I swear, the moment the calendar changes from October 31st to November 1st, my skin suddenly becomes dry, cracks, and begs for mercy. to be honest? It’s over now.
This year, I wanted to leave this winter tradition in the past, so I called for backup and asked board-certified dermatologists Dr. Hadley King and Dr. Elise Love to help me find a moisturizer that actually provides intense, long-lasting hydration. It’s safe to say they understood the mission.
According to Dr. Love, there’s a simple formula for finding the perfect moisturizer. “When looking for a winter moisturizer, it’s important to look for a high-quality moisturizer that combines water-attracting ingredients (like lactic acid, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin) with moisture-absorbing ingredients (like petrolatum, ceramides, and shea butter),” she told E! “In general, people with dry skin should skip lotions and use thicker creams.”
“Skin with eczema is more sensitive to fragrances, so we recommend fragrance-free moisturizers and detergents for this layer,” she adds.
Keep scrolling to shop 8 dermatologist-approved moisturizers and skin care solutions to cure winter’s dull, chronically dry skin.
