Falling temperatures, full heating, icy wind: in winter, dry skin feels tight, red and marked with the slightest foundation. You multiply the creams without finding lasting comfort. What if the real trigger came from a specific combo of moisturizing treatments and actions applied differently?
Dermatologists remind us that winter facial moisturizer is not a luxury, but a basic survival tool for the skin. As summarized by Dr. Mara Weinstein Velez: , reports ELLE.com. All that remains is to choose the right moisturizers and adopt the right routine to keep your skin supple and luminous.
Why dry skin rebels in winter
When the outside air is freezing and rooms are overheated, humidity drops and skin loses moisture. Result: weakened skin barrier, tightness, small cracks, sometimes even more spots hidden under dry patches, as dermatologists explain.
To compensate, dermatologists favor more generous textures. Dr Gabriella Vasile details: , we can read in ELLE.com. It is the basis of a good winter moisturizing cream for dry skin.
5 Moisturizers That Save Dry Skin In Winter
On this basis, several cocoon treatments meet the needs of skin lacking comfort, with rich but pleasant textures. Five references stand out from the rest to nourish, protect and restore radiance to dry skin all winter long:
- Rehydrate plumping gel-cream, Eau Thermale de Jonzac ($19.90): organic gel-cream with microbiome-thermal complex and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid for immediate and long-lasting hydration.
- Skin Restore, Mimetic ($66): biomimetic cream concentrated with 25% active ingredients, including hyaluronic acid, biotech squalane and glycine soya, which strengthens the skin barrier weakened by the cold.
- Dewy Skin Cream, Tatcha ($80): ultra-nourishing treatment inspired by Japanese beauty rituals, with red algae, purple rice, hyaluronic acid and biomimetic squalane for a plump and luminous finish.
To complete, Minéral 89 from Vichy Laboratoires combines melatonin, hyaluronic acid and volcanic water to strengthen the skin barrier during the night, while Hydraplay from Elizabeth Arden relies on squalane, hyaluronic acid, glycerin and botanical complex to soothe, restore the barrier and limit excess sebum.
Actions that increase the effect of your moisturizer
A good product is not enough if the actions follow an old aggressive habit. The Astuces de Grand-Mère website reminds us that the most common reflex remains, which and when we insist, especially in winter.
The solution: a gentle application. Heat a dab of moisturizing cream for very dry skin between the palms, then apply it by tapping from the neck to the forehead, without pulling the skin. Dr Gabriella Vasile confides: , before reminding that morning and evening treatment is enough for most dry skin.
How often to moisturize your skin in winter?
Morning and evening are enough for dry skin, on a clean face.
Can the cream be applied to damp skin?
Yes, applying it to slightly damp skin helps to bind water better.
What action should you avoid with your cream?
Avoid rubbing hard: tap and squeeze gently without pulling the skin.
