Winter can be rough on your skin—between the cold, dry air and low humidity, it’s not uncommon for folks to have dry or even irritated and flaky skin this time of year.
The Goods Inside
- 6 winter skincare tips
- Easy ways to prevent dry skin in the winter
- How OLLY Mood + Skin repairs your skin barrier
That doesn’t mean you have to itch in silence though, as we do have some winter skin hydration tips for you. Without further ado, here are some ways you can adjust your winter skincare routine to soothe dry skin.
Our 6 Tips
1. Drink More Water
Yes, you hear this one all the time, but for good reason. Staying hydrated is beneficial to your skin year-round. Drinking water won’t directly moisturize your skin but remember—skin is an organ and staying hydrated supports your skin barrier, which helps retain moisture.
2. Go Lukewarm
One downside of long, scalding hot showers is that they can dry out your skin. While toasty and warm, hot water strips your skin’s natural oils and lipids from your skin barrier, which leads to dryness and itchiness. To cleanse without losing moisture, try taking shorter, lukewarm showers instead (we know).
3. Cover Up
Wearing hats, gloves and scarves isn’t just about staying warm. These layers serve as a physical shield to protect the skin on your hands, face and neck from the cold air, wind and snow, which can damage and even irritate your skin.
4. Get a Humidifier
Indoor heating—as wonderful as it is—circulates dry air throughout the room, which pulls moisture from your skin. Humidifiers turn water into steam and vapor to add humidity back into the air, which helps your skin hold onto its hydration.
5. Switch Cleansers
It’s not uncommon to use swap your skincare products seasonally. Go lighter with your cleansers and soaps. Look for gentler, hydrating formulas that won’t be as stripping and harsh on your skin, like our Mood + Skin body washes, which are made with OLLY Vitamin Complex and clinically proven to repair your skin barrier.
6. Bump Up Your Moisturizer
If you’re going lighter on the cleansers, go heavier on moisturizers. Switch out your usual moisturizers and lotions for heavier, richer formulas to give your skin some TLC.
In addition to switching products, consider when you moisturize as well. Don’t put off your post-shower routine—apply your skincare, lotions and moisturizers as soon as you can while your skin’s still damp from the shower to really seal in hydration.
If your skin still needs a bit more help, try switching to a moisturizing serum. While similar to lotions, serums are formulated to address specific skin concerns, so try adding one that retains moisture or targets dryness.
And if you’ve never tried body serums before, we know just the place to start.
Repair Your Skin Barrier
OLLY Mood + Skin is body care that’s been expertly formulated to repair your skin barrier. The powerhouse behind this collection is OLLY Vitamin Complex, made with 12-HSA, which is a clinically proven skincare ingredient that can be combined with other ingredients to create unique skincare complexes.
Every product in Mood + Skin is formulated with OLLY Vitamin Complex so you get those skin-repairing benefits in and out of the shower. Our body washes gently cleanse without stripping skin, and both serums and washes restore lost lipids to strengthen and repair your skin barrier.
Conclusion
Skip dry skin this winter and protect your skin barrier in cold weather. A healthy barrier means hydrated, moisturized skin and a less itchy you.
The Goods Inside
- 6 winter skincare tips
- Easy ways to prevent dry skin in the winter
- How OLLY Mood + Skin repairs your skin barrier
