Now is not the time to rely on an oil-absorbing charcoal or clay mask. Instead, pile on a nourishing mask like Dermalogica Skin Hydrating Masque a few times a week. The moisturizing mask contains hyaluronic acid to hydrate skin, while tomato seed lipids restore the protective barrier.
A steamy shower is tempting when you're chilled to the bone, but it's also the culprit behind itchy, flaky skin during the winter months. Keep it lukewarm and under 10 minutes to avoid stripping your skin of essential oils. Body soap that leaves you squeaky-clean is great for removing sweat and grime during warmer months, but in the winter, you need something gentler. Try a product like Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash. Its creamy, rich lather leaves skin feeling clean, while ingredients like soybean and sunflower seed oil keep skin supple.
Chapped, peeling lips are pretty much a given during the colder months, so it's necessary to ward them off with a game plan. Steer clear of matte lipsticks, which tend to have a drying effect. Instead, reach for a conditioning product like Burt's Bees Tinted Lip Balm. Shea butter and a blend of botanical oils, combined with a sheer wash of color, make this a winter staple. If you're looking for more coverage, try Burt's Bees Lip Crayon -- same nourishing ingredients, but with a highly pigmented color.
Instead of rubbing inflamed skin raw with makeup remover, try the French way to cleanse your skin using a product like Simple Skincare Micellar Cleansing Water. Ingredients like chamomile soothe and soften the skin, while humectants keep skin moisturized.
Skin issues like eczema are incredibly frustrating because it's hard to pinpoint a cause, making it nearly impossible to get rid of irritated, red skin. Experts agree that these skin conditions become even more aggravated during winter. For cracked, dry skin, use a lotion that is free of irritating ingredients -- namely, acids, fragrance, parabens, phthalates and sulfates. Skinfix Body Repair Balm, formulated especially for treating eczema, contains colloidal oatmeal, aloe juice, shea butter and jojoba oil to soothe and repair.