Beauty
Gentle is the key word.
If you live in a cold-weather climate, then you know the drill withdry winter skin.
Its not just about appearances, though.
Hadley King, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist based in New York City.
So how can you do this and overcome winter face?
King recommends everyone keep these six all-star ingredients on hand year-round but especially in the wintertime.
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Hyaluronic Acid
If glowing skin is your goal, there are few ingredients as powerful ashyaluronic acid.
It holds a thousand times its weight in water, which makes it a powerful humectant.
Ceramides
Similar to hyaluronic acid,ceramidesare also produced by the body.
This is because ceramides are emollients that help retain moisture while also protecting skin from environmental irritants.
Lanolin
Wool probably isnt the first ingredient that comes to mind when you think of skin care.
Niacinamide
If you were to give niacinamide a superlative, it would be Most Likely to Succeed.
Lactic Acid
Acne, dry skin, fine lines?
In addition to increasing skins firmness, it brightens your complexion, treats acne, and improves pigmentation.
[Bakuchiol] doesnt aggravate or redden the skin the way that retinol sometimes can.
[Its a] more gentle option thats also safe for pregnant or breastfeeding moms, says King.
This article was originally published onJan.
