Winter skin care is all about moisture. Cold weather, indoor heating and lower humidity all contribute to dry, itchy skin. To protect skin and help it retain moisture, use rich, cream-base products with hydrating ingredients plus a routine that includes using gentle exfoliators and applying sunscreen before going outside, even in winter.
your winter skin
for glowing, hydrated skin, Follow these winter skin care tips and stock up on hydrating and restorative products at Hy-Vee.
Use warm water and try to keep showers and baths short. Hot water can remove natural oils from skin, contributing to dryness.
Minimize time in hot water
Moisturize more frequently
Apply lotion after showering while skin is still slightly wet to help lock in moisture. Reapply as needed throughout the day.
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use a humidifier
Running a humidifier adds moisture to the air, which can help prevent dry skin.
apply sunscreen
Sunburns can occur in winter, too, leading to dryness and wrinkles. Avoid sun damage by applying sunscreen daily.
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Exfoliate gently
Once or twice per week, use a gentle product to exfoliate. This helps remove dry, dead skin cells that might block moisturizers from absorbing into skin.
Cover up outdoors
Bundle up to protect skin from exposure to cold temperatures and winter winds that draw moisture out. Use soft materials—scratchy fabrics like wool can irritate skin.
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protective ingredients
For the most effective winter skin care routine, look for these ingredients on labels to help strengthen skin’s moisture barrier and prevent water loss.
safeguarding your skin
Practice these winter habits to help prevent dry, irritated skin.
Humectants
Humectants draw in and retain moisture by creating a barrier to protect skin. Hyaluronic acid is one of the best known, but others include glycerin, urea, sorbitol and propylene glycol.
Products with hyaluronic acid moisturize by attracting and binding water. Hyaluronic acid can bind over 1,000 times its weight in water to hydrate skin.
Hyaluronic Acid
A type of protein, collagen is a building block for skin. Topical collagen products may increase the effectiveness of the skin’s natural barrier, reducing water loss.
Collagen
Found in the outer layer of skin, ceramides help bind skin cells tightly together to retain moisture. They can help heal severe dryness related to eczema and other conditions.
Ceramides
Some studies have shown moisturizers with probiotics can help dryness, reduce acne, strengthen the skin barrier and protect against inflammation.
Probiotics
Protect your entire body from dryness with these hydrating products.
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Penetrates up to 10 layers of skin to hydrate, while vitamin B3 helps skin retain moisture.
Olay Nourishing & Hydrating lotion
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Rich, creamy body wash with glycerin moisturizes while cleaning skin.
Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash
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Lightweight body and face lotion with hyaluronic acid soothes and hydrates skin for up to 24 hours.
Gold Bond Pure Moisture Lotion
For a healthy, flake-free scalp, try these hair products.
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Deep cleans scalp to protect against dandruff, dryness, itchiness and excess oil.
Head & Shoulders Clinical strength shampoo
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Creamy, moisturizing mask for damp or dry hair.
Batiste Leave-in hair mask
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Nourishes hair and scalp to relieve itch and prevent dandruff.
Dove Dermacare Scalp Dryness relief conditioner
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Your face is constantly exposed to dry air in winter. Help skin retain moisture with Hydrating face washes, creams and makeup from Hy-VEe.
Hyaluronic acid—naturally produced by the human body—exfoliates and hydrates skin.
neutrogena hydro boost exfoliating cleanser
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Glycerin and hyaluronic acid penetrate nine layers to absorb and hold water in the skin.
neutrogena hydro boost hyaluronic acid serum
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Cleanse face without drying skin using vegan cream cleanser with coconut and glycerin.
Pacifica cream to foam face wash
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Vitamins A, C and E help hydrate and brighten skin before applying makeup.
e.l.f. hydrating face primer
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Lightweight cream with hyaluronic acid quickly absorbs into skin to moisturize without blocking pores.
cetaphil rich hydrating face cream
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Available in 20 shades, collagen and hyaluronic acid moisturize while providing full, lightweight coverage.
Maybelline dream radiant hydrating foundation
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Avocado oil and hyaluronic acid hydrate and help prevent dry, cracked lips.
Yes to Avocado nourishing lip balm
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Soothe and moisturize delicate under-eye skin with hyaluronic acid.
Derma E hydrating eye cream
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A blend of fruit extract and vitamins A and E remove impurities and hydrate skin.
Urban hydration micellar water
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Day and night intense hydration with collagen.
l’oreal paris collagen moisture filler
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Glycerin and vitamin B3 help retain hydration while vitamin C brightens and strengthens the skin’s moisture barrier.
olay vitamin c + peptide 24 brightening serum
Hyaluronic acid helps hydrate and moisturize dry skin.
Neutrogena Hydro boost gel mask
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Cleanse and wash skin without irritation.
EcoTools Delicate Pouf
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Shea butter and prebiotic oat moisturize dry hands.
Aveeno repairing cica hand mask
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Eco-friendly pads can be washed and reused up to 1,000 times.
Garnier micellar cleansing pads
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Gently wash and exfoliate to remove dead skin cells.
TopCare exfoliating shower gloves
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for glowing, hydrated skin, Follow these winter skin care tips and stock up on hydrating and restorative products at Hy-Vee.