Winter Skincare essentials!

As temperatures drop and snow is in the forecast, our skin can often feel the chill, becoming dry, irritated, and in some desperate need of some TLC. With the right products, ingredients, and skincare routines, you can keep your skin healthy and hydrated all winter long. Let’s dive into the winter skincare essentials that will help you maintain that radiant glow even when its cold!

Key products for winter skincare

1. Gentle Cleanser: Start your routine with a gentle and hydrating cleanser that won’t strip your skin of its natural oils. Look for products with creamy or milky textures to help maintain moisture.

2. Rich Moisturizer: Leave the lightweight gel moisturizers for summer and pick up a thicker, richer nourishing cream. This will help lock in moisture throughout the days.

3. Hydrating Serums: Serums are the most concentrated part of any routine so by incorporating in hydrating serum, it can give your skin the added boost of moisture it needs.

4. Sunscreen: Yes, you still need sunscreen in the winter! UV rays can even be more damaging when it snows. So dont skip the SPF and opt for a hydrating sunscreen of at least SPF 30!

5. Lip Balm: Dont forget about your lips! A nourishing lip balm is essential for the winter time for find one that you can keep close by to avoid cracked, irritated lips.

Essential Ingredients for winter skin

1. Hyaluronic Acid: did you know it can hold up to 1,000X its weight in water!? talk about a must have this winter!

2. Glycerin: A humectant that draws moisture from its environment into the skin. Perfect for keeping the skin plump and hydrated.

3. Aloe Vera: Known for its calming and soothing properties, aloe can help calm irritated skin and provides lasting hydration.

4. Oils: Natural oils like jojoba oil or almond oil can help seal water hydration in. Provides a protective barrier and can help deploy nourish the skin.

Winter skincare routines AM & PM

Morning

1. Gentle cleanser

2. Hydrating serum

3. Moisturizer

4. Sunscreen

5. Lip Blam

Night

1. Gentle cleanser

2. Targeted cleanser

3. Exfoliate (once or twice a week)

4. Hydrating serum

5. Moistuizer

6. Lip Balm

Winter doesn’t have to mean dull, dry skin! With these winter skincare essentials and easy routines, you can embrace the season with glowing radiant skin! Remember, your skin needs extra love and care during these chilly months, so invest in the right products. If you’d like further help in your routine for the winter months and beyond don’t hesitate to try our $10 Skin consultations that you can do from the comfort of your home or in person at Lucid Wellness. We are always here to help you on your skincare journey!