Skin Care
6 Tips for Hydrated, Radiant Skin This WinterBanish dry, ashy skin when the weather gets frightful with these hydrating tips |
Make Smart Swaps The visibility of ashy and scaly skin makes it tempting to double up on exfoliation to keep flakes and dryness at bay, but going harder on the scrubbing front can backfire in the long run by causing even more dryness. The same goes for your harsh acne and anti-aging products. "Strong retinoid creams must be used more sparingly in the harsh winter months," says Charles.
If your skin still feels dry, check other parts of your skin care routine. Try swapping your foaming or exfoliating cleanser for a more moisturizing, creamy cleanser, or swap harsh astringents, toners or makeup removers for multitasking micellar waters that clean the skin with fine oils suspended in water. If your skin is feeling particularly raw, try the super gentle Avene Micellar Lotion, $20 or Darphin Ahazar Cleansing Micellar Water, $40, which contains moisturizing neroli oil.
To keep the rest of your skin hydrated, swap scented (read: irritating) body washes for gentle, fragrance-free soaps like Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Beauty Bar, $3.47, or Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash, $6.99. "Laundry detergent for sensitive skin such as ALL or Arm & Hammer for Sensitive Skin can also be helpful," Charles adds.
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If your skin still feels dry, check other parts of your skin care routine. Try swapping your foaming or exfoliating cleanser for a more moisturizing, creamy cleanser, or swap harsh astringents, toners or makeup removers for multitasking micellar waters that clean the skin with fine oils suspended in water. If your skin is feeling particularly raw, try the super gentle Avene Micellar Lotion, $20 or Darphin Ahazar Cleansing Micellar Water, $40, which contains moisturizing neroli oil.
To keep the rest of your skin hydrated, swap scented (read: irritating) body washes for gentle, fragrance-free soaps like Dove Sensitive Skin Unscented Beauty Bar, $3.47, or Aveeno Skin Relief Body Wash, $6.99. "Laundry detergent for sensitive skin such as ALL or Arm & Hammer for Sensitive Skin can also be helpful," Charles adds.
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