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These 7 Products Are What Seriously Save My Skin From Ghastly Winter Weather
With frigid winter months still ahead of us, often accompanied by a brutal wind chill, our skin needs a little more TLC to stay healthy and beautiful right now. Between being out in the cold and locked up in the house that we are doing a lot, our skin tends to get dryer and sadder.
“As the colder temperature approaches, exposures to environmental conditions such as dry air, winds, and indoor heating, decrease the level of humidity in the air and can result in dry, irritated, and flaking skin with a compromised skin barrier. In general, gentle cleansers and richer moisturizers that are focused on restoring the skin barrier such as ceramides, niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin can help.”
Dr. Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Entière Dermatology
What I can tell you is the importance of taking care of your skin is to establish healthy habits early on to prevent skincare concerns before having to treat them. Precaution is better than cure, and safety first. And in the winter months, keep your skin hydrated as much as possible.
Here are some of my favorite products that are perfect for self-care and skincare.
1. Cleanser