Dry Winter Skin? Simple Ways to Keep It Soft!

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Cold winds, central heating, and the transition from freezing outdoors to warm interiors can wreak havoc on your skin. Dry, itchy, or irritated skin is common during winter, so taking extra care is essential.

Adjust Your Skincare Routine

Your summer skincare routine may not be enough during winter. Avoid harsh cleansers or strong serums that can dry out your skin. Cold weather draws moisture from the skin faster, so a gentler approach is needed.

Adding a gentle exfoliator helps remove dry, flaky skin without causing damage. Consider options such as:

St Ives Ultra Gentle Apricot Scrub L'Oreal Men Expert Pure & Matte Scrub

Moisturise Regularly

Winter skin needs extra hydration. A richer moisturiser helps lock in moisture and protect your skin from cold weather. Try:

  • MooGoo Full Cream Moisturiser – made with natural oils, Vitamin E, Aloe Vera, and milk protein. Cruelty-free and perfect for dry winter skin.

MooGoo Full Cream Moisturiser

Protect Your Lips

Lips are especially vulnerable to the cold as they do not naturally retain moisture. Keep them soft and protected with products such as:

Nivea Lip Care O'Keeffe's Lip Repair Balm

Extra Tips for Winter Care

  • Don't forget your hands and feet – cold weather and heavy winter footwear can dry the skin.
  • Keep moisturiser and lip balm handy in your bag or pocket to treat dryness immediately.
  • Wrap up when outdoors; scarves can protect your lips and lower face from harsh winds.
  • For more on the benefits of moisturising, see this Good Housekeeping article.

Browse our full range of moisturisers, skincare, and lip care products to find the right products for your winter skin. With consistent care, you can enjoy healthy, hydrated skin all season long.

Published 5th December 2018 by

Allan Green

Allan Green

Registered Pharmacist & Head of E-commerce

Allan has been a Registered Pharmacist for 25+ years

He specializes in Ecommerce and Over the Counter medicines.

He is a Registered Pharmacist, who studied at University of Bradford.

He has been with Weldricks since 2006, starting as a branch manager before moving into area management and deputy superintendent roles.

His current responsibilities include web development, marketing, content, customer service and web operations teams.

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