From streets filled with festive cheer to snowy walks and ice skating at Central Park, there are countless reasons to love winter. But, even the season’s biggest advocate can’t deny that the cold weather is not very kind to our skin. Read on to find out how you can tweak your skincare routine to heal the damage caused by winter by picking up a few key items from the stores at Woodbury Common.
Cut Back on Exfoliation
Though exfoliation is an essential part of your regular skincare routine, it’s best to slow down during winter. As the temperature and humidity levels drop, exfoliating won’t just remove dead skin cells but also strip your skin of its natural oils. These are oils it needs to protect your skin from the frigid cold. Without this natural barrier, your skin could become dry and flaky.
Switch to a Gentle Cleanser
Experts suggest using balm or oil cleansers to soothe dehydrated skin during winter. You can also swap your exfoliator for a wet washcloth to get rid of dead skin. Clarins’ Total Cleansing Oil is ideal for cold-weather and is great at removing long-wearing, heavy, and waterproof makeup and pollutants.
You can find Clarins in the Saratoga District at Woodbury Common.
Layer Your Moisturizer
The end goal of any winter skincare regimen should be preserving moisture in your skin and avoiding dryness. You need to upgrade your existing moisturizing process to a two-step layering technique involving serum and moisturizer. Highly concentrated serums are designed to penetrate deeper into your skin and make it easier for the moisturizing cream to work its magic.
Face masks like Dior’s Hydra Life Glow Better Fresh Jelly Mask act as a quick remedy for dullness and dry patches.
Pick up this product at Dior, located in the Adirondacks District at Woodbury Common.
Never Forget Sunscreen
Most people forget about UV protection when they’re all wrapped up in hats and scarves. But, you should always wear sunscreen—even when it is snowing! In fact, 80% of UV rays burn right through the cloud coverage you see on a snowy winter day. So, skincare products with an SPF of at least 30 must be a part of your winter beauty regimen.
Pick up a jar of Ceramide Lift and Firm Day Cream which replenishes your ceramides for a firmer, smoother look from Elizabeth Arden in the Hudson Valley District at Woodbury Common.
Always Keep Your Lip Balm Handy
Chapped lips have become a fact of life during the winter months—but you can combat the dryness with the help of a hydrating balm. Lip balms that contain shea butter like L’Occitane’s “A Winter Walk” Lip Balm is the perfect solution for cracked lips. Additionally, avoid using long-lasting or matte lipsticks as their ingredients tend to cause dryness.
Pick up your lip balm from L’Occitane, located in the Hudson Valley District at Woodbury Common.
Think Twice Before Long, Hot Showers
Everybody loves relaxing under a hot shower after being out in the freezing cold. Unfortunately, extended exposure to hot water can strip your skin of its protective layers. Keep your showers short, preferably under ten minutes. The ideal shower temperature falls somewhere between 98° and 105° F.
After showering, moisturize within three minutes of patting yourself dry to preserve hydration in your skin. Moisturizing creams with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and ceramides are ideal for restoring your skin’s natural glow.
From the bare + BEAUTY store to Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH, Dinah Alvarez Skin Care Atelier, and more, we have over 200 stores at your disposal—you’re sure to find all the products you need for the perfect winter skincare routine. Woodbury Common Premium Shopping Outlet is also the best place for all your holiday shopping!
Wondering how to get there? At just $40 per person, book your ticket on the Woodbury bus today for a round-trip to the best shopping outlet in the region!
