Winter Skincare Essentials: 28 Must-Have Skincare Products for Your Routine
As the cold weather sets in, it's essential to adapt our skincare routines to combat the dryness and irritation that winter can bring. Here are some recommended products and ingredients to keep your skin looking radiant and healthy during the colder months.
Moisturizers
Moisturizers with ceramides, hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or squalane help to lock in moisture, keeping your skin hydrated. Opt for rich creams or ointments, such as CeraVe Moisturizing Cream or Vanicream Moisturizing Cream, rather than lotions.
Hydrating Serums
Hydrating serums with hyaluronic acid can boost hydration levels in your skin. The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 is a popular choice.
Gentle Cleansers
Choose hydrating, fragrance-free cleansers that won't strip your skin of its natural oils. Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser or La Roche-Posay Toleriane Hydrating Gentle Cleanser are excellent options.
Oils and Balms
Facial oils, such as rosehip oil, jojoba oil, or squalane oil, provide additional moisture and help repair the skin's barrier. Balms like Aquaphor Healing Ointment or First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream are ideal for very dry, irritated patches.
Sunscreens
Don't forget to protect your skin from the harsh winter sun. Broad-spectrum sunscreens with moisturizing ingredients, such as CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30, are a must-have.
Avoiding Harsh Ingredients
Avoid alcohol-based toners, strong exfoliants, or fragrances that can irritate dry, winter skin.
Other Recommended Products
- A lavender-infused pedicure sponge buffs away dead skin while containing anti-fungal tea tree oil.
- A rich facial cream infused with chia seeds helps the skin fight against the ravages of winter.
- Hydrating socks with aloe vera and moisturizing oils banish flakiness and cracking.
- An exfoliating glove is suitable for scrubbing dead skin without irritating sensitive skin or eczema flare-ups.
- A radiance-boosting moisturizer fades the appearance of scarring and dark spots, and protects the skin from the sun (it has SPF!).
- A moisturizing shave cream cushions the blade for a super-close shave.
- The Foreo Luna Mini 3 cleanses the face in 60 seconds with gentle pulsations and acts as gentle exfoliants.
- A 2-in-1 beard oil is suitable for scruffy and rough facial hair during colder months and can be used as a hydrating leave-in conditioner for tresses.
- An intensely hydrating serum keeps moisture locked in all day long without clogging pores or making the skin look shiny.
- A jelly eye mask resembling the Caped Crusader's mask revives tired, frazzled skin.
- Pillow-proof pimple patches stay in place under hats and scarves and reduce swelling.
- Aquaphor healing ointment softens, hydrates, and conditions dry, scaly bits, and can be used on the face.
- Thayer's alcohol-free toner keeps skin hydrated and reduces breakouts, dark spots, and irritation.
- An eczema-relieving stick is unscented, anti-inflammatory, and helps to speed up the healing process.
- Gentle toning pads soothe wind-chapped skin and some reviewers use them to remove makeup.
- A moisturizing hand sanitizer kills germs and bacteria without dehydrating the skin.
- Organic tea tree oil is effective for itchy and dry scalp, and works on heat rashes, fungal infections, and acne.
- A pack of exfoliating foot masks sloughs away dead and rough skin on the feet.
- A lotion stick is small enough to keep in a coat pocket and targets patches of dry skin.
- A waterproof scalp massager exfoliates the scalp and eases tension.
- A USB-powered humidifier alleviates parched skin caused by harsh indoor heating.
- A pack of hydrating sheet masks improves dry, flaky patches without causing irritation.
- De-puffing eye masks containing hyaluronic acid help to keep undereyes from drying out during colder months.
- A healing balm is beneficial for eczema and rosacea, and does not leave behind any filmy or greasy residue.
- In the realm of health-and-wellness, a radiance-boosting moisturizer with SPF protects the skin from winter sunlight and fades the appearance of scarring and dark spots.
- For the home-and-garden, a USB-powered humidifier alleviates parched skin caused by harsh indoor heating, ensuring a comfortable environment during cold months.
- In the arena of lifestyle and fashion-and-beauty, a 2-in-1 beard oil hydrates rough, scruffy facial hair during colder months and can also be used as a leave-in conditioner for tresses.
- In the world of science and women's health, an eczema-relieving stick with unscented, anti-inflammatory properties helps speed up the healing process, offering relief for sensitive skin during winter.
