For most people, winter changes everything about how their skin looks and feels. Between the harsh weather outside and the heat inside, I’m definitely among those whose skin takes a beating during winter. So in order to win the battle winter weather wages against my skin (dryness, roughness and flakiness), here are some of the things I do personally. Yes, I’m sharing to you all my own personal winter skincare tips! 🙂
- Because I’m a super busy mother and wife, my hands are subject to intense cleansing agents all day long. So I diligently apply and reapply hand moisturizer every time I wash my hands. And I make sure I keep a hand moisturizer or lotion in my purse, at my home office desk, and in every bathroom in my home.
- I avoid soaking in the bathtub or taking long showers. I know how wonderful a leisurely bath or shower feels, but my dermatologist advised me that too much warm water is bad for skin. So I keep my showers or baths short, especially during the winter.
- After bathing or showering, I apply my favorite body moisturizer as soon as I dry myself. I find that the sooner I get my moisturizer on, the better my skin feels all day long.
Talk about combating dry winter skin, I recently received the New Vaseline Intensive CareTM Advanced Repair Fragrance Free Lotion to try and test for myself. I’m a true sucker for great skin care products and I have tried the regular Vaseline lotion before. But this new, non greasy formula from Vaseline is starting to become a part of my daily skincare regimen!
Here are a few things the New Vaseline Intensive CareTM Advanced Repair Fragrance Free lotion promises to do for your skin (and believe me, it truly delivers!)
- Deeply moisturizes
- Clinically proven to heal very dry skin in 5 days
- Relieves very dry skin from the first application
- Contains specially designed blend of glycerin (to pull moisture into all layer of surface skin – the stratum corneum), and micro-droplets of Vaseline Jelly, plus dimethicone (to lock moisture in)
- Ideal for women with very dry skin
More Winter Skincare Tips:
*Don’t Overheat. When it’s cold outside, there’s nothing like returning to a warm, cozy home. But heating also removes moisture from the indoors, depriving your skin of hydration it needs to function properly. To minimize dry skin in winter, keep the temperature comfortable, but not too hot for too long. Also, use a humidifier to replace lost indoor moisture.
*Wear Sunscreen In Winter. Most people think of sunscreen as “summer only.” But it can protect your skin from damage all year round. Snow reflects the sun’s rays, so it’s possible to get a sunburn even when it’s freezing out. Also, skin-damaging UV radiation can be even more intense at high altitudes, so be sure to protect skin properly during winter activities like skiing, snowboarding or hiking.
*Avoid Wearing Wool and Other Irritating Materials. Dry winter skin is bad enough. But wearing certain kinds of clothing over dry, sensitive skin can actually make you feel more itchy. Avoid less breathable synthetic fabrics like nylon, polyester and rayon. The primary itchy fabric to avoid, however, is wool. Its short, coarse fibers will prick at irritated skin, making it feel even worse. Your best fabric option for itchy skin is cotton. If you really want to wear wool, go with a thinner, less irritating type like merino wool. Or wear a light cotton layer underneath.
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Would love to win this for my dry skin.
Lotion, and lots of it. We also use humidifiers and add extra bath oils.
extra lotion in the winter cause i get very dry skin
stay hydrated and use vaseline lotion ty 😉
I need to lotion twice a day or else I get cracked skin
I try to use lotion straight out of the shower each day to protect it from the winter dryness.
I drink tons of water and make sure I put tons of lotion on daily, especially after each shower.
I use lotion after every shower, and after I wash my hands and wash dishes.
I use lotion and exfoliate.
Lots of extra lotion for me! And try to buy the good stuff for washing dishes 🙂
I lotion up twice a day.
Once after I shower and then again before bed.
I make sure to use lotion to keep my skin moisturized.
I use lots of lotion on my skin in the winter and try to use the humidifier alot
I live in a ski resort at 7,000 feet altitude so vaseline is an important product for me to use on my lips. I use moisturizer of course on my face and limit the exposure with face scarfs.and covers when sking with the wind and snowstorms.
Sometimes I add a bit of coconut oil to a hot bath for an all-over luxurious moisturizing!
I use extra moisturizer during the winter months to combat dry skin, I keep a bottle of Vaseline moisturizer by my chair to use at night.
I use a lot of lotion during the winter months. My hands get so dry they crack and bleed, so I have to make sure to put lotion on several times a day so that doesn’t happen.
To help my skin during the dry winter months I drink lots of water to stay hydrated and use a good moisturizer every day.
I try to drink plenty of water and use moisturizing body washes.
I moisturize daily.
I am always using lots more moisturizer during the winter months to keep my skin from drying out.
I use a body wash with more moisturizer
I use extra lotion in the winter.
Thanks for the chance!
During the winter month, I use a lot of lotion and moisturizer to take extra care of my skin.
I stay hydrated and use moisturizer.
I make sure that I stay hydrated and take my vitamins.
I use lots of moisturizer
Use a humidifier, moisturize daily, and try to drink plenty of water.
I run a humidifier, and take cooler showers.
Usually use heavier oil for feet like pure shea butter, cover up exposed skin, moisturize more, and drink more water.
I try to protect it by wearing scarves and gloves in cold weather. Of course, I use extra moisturizer and lotions during the winter.
I use lots of lotion! 🙂
To protect my skin in the winter, I use a moisturizing body wash and apply lotion as soon as I get out of the shower,
Loves good moisturizer
I have to do more moisturizing during winter months.
I use a heavier moisturizer then in the summer. I use it after every shower. I also try and drink more water to stay hydrated.
To be honest, I don’t do much different in the winter with my skin. Maybe a little extra lotion, but that’s about it.
I moisturize several times a day!
I use lots & lots of lotion and lip balm, wrap up when going out in the cold and take bath’s that are a little less hot.
I have to use baby oil and lotion to keep my skin moisturized and drink a lot of water
My skin gets so dry in the winter…I’m constantly moisturizing. And in the shower, I try to use a gentle body wash instead of soap.
I use coconut oil for my skin.
I lotion more regularly.
During the winter, I try to drink more water, moisturize and exfoliate weekly to keep my skin looking and feeling great.
I use products designed to provide and seal in lots of moisture and I keep a lotion bottle handy everywhere I go!!
I am sure to use lotion everyday. Especially on my hands, to keep them from cracking and bleeding
I drink more water and make sure I cover up when going out.
We use extra-dry lotion; run a humidifier, and drink lots of water.
I use moisturizing bath products and extra-nourishing lotions and creams!
I carry moisturizer in my purse to use throughout the day, not just once or twice a day, but all the time.
During the winter I use soap with extra moisturizer and I always use lotion everyday at bed and in the morning after my shower.
i don’t currently use vaseline products on my skin; i have been using NIVEA and Eucerin on my dry skin!
I use high quality lotion daily, and lip balm for chapped lips.
I have to moisturize a few times a day in Winter!
I drink plenty of water and use lotion daily.
I drink extra water.
I moisturize my face every night
I use warm – not hot – water to shower.
i wear alot of lotion
I use Vaseline on my face during cold weather runs.
Moisturize and use SPF!
I use a moisturizer with SPF on my skin, Thank you!
I mositurize with heavier lotion.
I drink a lot of water, take vitamins, and use lotion.
I cover up the best I can when outside and use tons of moisturizer on my skin! I stash a lotion in every room in the house, so I am always close and can reapply over and over again!
Extra lotion and I run a humidifier in our bedroom
I make sure I take warm showers instead of hot showers.
Moisturize, moisturize and moisturize some more! Seriously, I have to use an in shower lotion, lather my feet up and sleep with socks on. It is a constant battle.
I use alo of lotions and moisturizer to keep my hands from drying out!
I use creams instead of lotions during the colder months.
To take extra care of my skin in the winter I drink more water and I moisturize, Moisturize and more moisturize!
I make sure to put lots of lotion and chapstick on before bed! thanks!!
I use lots and lots of lotion!
During especially cold months, I make sure and keep lotion by the bedside and use it overnight. I also switched to a dishwashing liquid that had a moisturizer in it. Winter months are hard on the skin.
I have to use lotion daily during the winter months so my skin won’t completely dry out.
Lots more lotion is what I do to take “extra care” of my skin during the winter months.
I put lotion on at least 3 times a day this time of the year.
I exfoliate and moisturize more!
I put lots of lotion on every day.
i apply lots of mouistrizer and drink lots of water to help me keep my skin mouisturized during winters.
I use a stronger moisturizing lotion daily.
during the winter I drink a lot of water and use a lot of lotion on my skin
I drink alot of water and use lotion often.
I always use sunblock living in the south the sun can still be strong in the winter months
I always moisturize immediately after I shower & then again at night right before bed!
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In the winter months use more lotions to keep body moisture in. Skin gets so dry then.
I try to drink more water in the Winter, but it’s not something I’m too successful at. One thing is for sure, I cannot skip lotion after a shower in the Winter. I have such dry skin! I also make sure to put lotion on my hands and feet right before bed.
I drink plenty of fluids, use lots of Vaseline and use a humidifer.
During the winter months, I put on lotion after my shower in the morning on my legs and arms.
Moisturize and sleep with a humidifier on, wear gloves on hands when outdoors
I always use skin lotion in the winter and a moisturizing body wash when I shower. I also use a humidifier to keep moisture in the air.
I use lotion after taking a shower each day, and put on EOS lip balm before bed to keep my lips from getting chapped.
I have sensitive skin so keeping it moisturized is a must. I don’t use really hot water when I shower it dries me out. I lotion up several times a day. Use a lip moisturizer also.
I try to stay hydrated and moisturize as much as I can!
Drink lots of water and run a humidifier in the house.
I love Vaseline Intensive Care! Thank you for the giveaway!
I use vaseline and socks overnight for extra soft winter feet!
I try to make sure I keep my hands covered when it’s cold, exfoliate, and use a thicker/more moisturizing body wash.
I have to use a lot of Vaseline for my dry cracked and itchy hands!
I try to exfoliate regularly and use vaseline on my lips at night because they go so chapped in the winter.
I use a heavier moisturizer and use it more often.
I tend to use a stronger moisturizers over winter than summer/spring! (:
I use extra lotion in the winter.
Use tons of lotion and take cooler showers
I take less baths and always moisturize!