One of the most important things you can do to combat winter dry skin is to use moisturizer.
Moisture is made with naturally derived oil and plant extract. These nutritional elements are enriched so that they provide moisture and nutrients for your skin.
The end result is that you have softer, smoother and better hydrated skin. That last point is especially important in the cold winter months when the air is dry. Over the long-term, these replenishing nutrients help to prevent wrinkling and other signs of aging by keeping your skin soft and elastic.
Applying Moisturizer
When you apply moisturizer, you should massage it into your skin. This is different from the way you apply other types of skin care products. Rather than simply dabbing it on your face, apply some slight pressure and rub it in in a circular motion.
Massaging in your moisturizer makes it more effective by giving your circulation a boost. This is an all-natural way to make the most out of the beauty products you use and fight winter dry skin. It also feels wonderful.
You'll get a similar effect if you also wash your face in this way, massaging rather than dabbing or wiping.
Buying Natural Moisturizers
Moisturizer doesn't need any chemicals or additives to work perfectly well. In fact, as with all beauty products, you're better off without them.
You can buy all-natural moisturizers wherever you buy beauty products, or create your own homemade moisturizer using natural ingredients that are lying around the house. There are a number of ingredients that naturally moisturize such as chamomile, rosewater oil, coconut oil, lavender, vanilla and green tea. Olive oil is also a wonderful moisturizer.
In the winter months, it's important to keep your skin hydrated not only for your comfort today, but also for the long-term health of your skin.