Skin care needs to adjust to the seasons, especially winter, which can be harsh and damaging. The dry, flaky skin and tight red patches that come with winter are enough to drive anyone to relocate to the tropics. But you can handle winter skin problems if you know the best tips and techniques for winter skin care.

In general, winter skin care should be pumped up from your normal routine, and you need to do everything you can to protect and care for your skin during this dry, cold season.

Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize
Obviously, the first way to combat dry, itchy winter skin is to moisturize. Dozens of wonderful body moisturizers are available, as well as dozens more that are specialized face moisturizers. It makes good sense to use both. Face moisturizers are specially formulated with extra antioxidants and collagen-boosting ingredients that help fight the visible signs of aging. Choose a face moisturizer that is made for your skin type (dry, combination, oily or sensitive), and choose separate body moisturizers that are a heavier consistency so they provide a healthy barrier between your skin and the weather. Moisturizer works best when you apply it to skin that is slightly damp from your shower or bath.

Use Sunscreen
Sunscreen is just as important in the winter as it is in the summer months. In fact, snow and ice reflect the sun, so you get hit by the rays twice as hard. Use a sunscreen with an SPF factor of at least 15. Apply it about 30 minutes before going outside, and reapply it if you are physically active or if you will be outside for a long time. The extra bonus of sunscreens is they are usually in the form of a nice, thick lotion, so you gain the moisturizing benefits as well as protection from the sun.

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