Sarah Guirguis Whether you’re clueless about skincare or you’re looking for tips on how to adjust your daily routine for winter, we’ve got you covered. Here is the ultimate guide to skincare this season.
Always have water within arm’s reach
This is, by far, the greatest age-old skincare tip to keep in mind this winter! If you have a water bottle on your desk at the office, in your everyday bag when you go out and at home by your bed, you will remember to stay hydrated. Apparently, we forget to drink the normal amount our body needs in this season because we don’t necessarily “feel” thirsty as much as we do during summer.
Gentle Cleansing
While it pains our hearts to shower and wash our faces every morning in this cold weather, our skin really needs it and we always feel refreshed after. Make sure you also remove all makeup and impurities before you go to bed in the evening. Your skin will surely thank you for it.
Product Recommendations: La Roche-Posay Toleriane Dermo Cleanser and CeraVe Foaming Cleanser for normal to oily skin.
Moisturize
Of course, you saw this one coming. Keep your face hydrated day and night with your favorite moisturizer. It’s best that you apply it when you have just washed your face and it’s still a little damp, since experts say that it really helps to lock in the moisture.
Product Recommendations: Neutrogena Hydro Boost Water Gel Moisturiser and La Roche-Posay Hydraphase Moisturizer
Hyaluronic Acid
While hyaluronic acid is a key ingredient to maintaining healthy skin in general, it is an absolute essential for winter. Not only does it hydrate dry skin, it accelerates the healing of blemishes and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
Product Recommendations: The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 and Rhea Beauty Hyaluronic Acid Serum.
Avoid Dry Lips
If your lips tend to get chapped and irritated during winter, make sure you’re ready for the battle this time around. Use a hydrating scrub every other night before you go to sleep and whenever you’re watching a movie or doing chores around the house. Needless to say, you should also carry a lip balm with you at all times; you never know when you’ll need it.
Product Recommendations: Joviality Lavender Lip Scrub and Lavender Shea Lip Balm.
Hydrating Facial Mists
If you want to give your face a little extra love, you can always spritz your skin with a hydrating mist to prime it before applying makeup or after you’ve achieved your final look. It will kind of set everything in place, while leaving you feeling fresh and smelling great.
Product Recommendations: Essentials Hydrating Facial Mist and Areej Rose Floral Water.
