Winter Is Approaching: 7 Skincare Habits to Reconsider Cold weather can leave your skin feeling dry and tight. Here are seven everyday skincare habits worth rethinking before winter arrives.
Over-Exfoliating Your Skin More Scrubbing Doesn't Mean Better Skin Frequent scrubbing or using too many exfoliating products can irritate your skin. Reduce exfoliation if you notice redness, stinging or flaking.
Taking Hot Showers Hot Water May Make Dryness Worse Long, hot showers can remove the skin's protective oils. Use lukewarm water and keep showers short to help prevent dryness and irritation.
Forgetting Sunscreen Cloudy Days Don't Mean No Sunscreen UV rays can affect your skin even during winter. Use a broad-spectrum SPF 30 or higher sunscreen on exposed skin and reapply as directed.
Ignoring Your Lips Give Dry Lips Extra Care Cold weather can leave lips dry and cracked. Apply a fragrance-free lip balm regularly, avoid licking your lips and choose SPF lip protection outdoors.
Using Too Many New Products Keep Your Winter Routine Simple Introducing several new products at once can make it difficult to identify what irritates your skin. Add products gradually and patch-test new skincare products before regular use.