How to Winter- Proof Your Skin?

Inspirer shares five tips and tricks to combat seasonal dryness, keeping your skin smooth and supple all winter. 

We can't wait for a winter full of hot cocoa, ice skating, and our go-to holiday movies. But you know, we usually forget about the not-so-fun stuff that comes with the colder months. Dealing with dry skin in winter is way more than just piling on a heavier moisturizer. So to keep that seasonal dryness at bay, here are five tips and tricks to make your skincare routine winter-proof.

Your hot shower's totally lying to you.

Time to give up the hot showers, folks. Unfortunately, this little luxury is like a dementor for hydration; it sucks out the skin's natural oils, messing up its protective barrier. But that's not all—hot showers also cause your blood vessels to dilate, meaning more broken capillaries and redness. Try giving your skin about 10 minutes of warm rinse instead of those boiling showers to keep it hydrated and cool.

Get yourself a humidifier.

So, come winter, our skin loses over 25% of its moisture as opposed to warmer months. With that hot air inside and cold winds outside, no wonder our skin starts looking worse for wear. That's where a humidifier comes in—it's the ultimate hydration buddy. This little lifesaver puts water vapor back into the air, where it's readily absorbed by your skin, à la adding a super dose of moisture and helping smooth out those fine lines and wrinkles.

 Multitask with Sleeping Masks

Overnight sleeping masks are the ultimate in multitasking for your skin. Seriously, one of the best ways to get super hydrated and wake up with that baby-soft glow. The trend started in South Korea, and it's a really good way to fight that dryness one has while sleeping and gives your skin some major hydration.

So, it should be the last step of your night skincare routine, applying it evenly and rinsing it off in the morning to show off that dewy, soft skin.

LED Light Therapy

Hey, I'll bet you saw that Insta posting, probably from Kourtney Kardashian, where she is raving about that wild-looking LED face shield, like from a zombie apocalypse. Anyway, this LED light therapy is some pretty cool technology, helping with healing, cooling down inflammation, and even fighting acne. And in winter, this mask really does wonders to get rid of dull skin and fix hyperpigmentation. 

Try a cleansing balm instead.

 One of the coolest ways to step up your skincare game in the winter is with a balm cleaner. The cleansing balms are packed with a mix of oils and emollients that help break down makeup and get rid of all that dirt and SPF. This creamy balm just melts away your makeup without all the annoying rubbing you get with makeup wipes.