The cold climate and dry air during winter can leave skin feeling itchy and uncomfortably dry. Use these tips for winter skin care so you can keep your skin healthy and soft all season long.

Moisturize your skin

Moisturize your skin thoroughly. Switch to an oil-based moisturizer in the winter, your skin will appreciate it. Consider overnight deep moisturizer treatments which can help particularly dry areas like hands feet elbows knees and lips. After bathing or showering pat dry and moisturize your damp skin. Additionally, increasing your water intake will help hydrate your skin.

Do not ignore sunscreen

Just because it is chilly outside it does not mean the sun isn’t affecting your skin. Make sunscreen part of your daily routine, even in the winter. Depending on where you live and how much the temperature drops, you may need to apply sunscreen to your face, chest and hands as well as your ears. Choose sunscreen that provides an SPF of 30 or higher.

Protect your lips

your lips need regular protection from the components, like the rest of your body. Select a lip balm that contains an SPF of 30 or higher and feels soothing on your lips. Avoid any lip balm that irritates your lips.

Protect your hands.

Cracked, dry hands are common in winter. Protect your hands from the components by wearing mittens or gloves. Moreover, wear rubber gloves when doing dishes or other household tasks where your hands will get wet or come in contact with harsh chemicals. Applying a nice moisturizer after washing your hands will keep your skin feeling soft and slick.

With a little extra TLC you can have soft smooth luminous skin all winter long.❤