1) Use a gentle non-stripping cleanser. When needed, use a gentle exfoliator in lieu of a cleanser. During the colder months try to avoid more stripping cleansers because your skin really needs to retain its natural oils. I rotate my cleansers all year round, and I tend to reach for more moisturizing cleansers during the colder months of the year.
2) Add a moisture or hydration rich serum. Serums, such as hyaluronic acid, deliver much needed hydration to winter skin. Gently massage the serum into your face, neck and décolleté. Since this is the lightest of the product layers that you will be using, it should be applied first.
3) Consider adding oils into your beauty routine. Oils are such a great moisture delivery system, and while they aren't for everyone-- they are the gold standard for many people (myself included). There are so many different face oils to choose from on the market right now, and they are available from those economically priced to those in the upper tiers of the luxury price range- so they can accommodate every budget.
4) Massage your favorite lotion or cream into your face, neck and décolleté. Once it has been absorbed into your skin, then proceed to the final step.
5) Since sunscreen is one of the most important skincare products that you can use, invest in a good one that has an SPF 30 or higher. Apply it generously to your face, neck and décolleté, and be sure to reapply it numerous times throughout the day (typically every 75 minutes).
6) Remember exposure to indoor heaters followed by outdoor cold air wreaks havoc on your skin- as it is given no time to recover from these extreme conditions (each being extreme in their own right). This is a good time to switch up your moisturizer in favor of something more nourishing and hydrating. I always use a face oil as a serum beneath my moisturizer AM and PM. This leaves my skin super hydrated, soft, and with a gorgeous glow.
7) Speaking of your neck, chest and hands-– don't forget to moisturize them!! They are generally over-exposed to the elements, and will likely age at a more rapid pace than your face– in large part because we often neglect them. Do to these areas what you do to your face–otherwise your neck, chest and hands will sustain more damage and appear more aged than your face. Use richer creams specifically targeted for these areas, or just something richer and more emollient than you might normally use.
8) Consider a nighttime moisture to add moisture to the skin while yo Nigh sleep. Nighttime is when your skin naturally goes into repair mode– so giving it a little help can go a long way.
9) Don't forget your delicate eye area– and it may require a slightly richer eye cream during the colder months. This is tricky for me since rich eye creams often give me milia- so I tend to look for moisture rich eye creams that are lighter in texture, rather than thick dense ones that generally cause me so much trouble.
10) Don't forget about your lips! Consider a lip mask at night, or a rich lip balm. Lips need more moisture than usual this time of year. I also always apply just a small dab of lip balm under all of my lip products. This locks in moisture, and when applied sparingly functions as an effective lip primer.
11) Haircare– This is a good time to use a clarifying shampoo to remove all product build-up, and then use your favorite deep conditioner or mask to keep your hair happy and conditioned during the colder weather.
12) Body care– This is a good time to switch to a more hydrating soap (liquid or bar), and to switch from a lighter body lotion to a richer cream or balm. I like to use a body oil first and then a richer body cream or balm on top. Don't forget about sunscreen for the body– especially the parts getting more exposure to the elements.
At night, repeat steps 1-4 and skip the sunscreen. These steps will only take you a few minutes, and the benefits are really worth the time spent. I also drink plenty of water to help keep hydrated– which helps a lot. What do you do to care for your skin during the winter?
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