Beauty and Skincare

Are you noticing skin dryness this winter season? You’re not the only one. Tightness, flaky patches, and irritation are all common symptoms of dry skin fueled by colder and drier weather this time of year. But have no fear. With just a few tweaks to your winter skin care routine, you’ll winter-proof your skin all the way until spring.

Try these top tips for combating dry, winter skin.

This time of year can be tough on the skin. Dry weather leads to dry, flaky and sometimes irritated skin, impaired barrier function and exacerbated signs of aging. But improving skin hydration doesn’t mean applying an extra layer of moisturizer. More doesn’t always mean better. Instead, pay extra attention to what instead of how much. That means, keep a close eye on ingredient labels to make sure the products you’re using have the right ingredients to restore and maintain skin hydration. Here are five of our favorites.