Even if you like cooler temperatures more than the humid and sticky highs of summer, your skin might not share the same preference. As dermatologist Dr. Janet Prystowsky explains, “Cold weather causes the ambient humidity to drop, which leads to moisture evaporating from our skin into the dry air. Aside from being uncomfortable and itchy, dry skin can leave you susceptible to infection (from scratching). It can also make your complexion look dull and zap your natural glow."
But that's not all. Thanks to shifting climate, the ongoing battle against indoor heat and harsh winter winds, this season has a knack for drying out…well, everything. From your hair and skin to your lips and eyes, upping your body's moisture levels becomes of utmost importance---regardless of your skin or hair type.
Here is a guide to protect, heal and seal in crucial moisture from head to toe all throughout winter.
Lindsay Tigar is a travel and lifestyle journalist who contributes to a myriad of publications—from Travel + Leisure and Vogue to Glamour and countless others. She's a digital nomad who works from every corner of the globe, scoping out the best coffee, collecting artisan crafts and testing every beauty product she can find. You can find a collection of her work at LindsayTigar.com.
