The winter season is nearly here, and it’s guaranteed to bring plenty of beauty and magical moments. But colder days also come with the season, which means you’ll need extra support to enjoy the holidays (and the new year) with hydrated, healthy-looking skin.

Here are some tips to help you prep your skin for the coming winter months, plus upgrade your overall wellness routine while doing so!

5 skin-specific tips

1. Avoid harsh cleansers.

When it comes to facial cleansers, you want to keep it simple. It doesn’t sit on your face for long, but it can be a real game-changer for your skin’s moisture barrier. When choosing a cleanser for the winter months, opt for a gentle product, free from any harsh chemicals that will strip your skin and leave you feeling dry.

A great option that will help your skin feel smooth and hydrated is the Joyōme® ­­­­­Revitalizing Daily Cleanser. It gently removes makeup, oils, and any other buildup on your skin from the day, while improving hydration. But what really sets this cleanser apart from others is that it contains Siberian ginseng root and rhodiola rosea extract – unique, plant-based antioxidants that have been shown to help visibly destress your skin. 

Winter winner tip: After cleansing, make sure to pat your skin dry and leave it a bit damp before continuing the rest of your skincare routine. This encourages the rest of your products to better absorb into your skin and helps maintain a higher moisture level.

2. Give your skin a serum boost.

Serums provide your skin with an extra boost of concentrated, active ingredients, which can be especially important when it’s exposed to harsh winter conditions.

When looking for serums, keep an eye out for hyaluronic acid. This substance is naturally made in your body and works to retain water. Hyaluronic acid can be taken in a supplement form also be used topically to encourage better hydration.

Hyaluronic acid is found in the Joyōme Illuminating Day Serum, along with ceramides, which act like a glue to hold your skin cells together, and provide defense against external pollutants, while maintaining a high moisture level.

Winter winner tip: Apply your favorite serum before your moisturizer to help seal in moisture and provide benefits like fading dark spots and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

3. Make moisturizing a priority.

Chances are, you already know that moisturizing is a vital part of a healthy skincare routine. But during the winter months, you absolutely want to boost your arsenal and maybe even increase your frequency.

Shea butter is a wonderful option to relieve dry skin and help your skin retain moisture. It naturally contains vitamin A and E, which are excellent for achieving your healthiest skin and keeping it soft and smooth.

If you’re looking for something truly special to help nourish your skin this season, the Plexus^® Rich Moisture Body Duo pairs two luxurious moisturizers specifically designed with your winter routine in mind.

Here are just a few highlights:

Dreamy Body Butter

• Features a shea butter and kombucha blend
• Helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier
• Helps soothe and calm dry skin with intense moisturization​

Radiant Body Oil

• Is infused with vitamin E
• Is designed to deeply moisturize and nourish for softer, more supple skin
• Repairs dehydrated skin​

This limited-time set delivers deep hydration and helps strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier – a critical factor in maintaining the skin’s microbiome.

4. Lend your skincare routine a hand.

As your body’s first point of contact in nearly every situation, your hands take a lot of stress every day. They are constantly exposed to changing temperatures and humidity levels, a variety of water qualities, and a myriad of soap and chemical combinations.

You may be under the impression that moisturizing your hands once a day or using them to moisturize the rest of your body is all the care they need. But because your hands are continually being washed and used as tools throughout the day, much of your moisturizer can be lost quicker than you’d imagine.

When choosing a moisturizer, be sure to get one that is specifically designed for your hands and that you can keep with you to reapply after washing or venturing into the cold, dry air.

The Plexus Luxe Hydration Hand Cream Set is travel friendly and designed to provide on-the-go support. With 3 delicately scented and luxuriously creamy moisturizers, this limited-edition set is the gift your hands have been waiting for.

Here are a few highlights:

• Leaves the skin feeling soft and nourished​
• Restores moisture
• Helps with dryness and the harsh winter elements​

5. Exfoliate away dullness.

Even with the use of serums and heavy moisturizers, dry skin can still build up over time. Regular exfoliation helps prevent excess dryness by removing dead skin cells and encouraging skin cell turnover.

During colder, drier months, it’s important to use exfoliants that help remove dead skin cells but don’t break down your skin barrier. When searching for the right type of exfoliant, you’ll have physical and chemical exfoliants to choose from:

• Physical exfoliants ― something like a scrub or dry brush that physically buffs or abrades your skin’s surface, removing any dead cell buildup
• Chemical exfoliants ― acids that are applied to your skin, like a serum or face mask to help unclog your pores and brighten your skin by removing dead skin cells

While both types of exfoliants are beneficial, the key is to find what works best for you and your skin type.

Winter winner tip: If you have sensitive skin, you may want to limit your exfoliation to only once or twice per week. If you live in a humid climate, or have more oily skin, you can get away with exfoliating more often to help keep your skin looking its best.

Two overall health tips for skin support

Stay on top of hydration.

As the colder months arrive, it’s easy to overlook the importance of hydration. After all, a cold glass of water isn’t the first thing on your mind when temperatures drop, and you’re wrapped up under a blanket.

But when you’re not properly hydrated, your skin health suffers. Drinking plenty of water helps promote clearer, brighter skin and is especially important during drier months.

Winter winner tip: Adding electrolytes to your water can boost its flavor and hydration power and encourage you to stay on top of daily hydration. Plexus Hydrate is available in a variety of delicious flavors!

Get better skin from within.

Your gut feeds your skin, and so does everything you put in your body. To achieve the best skin health, what you put in your body is just as important as what you put on your skin. By adding supplements to your daily routine, you can promote better skin quality and hydration. 

Collagen supplementation can help support your skin and make an impact on your overall health. The Joyōme Multi-Action Collagen Complex blends bioavailable types I and III collagen, along with ceramides, biotin, and antioxidant-rich superfoods, to specifically target your skin health.*

Winter winner tip: Adding a niacinamide supplement to your regimen can also help support your complexion by boosting hydration and collagen density. Just like hyaluronic acid, it can be used as a topical treatment or ingested for added benefits.

Your skin is a reflection of your overall health. When the seasons change and environmental factors start to play a bigger role in your skin health, it’s important to adjust your overall product routine and supplement your diet to help defend your skin.