As the seasons change, it affects our skin. Canadian winters are known to be very dry. There’s nothing worse than experiencing itchy/irritated skin, staticky hair, and chapped lips all season long. Luckily, there are several solutions to make up for the lack of moisture. Whether it’s starting with incorporating healthier habits into our routine or using certain products to assist us along the way, there’s certainly a tip here that will help you combat dry skin this winter.
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First, let’s start with…
1) Drinking Water Did you know that colder temperatures increase the risk for dehydration? According to cold weather studies at the University of New Hampshire, we lose a great deal of water from our bodies in the winter due to respiratory fluid loss through breathing.
Another way we lose water is from sweating. This is a common occurrence during the colder months because we’re wearing extra layers of clothing and holding their weight. Since our skin contains 64% of water, staying hydrated throughout the winter can help combat common symptoms such as dry skin, hair, and lips.
2) Using a Humidifier Dry air tends to be the common cause of skin irritation, dry eyes, nosebleeds, and dry coughs. An easy and effective way to add moisture into the air is by using a humidifier. Humidifiers come in different sizes, you can choose one with a smaller tank for your bedroom, or a bigger one to cover larger areas such as your kitchen, living room, or basement. You can find a humidifier at your local pharmacy, supermarket, or conveniently on Amazon.
3) Lowering the Temperature Nothing feels better than taking a piping hot shower in the wintertime, but intense heat can disrupt your skin’s natural moisture barrier making your skin even drier. Enjoy a warm shower instead and your skin will thank you! After your shower, pat your skin dry with a towel instead of rubbing. Small and subtle changes such as that will help to reduce any further irritation.
Products That Will Help
LEVOIT 3L Humidifier
Three things I look for in a humidifier include 8+ hour run time, auto shut off, and how easy it is to clean. With a stylish design that’s leak proof, a tank that’s dishwasher safe, and runs for 25 hours (3 days) this humidifier checks all of the boxes. The size of this humidifier makes it perfect for both your bedroom or bigger spaces.
Vichy Minéral 89 Serum
Strengthen and hydrate your skin’s moisture barrier with Vichy Mineral 89 hyaluronic acid serum. This non-greasy gel formula is suitable for all skin-types and genders. Made with only 11 ingredients, this lightweight serum is pure, clean, and effective. This is the perfect addition to any winter skincare routine.
Gold Bond Ultimate Moisturizing Skin Therapy
Nothing hydrates quite like Gold Bond, especially during the dry winter months. This hypoallergenic lotion is on the thicker side, but when used sparingly, it absorbs instantly upon contact. It also comes in a small tube, which I keep in my purse. It nourishes my hands after all the hand washing and sanitizing that we do.
Marc Anthony Leave-In Conditioner
Nourish and detangle your hair with Marc Anthony’s Coconut & Shea leave-in conditioner. It keeps your hair soft, shiny, and hydrated no matter the weather conditions. A little bit goes a long way, and what’s not to love about the price tag?
Eucerin Aquaphor Lip Repair
Say goodbye to dry, chapped, and cracked lips. Aquaphor’s Lip Repair offers long-lasting moisture with natural ingredients such as shea butter and jojoba oil. This fragrance-free and hypoallergenic formula is also suitable for sensitive skin.
I hope this post offers some effective solutions to help you combat dry skin this winter. Whether it’s changing daily habits, such as drinking more water or lowering the temperature while showering, or including some new products in your routine, I’m hopeful you’ll find some relief. Do you have any go-to products or tips for combating dry skin? I’d love to hear your thoughts!
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The timing of your post is perfect. Your tip for not taking such hot showers was very smart, and I really appreciated your product suggestions!
There’s nothing worse than dealing with dry and irritated skin. I’m glad you enjoyed the temperature tip! Thank you for reading Heidi!
I thought I was doing well and not getting any real changes to my skin, but my lips have started to become a little dry and my hands. So I have lip oil, hand cream and cuticle oil to help. These are some really helpful tips too! Thank you for sharing.
Lauren
Cuticle oil is fantastic! It’s so great for dry hands, especially with all the sanitizer we use! Thank you for reading Lauren!
My skin gets incredibly dry every winter and I swear by my essential oils, lotions, and lip balms. I’ll have to keep some of your other tips in mind as well. I’ve been eyeing a humidifier for quite some time. Might be when I should go ahead and snag it!
Essential oils are a great addition! I hope you can find a humidifier this season. Thank you for reading Stephanie!
Ugh my skin is sooooooo dry! These are great tips and advice. I should look into getting a humidifier.
Allie of
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Yes, you should! I highly recommend. Thank you for reading Allie!
I live in Arizona where dry skin is a way of life! And I live in the mountains, where altitude makes the air even drier. These are great tips, especially for the humidifier. We have one that runs almost all the time.
Oh wow! I’m glad you have a humidifier to combat the dryness. Thank you for reading Wendy!
Thanks for sharing all these tips! I started using a humidifier last year and it also helps with dry coughs and static electricity. Now to try a few more tips.
I’m glad to hear that! They’re so helpful for the dry winter months. Thank you for reading Jodie!
I always get dry skin during the winter! I will keep this post in mind for how to combat it when I do. Thanks for sharing!
That’s great, I hope it’s helpful! Thank you for reading Charity!
I’d like to try a humidifier this year. Great ideas!
I highly recommend one! Thank you for reading!
These are great tips. November starts dry skin season for us. We’ve been drinking more water and using more lotion.
I’m happy to hear that you’ve been staying hydrated! Thank you for reading!
Great ideas, I got the humidifier before and it was really good. I got dry skin so I need to take care of it better.
I’m glad to hear that you’re loving your humidifier! They’re such a perfect addition to any space. Thank you for reading Fransic!
I get super dry at this time of year so this was so helpful; off to buy a humidifier to help me out — thanks for this!
Adding a humidifier to your space will definitely help with the dryness! Thank you for reading Molly!
I don’t suffer with dry skin on my face any time of year (I have oily skin!) however I could definitely do with taking better care of the skin on the rest of my body in the winter. I am a SUCKER for really hot baths, eek!
Haha I feel you! Hot baths are so tempting, but lowering the temperature has been great for preventing dry skin. Thank you for reading Jenny!