As cold weather kicks in, moisture levels in the skin drop along with the temperature. All those harsh elements like cold air, blustery winds and dry indoor heat all rob skin of moisture so be sure to make some simple adjustments to your skin care routine to keep skin looking and feeling good throughout winter.
Cleansing Tips
The first step to good winter skin care is using the right cleanser. You might love a foaming cleanser but that may overcleanse your skin and rob it of much-needed moisture. Now is the time to use a richer cleanser that won’t strip natural oils or leave it feeling dry.
For the face, try a cleansing milk or cream and only wash at night. A simple rinse with water – and without cleanser – is sufficient in the morning. For the body, use a cleanser with added moisturizers like shea butter, and coconut and olive oils.
Top Picks
Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser – This award-winning, botanical, creamy cleanser works well on all skin types and removes even the most stubborn makeup without drying skin and refreshes the senses with lovely eucalyptus (available atus.lizearle.com, $25)
Melvita Bio-Excellence Cleansing Milk – If you prefer something with a lighter texture, try this light, eco-friendly cleansing milk that easily removes makeup and excess oil with argan and olive oils, and honey and mango butter, and tones with rose flower and lime blossom (available at melvita.com, $22)
Kate Somerville Gentle Daily Wash – If you simply cannot bring yourself to use a cream or oil cleanser, try this gentle gel cleanser that lightly foams without sulfates and soothes with lavender essence and natural sage (available at katesomerville.com andsephora.com, $32)
L’Occitane Ultra Rich Hand and Body Wash – You’ll want this L’Occitane best-seller on your bathroom sink to gently cleanse hands as well as in your shower to cleanse all over – it nourishes with shea butter, lavender essential oil and rosemary extract and also contains vitamin E to encourage cell renewal (available at usa.loccitane.com, $30)
Keep It Short. Also resist the urge to take long, hot baths and showers. They can really dry out the skin. Instead opt for short, lukewarm showers and baths.
(This article originally appeared on Hello Beauty.)
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