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Winter skincare adjustments for seasonal changes
Protect your skin during winter with adjustments for cold, dry weather and indoor heating.
Understanding winter skin challenges
Cold outdoor temperatures reduce skin moisture. Indoor heating lowers humidity further. Wind depletes skin oils. This combination causes dryness, flaking and irritation.
Winter also brings increased UV exposure from snow reflection (even on cloudy days). Sunscreen remains necessary despite lower temperatures.
Adjusting your winter routine
Use richer moisturizers than summer. Add a hydrating serum or face oil before moisturizer. Apply moisturizer to damp skin to seal in water.
Reduce use of drying products (vitamin C serums, retinol, exfoliants) if your skin feels irritated. Your winter routine can include these but may need timing adjustments.
Practical winter skincare tips
Protect lips with balm containing sunscreen. Wear moisturizing gloves to protect hands. Use a humidifier indoors to increase air moisture.
Apply sunscreen every day, including before outdoor winter activities. Snow reflects up to 80% of UV rays, so even shaded faces get exposed.
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