Relief for Dry Winter Skin: What's Your Routine?

Neutrogena's Extra Gentle Cleanser leaves skin feeling soft and moist, rather than tight and dry.

A couple days ago I found myself watching AccentHealth Waiting Room TV at my doctor's office (just in for a routine check-up), and they did an interesting segment on finding relief for dry winter skin, so I took some notes to share with all of you. Might as well make the most out of a boring situation, right?

First, the common causes of dry skin:

Exposure to hot or cold dry air

Heating and/or air conditioning

Long, hot showers

Improper use of moisturizers

Jergens Natural Glow facial moisturizer glides on smooth and gradually gives skin a touch of non-streaky color, much like a light coat of foundation.

Simple tips for dry skin relief:

Apply moisturizer to damp skin, right after you shower.

Avoid antibacterial or deodorant soap

Drinking water, while vital for good health, does not relieve dry skin.

Use a mild cleanser applied gently with the pads of your fingers. Splash skin to rinse and pat dry. I use Neutrogena Extra Gentle Cleanser in the winter because it's non-comedogenic (like Cetaphil), fragrance free, and won't leave a filmy residue on your skin.

Use an oil-free moisturizer for your face. I've been using Jergens Natural Glow Healthy Complexion Daily Facial Moisturizer and I love it. I bought it back in August for our summer vacay to Quebec and have been using it ever since. I use it in addition to the Kiss My Face Olive/Aloe Natural Moisturizer that I wrote about here.

Wear sunscreen daily. The Jergens moisturizer contains SPF protection, so I'm covered.

How do YOU cope with dry winter skin?

Comments

I recently bought St. Ives lotion. Its the "Intensive healing" one. Honestly, I only got it because A) I needed a new lotion and B) if i bought it, my st. ives apricot scrub would be free. Oddly enough, the lotion works. Its a "24 hour" type of lotion that actually seems to last those 24 hours.

I would recommend. :]

#1 Eddie on 2010-01-12 19:14 (Reply)

with very sensitive skin, which is worsened by winter weather conditions (I live in Chicago, its brutal) in the winter I use Burt's Bees Hand Salve on not just my hands, but elbows and heels as well:

http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/body-hands-feet-hand-moisturizers/hand-salve.html

a bit greasy at first, but rubs in.

#2 Justine on 2010-01-14 15:39 (Reply)

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