s very important to use a daily facial sunscreen in the winter too! Apply a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least a SPF of 30+ to your face every day and multiple times during the day if you are outside enjoying winter activities. Remember to use a lip protectant that contains SPF too.
Moisturizers
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Necessaire Body Cream
L’Occitane Ultra Rich Body Cream
EltaMD Skin Restore Body Cream
Kiehl’s Ultra Body Mega Moisture Squalane Cream
La Roche-Posay Lipikar Balm AP+M
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
Gentle Cleansing Products
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Cetaphil Ultra Gentle Body Wash
La Roche Posay-Lipikar Wash AP Gentle Foaming
L’Occitane Almond Shower Oil
Salt & Stone Body Wash
Drunk Elephant Kamili Cream Body Cleanser
Necessaire Body Wash
Sunscreens and Lip Balm
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La Roche Posay Anthelios Sunscreen
Zo Skin Health Sunscreen
Elta MD Sunscreen
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen
SkinMedica Essential Defense Sunscreen
Soleil Toujours Mineral Lip Masque SPF 15
ColorScience Peptide Lipshine SPF 30
Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 30
Tatchu The Kissu Lip Tint SPF 25
Winter Skin Care Routine
We featured the above moisturizers, cleansers and other products to help you establish a winter skin care routine that will protect your skin and keep it healthy. Basically use a gentle cleanser- fragrance free if you have really sensitive skin. When exfoliating, use gentle products or a dry brush. Actually, exfoliating helps your moisturizers work better. What ever moisturizer you choose, apply on damp skin.
Reapply moisturizer on hands, face and lips throughout the day.
Additional Winter Skin Care Products
We felt we had to add these additional winter skin care products and items for you.
Our Favorite Dry Brushes and Gentle Exfoliators
We’ve included our favorite dry brushes and gentle exfoliators. Click on any photo below for more information.
Hand and Nail Care
Hand and nail care is very important during the winter months. Who hasn’t thought, oh I’ll just run out without gloves on and noticed how dry and flaky your hands start looking? Wearing gloves or mittens are a must, as are hand lotions and cuticle oils. Keep some in your car and purse to re-apply during the day. Our favorites are below- just click on any photo for more information.
Cuticle Care
Our Favorite Hand Lotions
We hope this roundup of winter skin care products has inspired you to try something new for your skin care routine to protect your skin during these winter months. Please let us know if you have a favorite- we love hearing from you. Thanks for joining us here.
Bev and Val
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