Cold Weather Skincare Essentials

Nov 30

Written By Aley

Baby, it’s cold outside!

The temperatures have rapidly dropped here in hunt country and the heating and fireplace are working overtime to keep us warm inside. But, if you’re like me, these changes mean that your skin is probably feeling tight, dry, and maybe even flaky. Despite how much water and tea I consume on a daily basis, my skin refuses to stay hydrated without the assistance of my cold weather skincare essentials.

I spoke recently about my skincare routine, and while everything in that post still holds true, I always need a few extra products at this time of year to help me keep my skin looking and feeling its best. To keep dry, flaky skin at bay, I make sure to exfoliate every few days with the Ole Henriksen Lemonade Smoothing Scrub. In addition to face masks, I like to use the Kiehl’s Midnight Recovery Concentrate Moisturizing Face Oil every night on top of my moisturizer. For hydrated lips, the Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is a must-have on my nightstand, along with a L’Occitane hand cream and a luxurious body cream.

In addition to having an array of skincare products that target dry skin, I also try to make sure I’m drinking enough water throughout the day. I also find that sleeping on a silk pillowcase keeps dry skin and frizzy, dry hair at bay — and if you’re feeling extra luxurious, there’s nothing softer on dry, itchy skin than a pair of silk pajamas!