Expert Tips to Revive Dry Skin During Wine Season and Glow All Season Long

Save your skin this winter

Dry winter weather can wreak serious havoc on our skin. To prevent dry skin, use these simple everyday tricks and home treatments to keep your skin soft and radiant all year round.

As winter arrives, many people experience the discomfort of dry, flaky skin due to cold weather, low humidity, and indoor heating.

However, combating this seasonal skin problem is possible with an arsenal of effective solutions that focus on hydration, protection and nutrition.

“Combating this cold weather is really creating a barrier with thicker moisturizers and ointments every day,” Dr. Anne Chapas, a board-certified dermatologist and member of the American Academy of Dermatology, told FoxNews.com. “Thicker creams actually seal the skin to prevent water loss and add necessary moisture to our skin.”

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Don't let chapped lips, cracked skin, and itchy scalp stop you. Instead, use these simple everyday tricks to keep your skin soft and glowing all year round.

Use hydrating cleansers
Moisturize regularly
Try humidifiers
Gently exfoliate
Apply sunscreen
Remember lip care
Opt for hand care
Avoid aggressive products
Use hydrating hair masks and serums.
Keep hydrated

1. Use hydrating cleansers

It is recommended to choose gentle cleansers that do not strip the skin's natural oils. Looking for products that contain hyaluronic acid, glycerin, or ceramides can lock in moisture and prevent excessive dryness.

Moisturizing the skin is recommended for overall skin health, regardless of whether a person has acne or not. (iStock)

While dry facial skin can cause normal winter flakes, it can also cause eczema and a more wrinkled appearance.

2. Moisturize regularly

Hydration is key to combat dryness. Use thicker cream-based moisturizers that provide a barrier against moisture loss. By applying it immediately after a shower, you will be able to lock in moisture.

Chapas advises her patients to use a thicker night cream to repair dry facial skin.

“You want to look for a night cream that has moisturizing ingredients like high hyaluronic acid and dimethicone, plus look for one that has an antioxidant to repair the damage that occurred throughout the day and even one with a light retinol to start repairing those fine lines “Chapas said.

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3. Try humidifiers

You can combat dry indoor air by using humidifiers.

They add moisture to the air, preventing the skin from becoming excessively dry.

4. Gently exfoliate

Preventing dry skin on our bodies is all about replenishing moisture, but before lathering up with creams and lotions, try using a body scrub to remove dead skin cells.

Exfoliating not only speeds up the skin's natural renewal process, but it also helps moisturizer penetrate deeper into the skin.

Cleansing your face helps remove impurities and dead skin cells that can build up and potentially worsen dryness. Using a gentle, hydrating cleanser helps maintain your skin's natural oils while cleansing effectively without stripping away moisture. (iStock)

“The Brown Sugar Body Scrub is definitely one of my favorites. It works as well as any scrub you buy at the drugstore and literally costs less than a dollar,” Erika Katz, beauty expert and author of Linking Up About Beauty. beauty,” said FoxNews.com.

Brown sugar body scrub is inexpensive and made with brown sugar, olive oil, and honey.

“Brown sugar is great because it is the perfect exfoliant and is very gentle on the skin. The oil will hydrate the skin and the honey, which is an all-natural humectant, helps attract and retain moisture to the skin,” Katz added.

5. Apply sunscreen

Don't skip sunscreen during the winter months.

UV rays can still damage skin even in colder climates. It is recommended to use broad spectrum sunscreen to protect the skin from damage.

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6. Remember to take care of your lips

When your lips are exposed to extremely cold air and wind, the protective layer of skin on our lips becomes damaged, leaving them feeling rough and chapped. Additionally, lip licking also dries out the skin as saliva evaporates.

To protect your lips, use a lip balm with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, or beeswax to keep your lips hydrated.

“Waxes and other types of sealants repair lips by sealing in moisture and help prevent water evaporation from our lips,” Chapas said. “You should use your lip balm regularly, a couple of times a day, and look for ones that have SPF 30. Remember, sun damage occurs on both our lips and the rest of our body all year round.”

7. Opt for hand care

The hands are one of the thickest areas of skin on our body, but that thick layer does not mean more protection. Thicker skin tends to dry out more quickly because the cells it contains are dead and dehydrated.

Moisturizing regularly with a rich hand cream or ointment, especially after washing your hands, helps maintain hydration. Opt for gentle hand cleansers to avoid stripping the skin's natural oils. (iStock)

“I like to put thicker ointments on my hands, the ones with lanolin or Vaseline are quite effective,” Chapas said.

Activities such as excessive handwashing and playing in the snow can also make dry hands worse. Chapas suggests trying to limit the amount of water you soak your hands in throughout the day by using lotions or disinfectants to wash them.

Experts also recommend putting lotion on your hands at night and covering them to lock in moisture.

“Take your favorite hand cream (I like creams with shea butter) and rub a thick layer on your hands. Then take a pair of clean socks and run them under water. Squeeze out the excess water and heat them in the microwave for 30 minutes. seconds before putting them on your hands,” Katz said.

8. Avoid harsh products

Stay away from harsh skin care products that contain alcohol, fragrances, or certain acids, as they can further irritate and dry out your skin.

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9. Use hydrating hair masks and serums.

Since the scalp is just another part of the skin, dandruff problems can be a common problem during winter.

Integrate hydrating hair masks or serums into your routine to provide an extra boost of hydration to your skin. Look for products that contain ingredients like aloe vera or vitamin E.

“Seborrheic dermatitis, or dandruff, is actually a reaction to the yeast that lives on our skin, so treating it with an over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoo is often quite successful,” Chapas said.

Katz suggests using your regular shampoo with a little tea tree oil.

“Tea tree oil will soothe the scalp and relieve some of that painful itching and burning. It's a wonderful way to get rid of a flaky, itchy scalp,” Katz said.

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