6. Take care of your body, too
“Skin is the largest organ in your body, so you must moisturize all if it, not just from the shoulders up,” Ma says. The same goes for exfoliation, she explains. Whatever you do for your face, you should also be doing for your body, especially in the winter.
7. Try a hydrating serum
Ma suggests adding a hydrating serum to your winter skin-care routine, to be applied under your regular moisturizer. There is so much humidity in the summer, you don't need one, she says. But winter's dry air means we need an extra layer of moisture, which a serum can provide. Like layering a favourite fitted T-shirt under your cardigan, a hydrating serum seals in the comfort -- not to mention helps provide dewy-looking skin despite dry air and frigid temperatures.
8. Use a cream cleanser
Switch from a gel to a cream cleanser for the winter. Because skin is more sensitive in the winter, gel cleansers, which are often astringent, can further dry out and irritate winter skin, Ma explains. A quality cream cleanser, like Dr. Hauschka Cleansing Milk or Pure + Simple's Sensitive Skin Cleansing Milk, will remove makeup and debris without depleting skin's precious moisture.
9. Exfoliate regularly
Dull, lacklustre skin is an unfortunate winter trademark. This is caused by a buildup of dead skin, Ma explains. To give those dry, flaky cheeks a boost, exfoliate regularly. You need to do this more often in winter than you do in summer, she says. “Three times a week is a great way to ensure you're always showcasing your freshest, healthiest skin."
10. Try oils
A great -- and comforting -- way to provide your whole body with much-needed hydration during the winter is with bath oils. Your skin absorbs the moisture from the oils, leaving your skin silky soft every time you step out of the tub.
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