Tips for your skin as we move into cooler weather

Now that winter is around the corner, a leading dermatologist in Encinitas, CA, Dr. Amanda Lloyd gives some quick tips on keeping your skin healthy and glowing during the cold months.

If you don’t have oily skin and the sunscreen that you use doesn’t have enough hydration, you can add some extra moisture with a hydrating lotion or serum. In case you have dry skin, considering switching over to a balm or a more intense cream during the colder weather. A simple tip for the cold weather is lathering on extra virgin olive oil or vaseline to increase your skin moisture.

Although you’ll go to the beach less during the cold months, don’t forget sunscreen. Continue to wear your SPF everyday, especially if you are on the slopes! Snow reflects sunlight, this can cause higher UV exposure. To protect your skin, use a moisturizer that has occlusive ingredients before your sunscreen. This ensures that your skin is hydrated and protected. A lip balm with SPF will keep your delicate lip skin healthy and plump despite the harsh cold. To neutralize the effects of the cold climate on your skin, revisit your skincare routine and begin with a creamy non-drying cleanser. This will ensure that your skin is nourished with extra protective lipids (fat) and those necessary oils are not stripped from your skin!