Skin care tips for cold weather

• October 30, 2022

Here comes the cold weather! As we transition into winter, our skin is exposed to a dry atmosphere outdoors, while indoors the heating depletes is of moisture. The result might be itching, flaking and inflammation.

Beauties, our skin’s health is not only important for appearance’s sake, but also to have healthy skin for the body’s essential functioning. As you know, our skin protects us from bacteria, viruses as well as external aggressions such as the sun’s UV rays. It also helps us react to our environment like feeling pain or pressure.

How can we help our skin to not get compromised by the colder weather? We asked Dr. Costi to give us the 101 on winter skin basics.

Winter-proof your skin with these tips.

1. Cleanse

But don’t overdo it! Help your skin keeps its microbiome healthy and hydrated with a gentle face wash that will not dry it out. Keep it fresh and minty with the The Organic Pharmacy Peppermint Facial Wash.

2. Protect

A night balm is a good option to regenerate from the day’s aggression and avoid premature aging. And especially if your skin is getting dry and flaky, you should also avoid hot water altogether which strips your skin of water as if actually burning you.

An absolute gamechanger is the Avene DermAbsolu Comforting Night Balm.

3. Moisturize

A golden rule of skin care is to Always hydrate after washing your face. For extra dry skin you can apply your cream while your face is still a bit wet, to help trap more moisture on the surface, for plumper looking skin and a softer touch. Try one of Dr. Costi’s favorites Neostrata Skin Active Cellular Restoration.

4. Regenerate daily

Tired skin needs extra help to regenerate and protect itself from the environment. Ceramides and hyaluronic acid will help you to nourish, comfort, as well as strengthen your skin’s barrier. We love the SVR CeraBiotic Regenerating Filling Balm.

5. Humidify

Dry air can pull the moisture from your skin leaving it dull and dreary. Whenever you feel a bit dry during the day, use a spray mist for a healthy glow and extra hydration. A delicate mist we love is the MSK Ultra Glossy Mist.

6. Add an Extra touch

To give your skin a bit of extra love, use a rich nourishing balm all over in a thick layer before bedtime. It will help your skin get all the moisture and regeneration through the night, soothing irritations and revealing a healthy glow in the morning. A staple in our routine is the Avene Tolerance Soothing Skin Recovery Balm.

This is a great a great time for slugging!

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