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he winter solstice marks one of
the happiest times of year for
most: cookie making, decorating,
and the togetherness of friends
and family. For others, it’s around this time
that skin becomes cracked, flaky, and ir-
ritated. Between frigid outdoor air and dry
indoor heat, our skin constantly struggles
to maintain moisture. Oils, creams, and
serums make hydration possible, but not all
formulas pair well with every skin type, and
there’s a method to applying those that do
relieve the harsh effects of winter. This year,
let us guide you through the climate change
to radiant skin following these product
recommendations and moisturizing tricks.
BY JESSICA TOSCANO
Swap Cleansers
If you begin your mornings with cleanser,
opt for a formula that’s creamy. Unlike most
foaming cleansers that are light and best
for the summer, creamy cleansers include
ingredients that deeply moisturize without
the use of heavy butters. The Shiseido
Benefiance Extra Creamy Cleansing
Foam contains bio-hyaluronic acid, a mois-
ture surge component that gently removes
impurities and plumps skin. Despite its rich
texture, it still foams to pair well with your
Clarisonic or other face cleansing aid.
A Little
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Moisturize with SPF
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1) Everyday Face Moisturiser,
$21.95, frankbody.com
2) Shiseido Benefiance Extra
Creamy Cleansing Foam, $36,
sephora.com
3) Burt’s Bees Ultra Condition
Lip Balm with Kokum Butter,
$3.99, ulta.com
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If your skincare routine consists solely of
moisturizer, switch to an ultra-hydrating
lotion with SPF. Although it may not feel
like it, the sun can still damage your skin
during the winter months, so you want to
use products that offer broad-spectrum pro-
tection. We like MDSolarSciences Daily
Anti-Aging Moisturizer with SPF 30.
Its lightweight, non-comedogenic formula
offers all-day hydration without leaving
you feeling greasy, ideal for those with
acne-prone skin. The ingredient niacina-
mide promotes an even skin tone, while
a combination of antioxidants vitamin C,
grape, rosemary, green tea extracts, and rose
hips minimize fines lines and wrinkles and
protects against free-radical damage.