Winter can be tough on your skin. There’s cold air outside, hot air inside and dry air everywhere. That means dry, itchy skin for everyone, but it can be especially troublesome for older adults who already deal with more easily irritated skin thanks to decreased function of sweat and oil glands. We’ve got some suggestions to keep your skin looking and feeling its best during the colder months.
lipikar ap+m triple repair body moisturizer
la roche-posay
Winter only exacerbates problems like dryness and flakiness, which chronic itching can turn into even bigger issues. Dermatologists recommend applying a thick moisturizer within three minutes of bathing. This fragrance-free body cream provides long-lasting hydration with prebiotic thermal water, ceramide-3, shea butter, glycerin and niacinamide.
$19.99, laroche-posay.us
aqualia thermal rich cream
vichy laboratories
This facial moisturizer provides 48-hour hydration thanks to hyaluronic acid, plant sugar and Vichy’s volcanic water. It’s free of retinol, which can cause dry, flaky skin thanks to increased cell turnover. People with sensitive skin will want to opt for this cream’s fragrance-free option.
$32 from vichyusa.com
hydrating facial cleanser
kitchn apothecary
Washing your skin can strip it of oil, leaving it even drier. This facial cleanser is designed to ensure that skin stays hydrated and refreshed while impurities and makeup are washed away. It’s gentle enough for daily and nightly use. The organic vegan formula includes aloe, avocado fruit extract, botanical glycerol and sage essential oil.
$39.94 from shop.ktchnapothecary.com
the original lanostick
lano
Unlike the rest of your skin, your lips don’t produce their own moisturizing oils. To protect your lips this winter, make sure you use a hydrating treatment. This balm is formulated with lanolin, candelilla wax, mango seed butter and vitamin E, so it delivers moisture while protecting the lip surface. Since lanolin is derived from sheep’s wool, this product is not vegan.
$17 from lanolips.com
hand serum
olive & june
Seniors can be more vulnerable to the drying and chapping side effects of hand-washing. This ultra-hydrating moisturizer was designed by nail salon Olive & June, so it’s not only good for your hands, but your nails and cuticles, too. The gel-like serum is fast-absorbing and formulated with hyaluronic acid, cactus flower and fruit extracts.
$18 from oliveandjune.com