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DRY WINTER SKIN? TRY THESE SIMPLE PRODUCTS

By Emma Strawbridge, 13 January 2025

Harsh weather can take its toll on your skin, and it’s particularly cold out there right now. If your skin is feeling dehydrated, don’t worry, we’ve got five simple steps you can follow to combat it – and it only takes 10 minutes a day.

WHY YOU NEED SKINCARE (THE SCIENCEY BIT)

Men’s skin tends to have larger sebaceous glands than women's (which means it’s quite oily), but cold winter air causes a lot more dryness. It also has more collagen, so it takes longer for the skin to wrinkle, but again makes it more susceptible to the elements. Basically, you need to keep your skin as hydrated as possible in the winter months. The first way to do this? Drink lots of water. Keep reading for the next…

REN Evercalm Gentle Cleansing Gel 50ml, £10

STEP 1: CLEANSE
The last thing you want to do in winter is irritate your skin. A gentle cleanser like REN’s Evercalm gel will help remove excess oils and dirt, while its prebiotic-enriched formula will help repair and maintain the skin’s microbiome, leaving it better protected against future sensitivity flare-ups.

INNISFREE Green Tea Seed Hyaluronic Serum 80ml, £31

STEP 2: HYDRATE
If you haven’t used a serum before, first you should know that you don’t *have* to, but using a serum before a moisturiser helps to provide an instant boost of hydration and radiance. In this case, we’re recommending a hyaluronic acid serum like this one from INNISFREE. Why? Hyaluronic acid is super hydrating – exactly what your skin needs right now. Simply apply a light layer to skin after cleansing and before moisturising.

LANEIGE ASOS Exclusive Hydrating Day & Night Cream Duo, £62

STEP 3: MOISTURISE
Moisturiser helps to lock in everything your serum is designed to do, making it work better and harder for your skin. This duo from LANEIGE includes a day cream AND a night mask to apply before sleep so the formula can work while you sleep – a win-win.

Isntree Hyaluronic Acid Watery Sun Gel SPF 50 50ml, £22

STEP 4: SPF
SPF might be a step you aren’t doing right now, but it’s super important. The sun is actually closer to the Earth in winter months in the UK, which means its rays are often stronger, even if it’s freezing outside. By protecting your skin with an SPF, you’re going to stop it drying out too. This SPF from Isntree includes hyaluronic acid – yep, the same hydrating ingredient that’s in the serum.

Weleda Skin Food Lip Balm, £8

Grown Alchemist Vanilla & Orange Peel Hand Cream 65ml, £18

STEP 5: THE EXTRAS

Ok, so we’ve covered the main steps to keep your skin feeling fresh in winter, but if you want some extra hydration, a lip balm and hand cream will take things up a notch and keep your skin quenched from head to toe.