If you currently use a retinol product at night and experience dry skin during the winter, reduce the frequency of usage. Retinol can thin the outermost layer of skin, leaving you vulnerable to irritation and flaking. If you use it once a day, try alternating days in order to keep the benefits of retinol while reducing the chances of skin sensitivity.
Tips for the office
Your office can be your skin's worst enemy throughout the winter since office buildings tend to use central heating systems that use forced, dry hot air to heat up indoor spaces. If you can't employ a humidifier at your office, try keeping plants that require daily watering around your work area. Another trick is to keep a vase or two of water on top of radiators.
In order to keep warm, plenty of people understand the benefit of wool sweaters. Unfortunately, wool can be irritating and may aggravate already dry skin. Try wearing a thin cotton T-shirt and layer wool clothing on top. 100% cotton fabric will prevent irritation while wool will create warmth.
Lastly, if your face starts to feel tight from dryness, keep a bottle of spray mist handy like Eau Thermale Avene Water Spray. Spritz over your face and apply moisturizer while your face is still damp.
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