Winterizing your skin is essential to maintain its health and hydration during the colder months. Here are the top 9 ways to protect and nourish your skin in winter:

1. Moisturize Regularly: Use a heavier moisturizer than you would in summer. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides which help lock in moisture.
2. Use a Humidifier: Heating systems dry out the air, which can also dry out your skin. A humidifier adds moisture back into the air, helping your skin retain its natural moisture.
3. Gentle Cleansing: Avoid harsh cleansers that can strip natural oils from your skin. Opt for mild, fragrance-free cleansers.
4. Limit Hot Showers: While tempting, long hot showers can strip your skin of its natural oils. Try to take shorter showers with cooler water instead.
5. Sun Protection: UV rays can be just as damaging in winter, especially with snow glare. Continue to use sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
6. Exfoliate Moderately: Gentle exfoliation can help remove dry, dead skin cells. But be careful not to overdo it, as this can irritate and further dry out your skin.
7. Protect Exposed Skin: When going outside, protect your skin from the cold and wind by wearing gloves, scarves, and using lip balm.
8. Nourish Your Skin Overnight: Use overnight treatments such as hydrating masks or serums. Nighttime is when your skin repairs itself, so this can be especially effective.
9. Eat Skin-Healthy Foods: A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C, and E can promote skin health. Foods like fish, nuts, and leafy greens are excellent choices.

1. Moisturize Regularly: Use a heavier moisturizer than you would in summer and consider adding serums if needed. Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin, and ceramides which help lock in moisture.
2. Use a Humidifier: Heating systems dry out the air, which can also dry out your skin. A humidifier adds moisture back into the air, helping your skin retain its natural moisture.
3. Gentle Cleansing: Avoid harsh cleansers that can strip natural oils from your skin. Opt for mild, fragrance-free cleansers. Please step away from the unauthorized scrubs!
4. Limit Hot Showers: While tempting, long hot showers can strip your skin of its natural oils. It might feel good, but it’s a hard no from me. Try to take shorter showers with cooler water instead.
5. Sun Protection: UV rays can be just as damaging in winter, especially with snow glare. Continue to use sunscreen with at least SPF 30. It is seriously the best anti-aging gift you can give yourself.
6. Exfoliate Moderately: Gentle exfoliation can help remove dry, dead skin cells. But be careful not to overdo it, as this can irritate and further dry out your skin. Refer back to #3 about the scrubs…
7. Protect Exposed Skin: When going outside, protect your skin from the cold and wind by wearing gloves, scarves, and using lip balm. So many fun options out there—be CUTE!
8. Nourish Your Skin Overnight: Use overnight treatments such as hydrating masks or serums. Nighttime is when your skin repairs itself, so this can be especially effective. Tip: take your nighttime lotion and apply a thick layer as your mask a couple time a week—think MIME!
9. Eat Skin-Healthy Foods: A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, C, and E can promote skin health. Foods like fish, nuts, and leafy greens are excellent choices. YUMMAAAAY!

Remember, every skin type is different, so it’s important to adjust your skin care routine to what works best for your skin during the winter months.