Bye dry skin: Winter skincare for healthy skin

In the wintertime, it’s all about keeping your skin moist and combatting any dryness. Cracked lips, chapped cheeks and rough feet are just a few signs that dry skin season is here. First there are the bitter temperatures outside, and then there’s the warm, dry heat inside — and these days, we’re all inside more than ever. Wedding Affair brings to you some tips to keep dry skin and other winter issues at bay.

Change Your Cleanser

To get moisture back, start by swapping foaming or gel face washes, which are meant to strip away excess oil (making them ideal for use in the summertime), for a milky or oil-based cleanser. If you’re a fan of toner, ensure it’s alcohol-free and loaded with soothing and hydrating ingredients like glycerine and natural oils.

Add Serum

Whether your skin-care regimen is minimal or a multi-step ritual, smoothing a serum over your face and neck should be next in your routine. A serum is non-negotiable. Serums are able to penetrate deeper than creams to target specific skin concerns. If dryness is your main issue these days, opt for a serum with hyaluronic acid and peptides to lock in hydration.

Seal In Moisture

You’ll need to rethink your day cream too, and level up to a product that has a heavier texture to help your skin seal in moisture. Humectants like ceramides and glycerine pull moisture into the skin and create a protective barrier. If you swap your warm-weather day cream for a winter-friendly product, make sure you still include an SPF in your routine. We know that chronic sun damage happens even in the winter — sun protection is important year-round. That’s why she recommends using a sunscreen that’s separate from your moisturizer. Apply it after your day cream, before your makeup, to shield your skin from UV damage.

Swap Your Soap

To make your shower more moisturizing, swap soap and gel wash for a body-cleansing oil with plant oils to nourish your skin. And don’t forget to buff away rough spots a few times a week with a gentle face and body exfoliant. Then, for maximum skin hydration, moisturize from head to toe within three minutes of towelling off with a thick body balm that contains silicone, lanolin or plant oils.

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