Winter-Proof Your Skin FROM HEAD TO TOE

Say bye-bye to dryness

- DANIELLE SCHLASS SALIMAN

WITH ALL THE DRY indoor heat, wool sweaters and hot showers we take to stay warm through winter, it's no wonder we're left looking-and feeling-parched. Plus, as we age, our body produces less estrogen, hyaluronic acid and ceramides, all of which work to keep skin hydrated, says Connecticut-based dermatologist Mona Gohara, M.D. Luckily, replenishing that moisture is as easy as updating your skin care. "Just like you change your clothes in the winter, your skin-care products need an overhaul too," she says. Here, Dr. Gohara shares easy, affordable ways to switch up your routine and bring your skin back to life.

FOR THE FACE

Double the hydration

There are three key steps to keeping your face hydrated in winter, says Dr. Gohara.

STEP 1: Use a gentle, non-soap cleanser, such as Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser (Ulta.​com), which will cleanse and hydrate the skin at the same time. Unlike drying soap cleansers, these hydrate while removing impurities.