The winter season may be gorgeous, but it's hard to marvel at snowflakes when your skin flakes. Lightweight summer skincare just doesn't hold up against harsh winds and frigid temperatures. Good thing Monica Richards from ModaMob knows exactly what products will keep your face soft and healthy throughout the chilly months.
The switch to heavy-duty moisturizers can be tricky, so Richards recommends products that keep the skin hydrated without weighing it down — at least, until the end of January, when extra-strength face creams are a must.
You might not be soaking the sun up like you want to. SPF isn't just for warm weather, since sun damage is still possible in winter. Richards recommends a lightweight SPF, that won't be as thick as your moisturizer.
We can't say it enough: exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate! Scrubbing off dead skin helps fresh skin cell turnover and instantly makes your face look brighter than Christmas lights. (But don't scrub so much that you're redder than Rudolph.)
Don't get left out in the cold. To find out what drugstore and high-end brands will help you ease into winter skincare, watch the video above.
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Dry Winter Skin Fixes
Choose Cream Over Lotion(01 of06)
Open Image ModalSkip The Perfume(02 of06)
Open Image ModalYour perfume can irritate your skin and, thanks to its alcohol content, can interfere with your skin's ability to maintain moisture levels. "Avoid fragrance, as this can cause mild irritation that further compromises barrier function against drying elements," Buka says. (credit:Alamy)
Cut Your Shower Time(03 of06)
Open Image ModalShortening your shower time and cooling the temperature of the water won't feel so great in the moment, when you'd like a little steam heat in your life, but your skin will thank you later. Hot, long showers strip our skin of its natural moisturizing oils, according to Krant. And Buka recommends bathing no more than once a day. (credit:Alamy)
Drink More Water Than You Want To(04 of06)
Open Image Modal"Drink more water each day than you expect to really need," advises Krant. That will help replenish the water you're losing, thanks to windy, cold weather and overheated houses. (credit:Alamy)
Wear Your Food(05 of06)
Open Image Modal"Coconut oil, avocado oil, olive oil applied topically are great," says Dr. Patricia Fitzgerald, HuffPost Healthy Living's Wellness Editor, who credits these nourishing, food-grade oils with helping many of her patients. (credit:Alamy)
Eat Some Omega-3s(06 of06)
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