6 Winter Skin Sins and How to Avoid Them
1/7It's super important switch up your skincare routine once the weather starts to get cold, but hey, we're all guilty of trying to cut corners here and there. And sometimes we're simply too comfortable with our current regimen to make a change. So to help you over the hurdle, we're highlighting the very worst winter skin sins and offering hydrating alternatives so you can (quite literally) save face.
Read on to see what you're doing wrong—and the easy ways to make it right.
Photo: courtesy of sephora.com2/7You don’t switch your moisturizer seasonally.
Unless your skin looks and feels exactly the same year-round (and then, seriously, what’s your secret?)this is cute you should swap out your regular moisturizer for something more hydrating when the weather starts to get cold. Typical grease-less creams just don’t cut it in the winter.
Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion+, $15. sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of sephora.com3/7You stop eoliating
Skipping a scrub session when you have dry, sensitive skin seems like a good idea, right? Not so fast! When dead skin cells quickly build up, it’s actually better to slough them off. Just use a formula that’s gentle and packed with moisturizers.
L’Occitane Ultra-Rich Face Scrub with Shea Butter, $34. sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of soap.com4/7You neglect your lips
This is not the time to leave your lips in the lurch. Just like your face and body, they’re easily susceptible to getting dry. Pamper your pout with a super rich cream when you sleep at night, and don’t be shy about reapplying during the day.
Vaseline Lip Therapy in Rosy Lips, $3. soap.com
Photo: courtesy of sephora.com5/7You avoid oils
It can seem a little scary to douse your face in oil, but there’s really no reason to be afraid. They absorb quickly and hydrate even better than your typical cream. Use one at night and wake up with dewy skin that’s anything but dry.
Tarte Pure Maracuja Oil, $17. sephora.com
Photo: courtesy of kiehls.com6/7You skip body lotion
If you follow one skin rule this winter it should be to apply body lotion every single day. Dull legs, flaky elbows, and knees so dry they’re itchy are just a few fun side effects of skipping out.
Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Whipped Body Butter in Grapefruit, $38. kiehls.com
Photo: courtesy of drugstore.com7/7You over-use hand sanitizer
It’s super smart to sanitize your hands, especially with winter cold and flu germs starting to float around, but that can cause serious dryness. Trade in your favorites for a natural formula that’s alcohol-free.
Cleanwell Natural Hand Sanitizer Spray, $3. drugstore.com
