Tip #4. The Heat Is On.
Heaters can dry out your skin at night, which is why you may wake up with dryer skin than when you went to bed. Try doubling up on moisturizers before you hit the sheets, or, Dr. Gordon suggests purchasing a warmer comforter which will reduce your energy bills and help in the green effort.




Tip #5. Hand Sanitizer Solutions.
Hand sanitizer are great for combating any pesky winter germs, but be aware of their drying effects, which can actually negate their purpose. When the skin is dry, germs can enter through the microscopic cracks in your hands, says Alster. If you are a frequent user of sanitizers, make sure you apply hand cream immediately after the gel has dried to keep hands soft and germ-free.

Tip #6. Opt for Cream.
If you unwrapped a few dozen body cream sets this Christmas, put them to good use (for once!). Dr. Alster recommends creams over lotions in the winter because creams are thicker, hence more moisturizing for beautiful skin.





Tip #7. Scalp Remedy.
Luckily, scalp skin is not as prone to winter dryness as facial skin, but that does not mean you should ignore it entirely. Dr. Alster recommends using a non-drying shampoo, and then massaging your conditioner into your scalp with your fingertips to effectively moisturize before rinsing.

Tip #8. Spot Treatment.
Even if youre prone to oily skin, you can still get dry patches, which means you need a multi-dimensional plan of attack. Apply an extra rich moisturizer on the dry spots, and then, Dr. Gordon says to continue to control oil in the T-Zone with either blotting papers or an oil absorbing moisturizer.