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How to winter-proof your skin for the cold days and nights ahead.
Winter is here—and our skin is feeling it. Frigid temperatures, icy wind blasts, and the dry heat indoors all spell trouble when it comes to skin’s moisture levels. Employ these seven skincare and lifestyle tricks to stave off dry skin in winter and keep skin smooth, hydrated, and happy all season long.
1. Avoid long, hot showers
We know, we know—cranking up the hot water feels so good this time of year. But extra-hot water strips your skin of its naturally protective oils, and can leave skin feeling dry, tight, or even irritated after a long, steamy shower. Overly hot showers can also trigger eczema flares; keep water at a reasonable warm temperature and try not to linger too long.
Kid applying Eczema Lotion
Baby oil for dry skin is a must-have, and this is one of our favorite skincare hacks for both you and your kiddo: For an extra-hydrating soak, drizzle a little of our Baby Oil into the bath. This clean, fragrance-free formula is extra-rich in our proprietary sugarcane-derived squalane, which is easily recognized by skin and adds silky, weightless moisture—all before you even drain the tub. Adults should also consider incorporating dry skin brushing into their body care routine: Right before your bath, brush dry skin in light upward strokes from ankles to hips, and from wrists to shoulders. Our vegan-bristle Dry Brush helps to gently slough off dead skin cells, which increases the effectiveness of any moisturizer you use during or after your bath.
3. Apply lotion when skin is still damp
To lock the maximum amount of moisture into skin, apply your moisturizer when skin is slightly damp and in its most hydrated state; keep this trick in mind when you’re bathing baby, too. When it comes to our favorite lotions for dry skin, we recommend massaging in Baby Lotion (for your baby) or our aromatherapeutic Relaxing Body Lotion (for you) immediately after exiting the bath or shower. That all-important squalane—found in every one of our products—helps seal in hydration and keep skin supple and soft.
