Skincare Practices for Healthy, Hydrated Skin this Winter
Dec 30, 2024 12:00AM ● By Natural Awakenings Milwaukee
As temperatures drop and indoor heating rises, skin is more prone to dryness, irritation and redness. Adjusting your skincare routine for the colder months can help protect the skin’s natural moisture barrier and maintain a healthy, hydrated glow all winter long.
Use a Hydrating Cleanser: Choose a gentle, hydrating cleanser that cleans without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Cream or oil-based cleansers can help preserve moisture better than foaming cleansers.
Check the Ingredients: Use a retinaldehyde serum to increase hydration and stimulate collagen production. Look for products with other helpful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin or aloe to attract moisture and keep the skin supple during dry winter months.
Fix Summer Damage: Advanced skincare treatments like microneedling support the skin, and feeling pampered is an added bonus!
Moisturize More: Use a thicker, fragrance-free moisturizer to lock in moisture after cleansing, and consider applying it both morning and night. Switch to a richer moisturizer if needed.
Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water supports overall hydration. Herbal teas or warm water with lemon are soothing, hydrating options for colder days.
Focus on Internal Well-being: With a lack of sunlight, strengthening the mind and body with mindfulness can help avoid the winter blues.
Winter-specific skincare practices can keep you feeling confident and your skin feeling nourished throughout the colder months.
Maggie Schaetzel, holistic nutritionist and aesthetician, is the owner of AWELL - 222 East Erie Street 150, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee’s first holistic med spa, located at 222 E. Erie St., Ste. 150, Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-331-8852 or visit AestheticallyWell.com.
Use a Hydrating Cleanser: Choose a gentle, hydrating cleanser that cleans without stripping the skin of its natural oils. Cream or oil-based cleansers can help preserve moisture better than foaming cleansers.
Check the Ingredients: Use a retinaldehyde serum to increase hydration and stimulate collagen production. Look for products with other helpful ingredients like hyaluronic acid, glycerin or aloe to attract moisture and keep the skin supple during dry winter months.
Fix Summer Damage: Advanced skincare treatments like microneedling support the skin, and feeling pampered is an added bonus!
Moisturize More: Use a thicker, fragrance-free moisturizer to lock in moisture after cleansing, and consider applying it both morning and night. Switch to a richer moisturizer if needed.
Stay Hydrated: Drinking enough water supports overall hydration. Herbal teas or warm water with lemon are soothing, hydrating options for colder days.
Focus on Internal Well-being: With a lack of sunlight, strengthening the mind and body with mindfulness can help avoid the winter blues.
Winter-specific skincare practices can keep you feeling confident and your skin feeling nourished throughout the colder months.
Maggie Schaetzel, holistic nutritionist and aesthetician, is the owner of AWELL - 222 East Erie Street 150, Milwaukee, WI, Milwaukee’s first holistic med spa, located at 222 E. Erie St., Ste. 150, Milwaukee. For more information, call 414-331-8852 or visit AestheticallyWell.com.
