As the winter months move in with a single crips breeze, a December wind can leave your skin chapped and crusty. Not only is dry skin uncomfortable, but it’s also a definite beauty faux pas. Luckily, some quality products are on the market to keep your face as moist and supple as Moo Deng.
The first step to ensuring your skin remains soft and moist in winter is to embrace a hardy exfoliation routine. Clearing debris and dead, dry skin from your face and hands will help moisturizers seep in and do the work they’re supposed to. Investing in an electric exfoliant is the best way to ensure daily moisturizing routines work. These gadgets are great for the skin without causing too much damage – perfect for daily use. A nice exfoliating rub or face mask, such as the Aztec Indian Healing Clay, is a great and powerful product to use now and then, but daily use can cause damage.
One of the best facial moisturizers on the market is Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Advanced Repair Barrier Cream. Available online and in Sephora stores, this product is excellent for daily use and instant relief. While it is great as a preventative, it works fast and efficiently on dried-out skin as well. Keeping a bottle on hand during the coldest months of the year is a good idea, especially for anyone prone to flaky skin.
A preventative daily moisturizer is the best way to prevent skin from drying out. Cera Ve’s daily moisturizing cream is an affordable option beloved by many. This product is of excellent quality and comes in bulk. One large container should last throughout the winter.
La Roach-Posay also offers a wide variety of high-end moisturizing products. While more affordable than Drunk Elephant, the Triple Repair Moisturizing Cream uses microbiome technology to enhance the skin’s natural repair functions for a faster healing process after exposure to dry and cold elements. The National Eczema Association has verified this product as safe for even the most sensitive skin.
Winter can be brutal on the skin, regardless of the climate. However, prolonged exposure to cold, dry, outdoor elements can cause flaky and irritated skin. The best way to prevent skin irritation is to exfoliate, wash, and moisturize skin daily.
