Developing a solid skin care routine that works for your unique skin isn’t always easy.
It turns out, more than justyour wardrobeneeds to be updated when the seasons change.
Your skin care routine needs to change every season, too.
Our skin needs and deserves way more than that.
Dermatologist Carlos Charles toldThe New York Timeswhat you probably already intuitively know, it all starts with a cleanser.
Then there’s moisturizer.
Whether you think you oughta moisturize your whole body or not, Irwin insists you do.
Dermatologist Alejandra Estemalik explained to theCleveland Clinicthat moisturizers work by trapping moisture in your skin.
The same can be said for salicylic acid-based cleansers.
Instead, he recommends switching up your cleanser for something milder in the colder months.
So what is it about the winter months that help turn dry skin into acne-prone skin?
The added humidity during this time helps the skin tolerate acids and strong exfoliants.
Just be mindful of overdoing it, which can cause a problem no matter the time of year.
Palm toldForbesthat this can cause your skin to become oily, particularly on your face.
Instead, she advises removing oil with botting paper or a tissue and drinking plenty of water.
So just how much sunscreen should you be using, ideally?
According to Chien, you’ll need about an ounce to cover your limbs, face, and neck.
“Summer is when people start noticing more irritation from their retinol/retinoid,” dermatologist Karan Lal toldInStyle.
