The winter weather can be atrocious on our skin. Dry, flakey skin is no one’s friend and can cause patchiness and other skin issues.
Here’s our Top Tips for Helping Your Skin Survive Winter
1. Use a sleeping mask
A sleeping mask is super hydrating and a great way to hydrate your skin as you sleep. Only use 1-2 times a week.
High End:
$32.00 LANEIGE Water Sleeping Mask: Visibly Brighten, Boost Hydration, Squalane
N/A$9.99
COSRX Ultimate Nourishing Rice Overnight Spa Mask, 60ml / 2.02 fl.oz | Rice Extract 68% and Niacinamide 2% | Korean Skin Care, Animal Testing Free, Paraben Free
N/A“I love a good sleeping mask. I wake up with baby soft skin which is a miracle in the winter time,” -Ana Editor-In-Chief.
2. Invest in a good Toner and Hydrating Serums
A toner is super important during the winter. Make sure it is not stripping (alcohol is not in the first several ingredients). The right toner will moisturize the skin and normalize pH levels. Serums are amazing for facial skin. It gives the skin an extra boost.
Editor’s Choice For Serum
$10. 99
Peach Slices | Acne Exfoliating Toner | 2% Salicylic Acid | AHA+BHA Exfoliation | Facial Cleanser | Calms & Soothes | Prevents Breakouts | Alcohol & Sulfate Free | Skin Care for Women & Men | 4 Oz
N/A“This is my go-to Toner. It works miracles. I have purchased this over and over.” -Ana
3. Use a High Quality Bronzing Oil
Just because it is winter, doesn’t mean your skin has to have a nice glow. A bronzing oil will instantly give you vibrant skin.
$29
NUXE Huile Prodigieuse Shimmer Multi-Purpose Dry Oil – Luxurious Radiant Glow and Hydration for Face, Body & Hair
N/A“This bronzing oil gives me a subtle glow.”- Ana
4. Use a good primer
The extra barrier will help keep makeup from “caking” and will seal in your moisturizer.
$10.00
NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP Bare With Me Multitasking Primer & Setting Spray
N/A“I do not step out without primer during the winter, regardless of wearing makeup or not.” -Ana
5. Make sure your Body Scrub/ Wash is Hydrating
Check the ingredients in your soap and make sure your soap is helping your skin survive winter, instead of stripping it. It’s winter time, so grab a sweet smell.
$6.97
Dove Scrub Brown Sugar & Coconut Butter For Silky Smooth Skin Body Scrub Exfoliates & Restores Skin’s Natural Nutrients 10.5 oz
N/A“Winter is a great time to wear warm sweet smells. I like to change my winter skincare smells to something warm and sweet.” -Ana
6. Make sure your Masks are Non-Drying
Once again, check the ingredients. Also, a sheet masks will be your friend during the winter.
$22.50
COSRX Snail Mucin Sheet Mask 10 EA, Snail Essence Leave-on Face Masks for Dry, Acne prone, Sensitive Skin, Snail Secretion Filtrate, Not Tested on Animals, No Parabens, No Sulfates, Korean Skincare
N/A“I love a good sheet mask during the winter. Super hydrating.”- Ana
