World A Winter Checklist for Dry Skin

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A Winter Checklist for Dry Skin

Written by: the Editors of goop

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Published on: December 15, 2022

Photo courtesy of Lorenzo Mazzega/The Licensing Project

Skin does not love winter—it’s cold, dry, and often windy outside and hot, dry, and, even more than other times of year, stressful inside. But a great routine leaves your skin dewy, fresh, and glowing, no matter your skin type, your age, or (really) the weather. Here, our best tips for creating your ultimate regimen: We chose from only-clean skin-care products (goop has some of the toughest standards in the industry), then tested them rigorously (the goop beauty department is made up of women of varied ages, races, and tastes). Bonus: We’ve added routines by age, too.

Best Dry-Skin Strategies for Winter

1

Counterintuitively, exfoliating helps.

Dull winter skin—no matter what skin type—benefits from regular gentle exfoliation. Exfoliating helps active serums and moisturizers melt right in, so skin looks instantly brighter and more luminous.

1. Every Morning

   
   goop Beauty GOOPGLOW 20% Vitamin C + Hyaluronic Acid Glow Serum goop, $125/$112 with subscription
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2. In the Shower

   
   goop Beauty GOOPGLOW Microderm Instant Glow Exfoliator goop, $125/$112 with subscription
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3. Overnight

   
   goop Beauty GOOPGLOW Dark Spot Exfoliating Sleep Milk goop, $98/$89 with subscription
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2

Cleanse and nourish at the same time.

The aim is to dissolve grime and pore-clogging residue while lavishing your skin’s moisture barrier with hydration and nourishment; even sensitive skin needs this step.

1. Balm

   
   True Botanicals Ginger Turmeric Cleansing Balm goop, $48
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2. Whipped Cold Cream

   
   Alpyn Beauty Juneberry & Collagen Hydrating Cream Cleanser goop, $39
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3. Oil

   
   Tata Harper Nourishing Oil Cleanser goop, $88
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3

Active treatments can also fight dryness.

Nourish skin with powerful ingredients that can really move the needle in terms of how your complexion looks, feels, and holds up against harsh weather.

1. Peptides and Ceramides

   
   goop Beauty GOOPGENES All-in-One Nourishing Face Cream goop, $98/$86 with subscription
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2. Antioxidant Resveratrol and Algae

   
   MACRENE actives High Performance Face Serum goop, $195
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3. Fatty Acids and Bader’s Proprietary TFC8 Complex

   
   Augustinus Bader The Rich Cream goop, $280
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4

Bring in the heavy artillery.

Sometimes you really need a full-on moisture bomb.

1. Rich

   
   Monastery Made Attar Floral Concentrate Balm goop, $168
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2. Richer

   
   Tammy Fender Celestial Rose Crème goop, $155
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3. Almost an Ointment

   
   Surya Balancing Collagen Cream goop, $195
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5

Oil seals everything else in.

Massage it on as the last layer or blend two or three drops into face cream before applying—either way, oil helps fortify skin against the elements.

1. Clinically Proven

   
   goop Beauty GOOPGENES All-in-One Super Nutrient Face Oil goop, $98/$89 with subscription
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2. Made Just for Winter

   
   de Mamiel Winter Facial Oil goop, $135
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3. Oil-Meets-Balm

   
   Furtuna Skin Rinascita Delle Olive Replenishing Balm goop, $225
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A Humidifier Really Helps

1. 
   No matter your skin type, using a humidifier—particularly while you sleep—can make a big difference in skin moisture levels. If you don’t have a humidifier, setting a big bowl of water out in the room can deliver a similar benefit.
   
   
   vitruvi Cloud Humidifier goop, $229
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Don’t Forget:

1. Your Lips

2. Daily Cushiony Balm

   
   goop Beauty GOOPGENES Clean Nourishing Lip Balm Trio goop, $48
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3. Overnight Remedy

   
   ILIA Lip Wrap Overnight Treatment Mask goop, $26
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1. Your Body

2. The Dry Brush Secret
   for Smoother Skin

   
   goop Beauty G.Tox Ultimate Dry Brush goop, $25
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3. Dry Oil

   
   Seed to Skin The Serenity Time Defying Dry Body Oil goop, $162
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4. Firming

   
   Costa Brazil Oleo Para O Corpo Kaya Jungle Firming Oil goop, $98
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5. Multitasking Body, Face,
   and Hair Oil

   
   LIHA Idan Oil goop, $55
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6. Miracle Two-Step
   Body Routine

   
   goop Beauty The Feel Fantastic Naked Kit goop, $67.20
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7. Body Serum

   
   Sangre de Fruta Mille Fleurs Body Serum goop, $118
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8. Perfume and Body Oil in One

   
   Balmyard Beauty Romantic Call Body oil goop, $82
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1. Your Hair

2. Shine-Boosting Preshampoo Serum

   
   goop Beauty GOOPGLOW Restore + Shine Hair Serum goop, $55/$44 with subscription
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3. Deep(est) Conditioner

   
   Crown Affair The Renewal Mask goop, $58
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Find Your Best Routine by Age

20s 30s and 40s 50s
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How do we test clean beauty products at goop? First they have to pass our standards for clean (goop has some of the toughest standards in the industry). Only then do they make it to our editors’ showers, bathroom counters, and makeup bags, where they are rigorously hand-tested (and road-tested, if we happen to be going on a trip). The goop beauty department is made up of women of varied ages, races, and tastes—if we really love something, we’re pretty confident you’re going to love it, too.