The best new products for winter skin.
Winter can be the most wonderful time of the year for so many reasons, but the season — with its chilly temps and everything that comes with it — can also wreak havoc on your skin.
“Colder weather can promote dryness,” says Daniel Sugai, MD, a board-certified medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatologist, adding, “many chronic skin conditions tend to flare in the winter, including eczema/atopic dermatitis and psoriasis.” (Find Daniel Sugai IRL atNorth Pacific Dermatologyin Washington or online onInstagram,TikTokandYoutube.)
Even the air from heaters can cause problems for our skin, he adds. “It can get quite dehydrated from moisture being pulled out of our skin as we sleep with the heaters turned on to warm our households," Dr. Sugai explains.
At first glance, dehydrated skin might appear more dull, fine lines and wrinkles might be more pronounced and lips and eyelids might be chapped. If your skin is flaking, itching or even red, it’s definitely time to tweak your routine.
Ingredients play a big role in skin health. Sugai has MVPs for this time of year. “My favorites include glycerin and hyaluronic acid,” he says. “They are classic humectants which draw in water like a magnet and retain moisture in our skin to give us a dewy, plump look.”
“You can find these hydrators in serums and moisturizers. I like to use both in the morning before applying a lightweight sunscreen." [Yes, you need to wear SPF year-round.]
Other ingredients to look out for to help repair or restore your skin barrier are ceramides, panthenol and squalane, Dr. Sugai says.
Scroll through for the latest fixes for winter skin.
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The Moisturizer
Amal Clooney; Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream.Taylor Hill/WireImage; Charlotte Tilbury
Taylor Hill/WireImage; Charlotte Tilbury
Buy it!Charlotte Tilbury Magic Water Cream, $100;sephora.com
02of 07The SPFEucerin Immersive Hydration Daily Lotion With Broad Spectrum SPF 30.EucerinWe’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again (and again)—sun protection is essential year-round. This antioxidant-packed face lotion also has hyaluronic acid to plump up fine lines while protecting from UV damage.Buy it!Eucerin Immersive Hydration Daily Lotion With Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $21.50;amazon.com
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The SPF
Eucerin Immersive Hydration Daily Lotion With Broad Spectrum SPF 30.Eucerin
Eucerin
We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again (and again)—sun protection is essential year-round. This antioxidant-packed face lotion also has hyaluronic acid to plump up fine lines while protecting from UV damage.
Buy it!Eucerin Immersive Hydration Daily Lotion With Broad Spectrum SPF 30, $21.50;amazon.com
03of 07The SerumShani Darden Moisture Boost Plumping Serum.Shani DardenThe next best thing to a facial with aestheticianShani Dardenare her powerful skin-care products. Her latest serum has water-attracting snow mushroom, plus watermelon and apple extracts, to instantly hydrate skin.Buy it!Shani Darden Moisture Boost Plumping Serum, $78;shanidarden.com
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The Serum
Shani Darden Moisture Boost Plumping Serum.Shani Darden
Shani Darden
The next best thing to a facial with aestheticianShani Dardenare her powerful skin-care products. Her latest serum has water-attracting snow mushroom, plus watermelon and apple extracts, to instantly hydrate skin.
Buy it!Shani Darden Moisture Boost Plumping Serum, $78;shanidarden.com
04of 07The Body WashOlay Indulgent Moisture Body Wash.OlayThe key to keeping skin healthy during the winter is to start in the shower with a moisturizing body wash. This one contains pro-glycerin, which helps the formula’s ingredients deposit on and penetrate the skin. Bonus: It comes in five divine scents, including Rose and Cherry Crème, below.Buy it!Olay Indulgent Moisture Body Wash, $13;olay.com
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The Body Wash
Olay Indulgent Moisture Body Wash.Olay
Olay
The key to keeping skin healthy during the winter is to start in the shower with a moisturizing body wash. This one contains pro-glycerin, which helps the formula’s ingredients deposit on and penetrate the skin. Bonus: It comes in five divine scents, including Rose and Cherry Crème, below.
Buy it!Olay Indulgent Moisture Body Wash, $13;olay.com
05of 07The Body ButtersNaturopathica Body Butter; Fount Society Body Butter.Naturopathica; Fount SocietyIf your regular lotion doesn’t cut it when it’s cold outside, switch to a richer formula with ingredients like calendula, shea butter and vitamin E. Pro tip: Apply post- shower when your skin is still damp to lock in all that moisture. Naturopathica’s has a floral scent while Fount Society’s is fragrance-free.Buy it!Naturopathica Body Butter, $48;naturopathica.comBuy it!Fount Society Body Butter, $68;fountsociety.com
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The Body Butters
Naturopathica Body Butter; Fount Society Body Butter.Naturopathica; Fount Society
Naturopathica; Fount Society
If your regular lotion doesn’t cut it when it’s cold outside, switch to a richer formula with ingredients like calendula, shea butter and vitamin E. Pro tip: Apply post- shower when your skin is still damp to lock in all that moisture. Naturopathica’s has a floral scent while Fount Society’s is fragrance-free.
Buy it!Naturopathica Body Butter, $48;naturopathica.com
Buy it!Fount Society Body Butter, $68;fountsociety.com
06of 07The Portable SticksKiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Balm Stick; Deinde Moisture-Locking Face Stick.Kiehl’s; DEINDELike lip balm for your face, these weightless solids (which are loaded with emollient squalane) are great for a midday moisture boost.Buy it!Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Balm Stick, $31;kiehls.comBuy it!Deinde Moisture-Locking Face Stick, $36;deinde.com
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The Portable Sticks
Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Balm Stick; Deinde Moisture-Locking Face Stick.Kiehl’s; DEINDE
Kiehl’s; DEINDE
Like lip balm for your face, these weightless solids (which are loaded with emollient squalane) are great for a midday moisture boost.
Buy it!Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Barrier Balm Stick, $31;kiehls.com
Buy it!Deinde Moisture-Locking Face Stick, $36;deinde.com
07of 07The Lip MaskCindy Crawford; Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask—Wisteria.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images; TatchaIt’s hard to avoid chapped lips when they’re constantly exposed to the elements. Using a mask helps, and now you can get the benefit of one, plus a pretty hint of color, thanks to makeup artistDaniel Martin, who worked with Tatcha to add a berry tint to its popular formula. (Cindy Crawford is wearing it here!)Buy it!Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask—Wisteria, $29;tatcha.com
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The Lip Mask
Cindy Crawford; Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask—Wisteria.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images; Tatcha
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images; Tatcha
It’s hard to avoid chapped lips when they’re constantly exposed to the elements. Using a mask helps, and now you can get the benefit of one, plus a pretty hint of color, thanks to makeup artistDaniel Martin, who worked with Tatcha to add a berry tint to its popular formula. (Cindy Crawford is wearing it here!)
Buy it!Tatcha The Kissu Lip Mask—Wisteria, $29;tatcha.com
source: people.com
