The Best Winter Skincare Essentials to Minimize Dryness

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The chilly weather can indicate the perfect time to refresh our skincare arsenals. Sure, we have those tried-and-true products we refuse to replace, but a substantial dip in temperature pushes Us to nurture our face and body with more protective and heavy formulas.

Board-certified dermatologist and dermatologic surgeon Dr. Michelle Henry emphasizes the importance of choosing certain consistencies and ingredients. The NYC-based doctor explains: “Thick, rich moisturizers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid, ceramides and glycerin [help] really protect the skin from the dry, cold air.” Another lesser-known reason to use the proper formulas: They work to shield skin against the “[drying] warm air that we use indoors.”

Henry also specified two products we should be using every day. “Switch to a hydrating cleanser and absolutely do not forget sunscreen,” she preached. The reason for the latter may surprise you: “The strength of a UV light is independent of the temperature in the air, so just because the temperature is cooler does not mean the UV strength is weaker, and it’s often when I see some of the worst burns!”

Ready to rebuild your bathroom cabinet? Same.

Below, 9 of the best beauty products to add to your routine this winter — from a shine-boosting lip treatment from Scarlett Johansson’s The Outset to a vitamin-rich cream that locks in moisture and leads to radiant results.