Jan 28, 2025

Defy Dry, Winter Skin

Winter can be tough on your skin.

The cold air, combined with indoor heating, can leave your skin feeling dry, tight, and flaky. But don’t worry—there are plenty of ways to keep your skin hydrated, healthy, and glowing throughout the colder months. Here are some essential tips, tricks and knowledge that can help you take care of your skin during the winter season.

Know the Causes & Solutions

Cold Weather Contributors that can Create Dry, Winter Skin

Low humidity: Cold air holds less moisture, causing your skin to lose hydration to the environment.

Indoor heating: Switching between cold outdoor air and heated indoor spaces can further dry out your skin.

Visible Effects: Dry skin in cold weather can manifest as itchiness, flakiness, tightness, and even cracked skin.

Reduced blood flow: When it’s cold, blood vessels in your hands can constrict, limiting the delivery of moisture to your skin.

What to do to prevent dry skin and hands in cold weather:

Moisturize regularly: Apply moisturizer to your skin throughout the day.

Apply hand cream frequently: Especially after washing your hands.

Use a humidifier: Adding moisture to the air in your home can help combat dryness.

Wear gloves: Protect your hands with gloves when outdoors in cold weather.

Use lukewarm water: Avoid excessively hot water when showering or washing your hands.


Winter can be even harder on your hair.
Here’s why:

Low humidity: Cold air often has lower humidity, which readily absorbs moisture from your hair.

Indoor heating: Switching between cold outdoor air and warm indoor environments can further dry out your hair.

Wet hair exposure: Going outside with wet hair in cold weather can be particularly damaging, leading to breakage.

 

 

LOVE your hair…especially in winter. Here’s how:

Use a humidifier: Adding moisture to the air indoors can help prevent excessive dryness.

Moisturizing hair products: Apply deep moisturizing conditioners or leave-in conditioners, hair oils, or hair masks regularly.

Limit heat styling: Reduce the use of blow dryers, straighteners, and curling irons.

Wear a hat: Covering your head with a hat when outdoors can protect your hair from cold air.

Wash less frequently: Consider washing your hair less often in the winter to retain natural oils.

Feed Your Skin a Healthy Diet All Winter Long

Replenishing Hand Cream

Replenishing Body Lotion

and Moisturizing Conditioner