Winter Skincare Tips To Beat Old Man Winter ~ Just Our View From Here

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Say goodbye to dry winter skin woes with these super easy skincare tips and remedies!

What’s Inside:

How To Soothe Dry Winter Skin Naturally
Cocoa Butter
Jojoba Oil
Aloe Vera
Coconut Oil
Almond Oil
Shea Butter
Why Is My Skin So Dry In The Winter?
How To Prevent Dry Skin In Winter

Some amazing things come along with winter… the first snowfall, soft and magical, playing in the snow with the kids, sitting in front of a roaring fireplace bundled in a cozy blanket drinking hot cocoa or wine.

But along with old man winter comes a few not-so-great things like shoveling sidewalks, hazardous road conditions, and yep you guessed it…winter skin. It can be dry, itchy, cracked, chapped, and downright uncomfortable! But never fear! We’ve got some winter skincare tips for you, remedies you can indulge in at home to beat the dry winter skin blues.

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close up of beautiful young woman wearing white winter hat and mittens, text overlay simple winter skincare tips to prevent and soothe dry skin

There are many wonderful skincare products you can purchase to combat winter skin dry patches and all-over scaliness. Some are fancy and expensive and some are very basic and a bit more affordable.

Alternatively, you can whip up something natural at home like a DIY body butter or lotion. Whichever you choose, they all have the same purpose in mind… to help dry winter skin.

You’ll find a common theme among these winter skincare tips…locking in moisture. Caring for and preventing dry skin on your hands, face, and your entire body is about creating a barrier that protects your skin.

How To Soothe Dry Winter Skin Naturally

6 of the best natural ingredients to help prevent and repair dry winter skin are:

Cocoa Butter
Jojoba Oil
Aloe Vera
Coconut Oil
Almond Oil
Shea Butter

Cocoa Butter

Cocoa butter helps restore your skin’s moisture balance and prevents dry chapped skin caused by exposure to frigid temperatures and cold wind. It’s a wonderful choice for the face and the body.

Yummy-smelling and oh-so-moisturizing, Jamaican Cocoa Butter is one of my favorite things in life. I especially love it as an overnight treatment. I slather it on generously, then cover my hands with cotton gloves and feet with thin cotton socks overnight.

Jojoba Oil

Jojoba oil is lighter feeling but it is amazingly hydrating. It is full of nutrients, and vitamins (E and B complex), and has anti-inflammatory properties that tame chaffing, chapping, and redness. It keeps the skin calm and comfortable and can even lessen the effects of rosacea or eczema.

Jojoba oil can be used on its own or added to your regular moisturizer. It works wonders on dry winter hands, cuticles, face, and lips and it absorbs into the skin quickly leaving no greasy residue behind.

Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is a pretty magical plant and has been used in healing remedies for thousands of years. It is antibacterial, anti-aging, rich in vitamins like A, C, and B, and of course is insanely moisturizing. Aloe Vera gel can actually improve your skin’s ability to hold onto moisture. Apply it to your skin as a moisturizer or as a deep treatment such as a facial mask.

Coconut Oil

Coconut oil deeply moisturizes dry winter skin and helps retain the skin’s moisture and elasticity. It also is rich in medium-chain fatty acids, stimulates collagen production, and has strong antioxidant qualities. Coconut oil is fairly comedogenic though, meaning it can clog pores and contribute to acne, so if you have oily skin, don’t apply it to parts of the body that are acne-prone. Try to use organic, cold-pressed for best results.

These luxurious DIY lotion bars feature beeswax, essential oils, coconut oil, and shea butter and are easy to make at home if you are so inclined!

Almond Oil

Sweet Almond Oil is magnificent for all skin types, rich in essential nutrients, and very gentle on your skin. Its fatty acids reduce skin inflammation, hold in precious moisture, and help to heal irritated dry, chapped winter skin.

I combine almond oil with a few drops of my favorite essential oils and apply it to my whole body directly after showering. I do this while my skin is still damp and I find it works wonders to keep my skin moist all day.

Shea Butter

No list of winter skincare tips would be complete without Shea butter. It is bar none one of the best things you can do for your skin. Shea butter penetrates deeply with phytonutrients to heal and revive dry, raw skin in winter. You can find it in bar soaps, facial cleansers, body washes, lotions, and body butters. Its popularity is no surprise as it goes to work quickly as a dry winter skin fix.

Whip up this super easy DIY shea body butter recipe by bettersheabutter.com. It only calls for 3 ingredients and there is no melting required!

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Why Is My Skin So Dry In The Winter?

Skin becomes dry when it stops retaining water. When the weather outside turns frightful, this is exactly what happens. Your skin is exposed to air that is cold or if you live in the great white north as we do, it can get downright freezing. This winter air also lacks humidity (moisture).

But you’re most like not outside for lengthy periods of time right? Well, that forced air heating that keeps us snug in our homes can also be very dry causing dry, chapped hands.

We also know how important it is it wash our hands like crazy during cold and flu season right? Lots of hot, soapy water kills germs and viruses but also wreaks havoc on our skin!

All these things combined along with not moisturizing our skin enough are the culprits that help contribute to red, raw hands and itchy, dry winter skin. Fortunately, with a little care and diligence, you can prevent and repair all these problems.

How To Prevent Dry Skin In Winter

9 Easy Winter Tips For Beating Dry Skin

Stay Hydrated! Drink 8 tall 8 oz. glasses of water each day to keep your body moisturized from the inside out.
Wash your hands in warm, not scalding hot water.
Use regular hand soap instead of antibacterial which is very drying.
Go easy on the hand sanitizer or try a more natural version made with Thieves Oil from Young Living.
Avoid very long, hot showers, water that’s too hot will strip natural oils from your skin.
Avoid harsh soaps or scrubbing your skin too vigorously. Look for soaps and body washes that contain glycerin or almond oil.
Cover your hands with gloves or mittens every time you go outdoors.
Moisturize consistently.
Run a humidifier in your home.

There you have it, our favorite winter skincare tips and natural products to soothe, heal and repair dry winter skin!

And remember, whichever natural ingredients or products you decide on, consistency is key (like much in life).

Don’t let your dry skin take over this winter, moisturize and do it often.

Soon enough, spring flowers will replace roaring fireplaces and your winter skin woes will be far behind…at least until next year.

Until next time, K.

Kelly Blakely is the founder and creative force behind Just Our View From Here. As a first-time mom over 40, she brings a fresh perspective to parenting and family life on her blog. Kelly also explores a wide range of lifestyle topics in her writing, including fashion, beauty, self-care, and well-being.