7 Signs You Need a Heavier Moisturizer
November 17, 2015 | By
Holly Dawsey
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Your skin is great—it’s soft, supple and clear. Then, out of nowhere, it becomes dry, flaky and red.
What happened?
While you were busy swapping out your wardrobe and sipping Pumpkin
Spice Lattes (hey, we’re all guilty), the chillier temps started working
on your skin.
“One of my biggest rules is that when the seasons change, your
products should change too,” says Debra Jaliman, MD, a dermatologist in
New York City and author of
Skin Rules ($12, amazon.com).
That’s especially true when sweater-weather hits. As the temperatures
drop and the humidity decreases, the air will start to strip moisture
from your skin, she explains. Biting winds and dry indoor heat can
attack your complexion, too.
Your best defense: Look for a rich cream with humectants, such as
glycerin or hyaluronic acid, to bind moisture to the skin and occlusive
emollients like shea butter or petrolatum to lock it in. “This
combination will protect the skin barrier, minimizing the toll the
weather will take on your complexion,” Dr. Jaliman says. Find both in
L’Occitane Shea Light Comforting Cream ($28; sephora.com), which is lightweight enough for oily types.
How do you know when to make the switch? Other than chillier temps,
Dr. Jaliman points to 7 signs your skin is craving more hydration.
Your moisturizer disappears within seconds of applying
This likely means you need more moisture than your current product is
supplying. Go for a cream that leaves skin supple but not tacky.
Your face feels tight
Same goes if you start to notice any itching or a change in texture—these are all early signs of dryness.
Your skin looks lackluster or dull
When your skin is properly hydrated, light bounces off of it evenly for a more radiant, youthful appearance.
Your makeup looks like it’s going to crack
Prime skin with a rich moisturizer to prevent dreaded desert face.
Amp up dewiness by applying foundation before the moisturizer fully
absorbs.
Your fine lines and wrinkles look more prominent
No, you didn’t age overnight. Those same humectants that bind
moisture to the skin will also help plump and smooth lines and groves.
You have flakes on your cheeks, nose or chin
Exfoliate regularly before slathering on cream to keep flaky patches at bay.
Your skin becomes red or easily irritated outdoors
A balmier cream acts as a winter jacket, protecting skin from the
conditions—icy winds, drippy nose—that trigger irritation and redness
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