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Yes, you should absolutely adjust your skincare routine in winter—cold weather, wind, and indoor heating all strip moisture from your skin, which can lead to dryness, flaking, irritation, or increased sensitivity.
Here’s how to winterize your routine:
✅ 1. Switch to a gentler cleanser
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Ditch foaming or gel cleansers that can be drying.
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Opt for cream, milk, or oil-based cleansers that cleanse without stripping.
✅ 2. Add more hydration
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Layer a hydrating toner or essence after cleansing.
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Use a hyaluronic acid serum to draw in moisture (but always seal it with a moisturizer!).
✅ 3. Use a richer moisturizer
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Choose creams or balms with ceramides, squalane, glycerin, or shea butter.
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Consider occlusives (like petrolatum or lanolin) at night to lock in moisture.
✅ 4. Don’t skip SPF
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UV rays are still strong in winter, especially with snow glare. Use SPF 30+ daily.
✅ 5. Exfoliate gently and less often
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Cold air already compromises your skin barrier, so cut back on strong acids or scrubs.
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Try PHA or lactic acid for mild exfoliation if needed.
✅ 6. Target dry areas
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Use richer balms on lips, cuticles, under eyes, or any flaky patches.
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Lip masks and hand creams can be game changers in winter.