Between the arctic temperatures, the blustery winds and the dry indoor heat, your skin can really take a beating during the winter months. Here are some small changes you can make to your skin care routine to keep your skin soft and glowing throughout the season.<\/p>\n

1. Although a steamy, hot shower is tempting on these cold mornings, opt for a quick, lukewarm shower. \u00a0Hot water depletes the skin\u2019s natural oils leading to dryness and irritation.<\/p>\n

2. Use gentle cleansers without harsh ingredients that can dry out your skin.<\/p>\n

3. After showering, pat dry your skin and apply a thick cream while your skin is still damp.<\/p>\n

4. Switch out your light face moisturizers for thicker, creamier formulas or consider adding a moisturizing night cream if you aren\u2019t already using one.<\/p>\n

5. Gently exfoliate the skin once a week. \u00a0Sloughing the dead skin cells can help moisturizers penetrate better, but don\u2019t over do it since over-exfoliation can overly dry the skin.<\/p>\n

6. Turn down the heat and add a humidifier to your environment to keep moisture in the air.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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