How to Care for Dry Skin This Winter
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Did you know that in the winter your skin gets extremely dry from the cold and wind and also from indoor heating? This is true especially in Canada, where winter is harsh, long and unpredictable.
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What Happens to My Skin during Winter?
Due to the radical temperature changes and low humidity, our skin holds significantly less moisture. Winter can leave skin looking dull and tired, so if you wish to look your best, you have to take extra good care of your skin during this challenging season.
Common Signs
Common signs of winter skin include:
- Dryness: Winter air is dry, which can cause skin to become dry and flaky.
- Redness and itching: Cold weather and wind can irritate skin and cause redness and itching.
- Chapped lips: Lips can become dry and chapped due to the cold and wind.
- Cracks in skin: Skin can crack due to dryness, especially in areas like the knuckles, heels, and elbows.
- Roughness: Dead skin cells can accumulate and make skin feel rough during winter.
- Tightness: Skin can feel tight and uncomfortable due to dryness.
- Increased sensitivity: Cold weather can cause skin to become more sensitive and susceptible to irritation.
Top 5 Winter Tips for Skin
- Moisturize daily: Use a potent, hydrating moisturizer to protect your skin from dryness. Look for products that contain ingredients like hyaluronic acid, which can help lock in moisture and provide long-lasting hydration. Apply your moisturizer after showering or bathing, and reapply it throughout the day as needed, especially after washing your hands.
- Avoid hot showers: Hot showers may feel good on a cold winter day, but they can actually strip skin of its natural oils and make it feel dry and tight. Instead, take lukewarm showers and limit your time in the water to no more than 10 minutes. After showering, gently pat your skin dry with a soft towel, and apply a moisturizer while your skin is still damp to help lock in moisture.
- Use gentle, fragrance-free products: Harsh products with added fragrances can irritate and dry out skin.
- Protect skin from the elements: Wear protective clothing and apply a moisturizing lip balm to protect skin from the cold and wind.
- Hydrate from the inside out: Drink plenty of water to keep skin hydrated from within.
Do Skin Moisturizers Really Work?
Frequent and generous skin moisturizing as well as deep and extensive skin nourishing is essential in an attempt to protect the skin from freezing winter conditions. Skin moisturizers are designed to fight dehydration and dryness, however, not all of them are equally effective or suitable for all skin types. At FEY Cosmetics we offer a number of natural body and face skincare moisturizers made to keep skin comfortable through the Canadian winter.
ACQUA Hydrating Serum
This professional-grade skincare product contains a powerful combination of natural and organic ingredients such as meadowfoam seed oil, Australian wild hibiscus fruit extract, aloe vera juice, and sea kelp, as well as grape and grapefruit seed extracts. The highly potent skincare formula is reinforced by our hyaluronic acid blend, leaving your skin radiant, soft, and perfectly moisturized.
ETERNA Nourishing Night Cream
If winter has already left your skin feeling tight and rough, add ETERNA, our night cream with niacinamide and squalane, to your evening routine. It nourishes your skin while you sleep, so it looks smoother and feels more comfortable in the morning. Like ACQUA Hydrating Serum, it pairs well with a hyaluronic acid routine for winter.
EAU VIVE Gentle Moisturizing Toner
To round out our trio of essential skin care products for the winter season, let's not forget our EAU VIVE toning lotion, in its "GENTLE" version. Specifically targeted for dry-to-sensitive and stressed skin, this alcohol-free, fragrance-free toning water, enriched with extracts of Agastache Mexicana flower and organic Sea Kelp, acts as an intensive moisturizing and soothing formula, while playing its key role in eliminating impurities and toning the skin during the final stage of skin cleansing and makeup removal. It works in perfect synergy with ACQUA Hydrating Serum and with ETERNA Night Cream to comfort tight, dry-feeling skin during our Canadian winter.
Skincare Routine for Winter Skin
With so many skincare products on the market, it can be difficult to know which ones are right for your skin. At FEY, we have developed several skincare routines that you may want to consider:
Learn more about our recommended skin care routines.
Our Skin Moisturizers
In addition to the above products, we also offer other moisturizing skin care products for the face and body.
By following these tips, you can help maintain the health and beauty of your skin during the harsh winter months. Don't forget to consult a dermatologist if you experience persistent skin problems in winter. With the right care and products, your skin will remain beautiful and comfortable all throughout the winter season.
Shop Your Winter Routine
Start with ACQUA, our hydrating serum, and pair it with BRUME in the All-in-One Hydration Duo for face, body and hair, and save 25%. At night, add ETERNA, our night cream. Then browse our dry skin collection and all our moisturizers. FEY skincare is made in Montréal, Canada.
