Winter Skin Relief

Today is Winter Skin Relief Day, and for a good reason!

Have you ever noticed how your skin responds to the changing seasons? If so, you’ve likely observed that your skin often seems to get drier and flakier in colder winter months.

Cold air, dry indoor heat, low humidity levels, and harsh winter wind can all zap your skin of moisture. This can leave your skin looking a lot less radiant than normal — not only your face, but also your hands, feet, and other areas exposed to the elements.

Luckily, there are steps you can take to keep your skin looking healthy, even when temperatures dip and there’s no escape from winter’s dry, cold air.

Here are a few tips and tricks from the Osmosis pros:

1. Moisturize: The best offense is a good defense. Using a high phospholipid moisturizer on your face and body multiple times per day will help combat the dry winter air and prevent it from reaching your skin barrier.
   
   RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:
   • Quench Nourishing Moisturizer
   • Enrich Restorative Face and Neck Cream
   • Therapeutic Body Oil
   • Nourish Avocado Facial Oil
2. Sun protection: Sun protection is always recommended daily, but often we forget when we’re not in the direct, hot sunlight. Applying sunscreen or other UV protection (like our Sun Defense Elixir) will significantly help reduce sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and signs of aging.
   
   RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:
   • Sun Defense Bronzing Elixir
   • Sun Defense Elixir
3. Elevate your nighttime skincare routine: "Don’t be afraid to introduce new products into your routine during the winter as this is when skin tends to be a bit more dry and dehydrated," says Dr. Ben. Using more oil-based moisturizers or facial oils will not only soothe your skin but help protect against the dry winter elements.
   
   RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:
   • Immerse Restorative Facial Oil
   • Replenish Antioxidant Infusion Serum
   • Nourish Avocado Facial Oil
4. Bolster your Skin Barrier: Dry air and sun exposure can harm your skin’s natural barrier; adding additional barrier-support products can benefit your skin throughout the winter.
   
   RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS:
   • Nourish Avocado Facial Oil
   • Rescue Epidermal Repair Serum
   • Tropical Mango Barrier Repair Mask
   • Correct Preventative Retinal Serum
5. Hydrate: An unsurprising winter skin relief tip is to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Consuming ample amounts of water and balancing your electrolytes is key to maintaining supple, glowing skin year-round. Hydrate your skin with our Boost Peptide Activating Mist to unlock the full potential of your skincare products.

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