The fall and winter seasons are upon us, which mean, in addition to changing temperatures, our skin care needs need to be adjusted. Many people often complain of the same issue around this seasonal transition, an over abundance of dry skin on the face and body. This is due to us being inside more where the air is more dry than when we are frolicking outside in the spring and summer months. To combat season dry skin on the face and body, all you need to do is make some simple adjustments, which include using a thicker, more rich moisturizers.

✅ Quick Tips for Fall/Winter Skincare:

• Switch from foaming to creamy cleansers

• Use a humidifier indoors

• Apply moisturizer on damp skin

• Don’t skip SPF—UV rays still affect skin in winter!

🍂 Why You Need More Moisture in Fall & Winter

As the seasons change, so does your skin’s environment:

❄️ Colder weather = drier skin

• Lower humidity and cold air strip natural oils from your skin.

• Indoor heating further dehydrates your skin.

• Wind can irritate and inflame already dry or sensitive skin.

🔄 Why you should switch it up:

1. Summer products are often lighter, gel-based, or oil-controlling—these can be too drying in winter.

2. Skin barrier becomes weaker in cold months, leading to:

   • Flakiness

   • Redness

   • Itchiness

   • Increased sensitivity

✅ What to add or switch:

• Thicker moisturizers (cream or balm-based)

• Hydrating serums with hyaluronic acid

• Gentle cleansers (no stripping foams or exfoliants)

• Occlusives (like ceramides or squalane) to lock in moisture

🧴 Best Skincare Brands for Sensitive Skin (Safe + Hydrating)

Here are some dermatologist-recommended, fragrance-free, and non-irritating brands perfect for cold weather care:

🧡 1. CeraVe

• Developed with dermatologists

• Contains ceramides + hyaluronic acid

• Very gentle, affordable, and non-comedogenic

• Great winter product: CeraVe Moisturizing Cream

💙 2. La Roche-Posay

• French pharmacy brand, known for sensitivity-safe formulas

• Rich in thermal spring water, niacinamide

• Great winter product: Toleriane Double Repair Face Moisturizer

💚 3. Vanicream

• Ultra-gentle, minimal ingredients

• No fragrance, dyes, or parabens

• Great for eczema-prone or very reactive skin

• Great winter product: Vanicream Moisturizing Cream

🤍 4. Avene

• Soothing formulas with thermal spring water

• Excellent for rosacea or red, reactive skin

• Great winter product: Avene Skin Recovery Cream

💧 5. First Aid Beauty

• Great balance of hydration and barrier support

• Safe for eczema and sensitive skin

• Great winter product: Ultra Repair Cream