The harsh winter months always takes its toll on your skin. This is the time of the year when your skin turns dry, flaky, and cracked, which can be painful and uncomfortable. It can also lead to dull and lackluster skin, which as it seems, is a great concern for everyone. So, as a solution to your skin woes, here are a few tips on how to take good care of your skin in the cold months ahead.

 

 

 

 

1. Layer up on the moisture

 

In winter, a single layer of moisturizer would not be enough to combat the harsh cold. It is therefore highly recommended that multiple layers of this product can do a better job. Moisturizers have great benefits. They prevent wrinkles, dryness and flakiness, and the right formulation can even help heal acne. Here are some great moisturizers for you to try.

 

 

Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream

Etude House Moistfull Collagen Cream is enriched with super Collagen and Baobab water to give long hours of hydration and moisture. It has a gel-like consistency that’s perfect for dehydrated and dry skin. It also gets absorbed by the skin quickly without that greasy feeling and heaviness, so it’s perfect for daily use.

 

 

Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum

 

 

Innisfree is well known for creating eco-friendly and organic products. The Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum is gentle because it contains organic green tea and green tea seeds from Jeju Island. These ingredients help hydrate the skin, not only from the outside, but on the inside as well.

 

 

2. Oil-based products are better

 

Oil-based products are better for you during the winter because it gives better moisture against dryness. An example is using oil-based makeup removers and other cleansers. Below are some of the top products you need to try.

 

 

Etude House Real Art Cleansing Oil Mild

 

 

Etude House Real Art Cleansing Oil Mild is a great product for cleansing because it is infused with green tea and chamomile, which are natural recipes for great skin. It effectively removes all traces of makeup and other impurities without the drying effects of other cleansers. It also calms redness and irritation due to its chamomile ingredient.

 

 

3. Exfoliate moderately

 

This process in our skin care is very important, but should be done in moderation. Frequent skin exfoliation can lead to more damage than good. During the winter months, it is recommended to exfoliate once every week only. Otherwise, it can cause irritation, flaking and redness.

 

 

Skinfood Black Sugar Strawberry Wash Off Mask

 

 

Skinfood Black Sugar Strawberry Wash Off Mask is a top scrub is best for winter because of its non-drying effects. It contains Shea butter and sugar grains that quickly dissolve once massaged on the skin, removing dead skin effectively. Its moisturizing and hydrating ingredients leave the skin feeling smooth and soft just like a baby’s.

 

 

4. Use a moisture sealing product

 

 

Laneige Water Sleeping Mask

 

 

Koreans are actually crazy for this sleeping mask because it gives instant results. Laneige Water Sleeping Mask leaves the skin feeling soft and plump the day after. This no-rinse mask is applied as the last step to your skin care routine, as it helps seal in all of the products you’ve used.

 

 

5. Disregard toners

 

If you use an alcohol-based toner, it is best to leave it out this winter season, because it dries out the skin more. Alcohol-based products are best used during summer because that’s when skin sweats and produces more sebum.

 

 

Mizon Intensive Skin Barrier Toner

 

 

This toner is perfect for the cold season because it has ceramides, which are proven to seal in moisture. It also contains hyaluronic acid that plumps up and hydrates the skin from deep within. Its mild formulation is also perfect for people with sensitive skin.

 

 

6. Take advantage of facial mists

 

Facial Mists are an everyday essential and it becomes even more important during the winter months. The right facial mist can do wonders for your skin. It can rejuvenate, hydrate, soothe, revive and protect tired and irritated skin. Some even use it to set their makeup because it helps promote a smooth and clean canvas for makeup application.

 

 

Hera Relaxing Facial Mist

 

 

Hera Relaxing Facial Mist is effective in reversing dull, flaky, tight and uncomfortable skin in winter. It is specially formulated to soothe and soften skin. It also hydrates the skin and forms a barrier that keeps it in. When it comes to makeup application, this facial mist provides a healthy skin tone and texture, which makes application easy.

 

With this as your guide, you can hopefully have better skin this winter. Try to experiment with other products as well. You’ll never know what’s good for you unless you try it.

 

 

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