Sharing my current winter skincare routine, from luxurious moisturizers to exfoliating masks, using safer products.
Hello friends! How are you all? I hope you are enjoying the winter season so far and managing to stay warm with the winter weather!
For today’s post, I’m sharing my winter skincare routine, including ways to protect your skin and help keep your skin soft and hydrated.
The colder the outside air (I live in Arizona, after all!) and the dry indoor heat strip my skin of its natural moisture, leaving it prone to dryness in the winter months; so switching up my skincare routine at this time of year is key to helping my skin retain moisture and maintaining a healthy, happy complexion. Keep scrolling for details on my personal skincare routine that I swear by for dewy, glowing skin, especially on dry, cold winter days.
The first step is a gentle cleanser that removes make-up and impurities without over-drying, an important step for any skin type but especially if you have sensitive skin. Then I put in my beloved vitamin C serum that’s full of antioxidants and hydrating moisturizers, with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides to help hydrate the skin, lock in moisture, and repair the skin’s barrier.
Plus, weekly exfoliation with a gentle scrub or chemical exfoliant can remove dead skin cells, promoting a radiant glow. I rotate through my favorite masks, listed below.
Finally, applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen protects against harmful UV rays, even on cloudy days. This is my behavior.
Here’s what my winter skincare routine looks like. It changes and evolves over time with new products I find or like, but these are my favorites.
My winter skin care routine
Cleanser and Serums
Using the right cleansers and serums is key to an effective winter skin care routine. Choose a hydrating serum and cream or oil-based cleansers that will protect the skin’s moisture barrier, avoiding products with harsh, drying ingredients like sulfates.
Exfoliators and masks
Exfoliators and masks are great for removing built-up dirt, grime and dead skin cells, while masks can revitalize and restore your skin, leaving it with a radiant, natural glow.
Moisturizers
Arguably the most important part of your winter skin care routine is your moisturizer. Look for products with ultra-moisturizing ingredients, like shea butter, for longer lasting moisture, even on the driest of winter days.
tools
While it’s not absolutely necessary to have an effective skin care routine, the right tools can make things easier and even improve your results.
Read my HigherDOSE red light face mask review here.
Beautycounter Winter Sale
Beautycounter is having their annual winter sale right now through the end of the year. Select skincare and make-up are up to 40% off – look here!
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