How To Make Your Own Winter Skincare Regimen

We know that the transition from summer to fall can be tricky. Our skincare routine doesn’t need to change dramatically, but there are a few things we can make more of an effort to enhance the winter weather. Even though winter skin is more sensitive, the right winter skincare routine can still minimize that extra feeling of dryness, protect against the harshness of the elements, and still give your skin the essential hydration and smoothness it needs. Here are some simple and effective tricks you can use to ensure your skin stays hydrated and moisturized throughout the winter.

What You Can Expect This Winter 

There’s nothing better than starting your morning with a long soak in a warm bath. It’s one of the simplest ways to relax, refresh, and renew, and it feels especially great if you have a soothing soak for this very reason. While you can relax and unwind, you also need to make sure you’re doing it with care and consideration for your skin. While it’s definitely fun to take long baths, bathing is one of the worst things you can do to your skin.

If your skin isn’t feeling great, there are many common issues that can be traced to a bath, including overuse, poor technique, and lack of care. Baths should be taken with a face scrub or clay mask and cleanser, in addition to a generous amount of a good quality moisturizer. Your body scrub will exfoliate away the skin’s outer layer while the creamy cleanser will loosen the debris trapped in the pores, reducing the number of bacteria residing in the pores. Once your body is clean, moisturize your body and your scalp.

One of the best ways to hydrate and protect your skin is with a daily anti-aging and night creme, specifically formulated for the winter and the specific issues that arise as the climate get more bitter. Make sure that your facial skin receives the hydration it needs from a creme that has a great SPF.

The next step is making sure your face is properly protected from the harmful effects of the elements and other products that can dry out your skin. When the sun isn’t out, a good eye cream is also your best friend, offering the protection and hydration you need, and the extra softness your skin requires.

So how do we make sure our skin is happy, healthy, and ready for the cold and snowfall? It comes down to three simple steps: first, ensure that you have a proper cleansing and exfoliating regimen. Next, use an appropriate moisturizing product, and finish with an effective night creme. You can take these basic steps on a daily basis or make them a daily routine. Whatever you choose, be sure to take time to do it properly, with an effective product, and with the right amount of consideration.

With the changing of the seasons, it’s time to start thinking about getting your winter skincare regimen started. While you should still keep a winter skincare regime for the sake of preventing blemishes, it can be hard to remember to apply every day when it’s cold and there’s snow on the ground, so make sure to keep your routine regularly to get the best results.