3 Ways to Banish Dry Winter Skin
Dull, flaky skin is never fun to deal with, and it can become all too common when the winter months roll around. In order to combat dry winter skin , you need to know which products to switch into your cold-weather skincare arsenal—and what preventative measures to take. Try these tips for keeping both your face and body hydrated and happy this winter season.
1. Exfoliate.Exfoliating regularly sloughs off dead skin cells and reveals soft, smooth skin that’s ready to absorb moisturizing products. In the winter, you should get into the habit of exfoliating your body three times a week. Try Soap & Glory’s
Flake Away Body Polish, $25.If you have sensitive skin, exfoliate your face no more than once week, and use a gentle formula, like this aloe-infused scrub from The Body Shop, $9. Those with normal or oily skin can scrub up to three times a week.
2. Moisturize damp skin. Applying body lotion and face cream to your skin when it’s wet helps to seal in moisture. After you wash your face, pat it dry and immediately add a heavy-duty hydrator, such as Clinique’s Moisture Surge Intense Skin Fortifying Hydrator, $39. Slather on a body cream, like Fresh’s Sugar Lemon Body Lotion, $23, immediately after you get out of the shower.
3. Use a humidifier. Keeping a humidifier running when you’re at home—especially while you sleep—is key. It helps to combat the dry indoor air that’s created by steam heat. The effect is cumulative, so it may take some time to see and feel results. But used consistently over the winter months, humidifiers pump much-needed moisture back into your living space—and as a result, back into your skin.
