Winter is Here! Do I Need to Tweak My Skincare to Fight Dryness?

We’re in the middle of Winter and typically clients complain of one thing: dryness.

Skin starts to flake and feel tight as the wind and low temperatures wreak havoc on our skin barrier. Is it necessary to buy more product for a brand new routine? Short answer- yes and no.

If you already have a solid skincare routine in your arsenal, winterizing it might include maybe one or two purchases of some more items but you definitely shouldn’t have to overhaul all of your product. What are some must haves in order to survive the bitter cold?

• Hyaluronic Acid Serum: a great item to use year round, HA serum not only helps keep the skin barrier intact but it also helps the skin hold onto water, hydrating the outer layers. When used directly with a moisturizer, HA serum helps lock moisture into the skin cells, which produces more radiant looking skin. One of my favorite HA serums that I use daily is from Naturium.

• Rich Moisturizing Cream: because skin is prone to dryness and cracking during the wintertime, using a thicker moisturizer will help add more moisture into the skin cells and also protect from the harsh elements outside. Selecting a moisturizer that maximizes hydration should do the trick. One of my favorite’s is Kiehl’s Since 1851 Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream with Squalane.

• Hydrating Face Mist: having the option to quickly mist and refresh your skin, even with makeup on, throughout the day helps fight dryness and helps revitalize dull, tired skin. Most mists boosts hydration and helps with the absorption of other skincare products layered on top. My favorite that I use everyday is Glow Recipe’s Watermelon Glow UltraFine Mist.

  Ready to prep your skin for the Winter? Follow the above and let us know how it worked for you! Still have questions? Book a consultation and we can review together!