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Winter is in full swing and with this comes scaly, parched and flaking skin. No run of the mill watery lotions will do. Winter skin dryness happens to all skin types due to cold temperatures, harsh indoor heating, & gusty winds. Give your winter skin care routine a makeover with my (askderm's in-house Esthetician) top picks to protect and hydrate even the driest of winter skin. Elta MD Moisturizer: This petroleum-based salve melts in to relieve the driest of skin conditions such as eczema and atopic dermatitis while being safe enough for post procedure use. Moisture is retained for 12 hours within this waterproof formula. This is a limited ingredient product meaning it is ideal for sensitive or allergy prone skin types. Cerave Hydrating Cleanser: The notion of a cleanser aiding in hydration may be odd, but this product is a winter must! My doctor first introduced me to this cleanser. My profession requires constant hand washing, which can take its toll. My hands were over sensitized from multiple product exposure causing them to be patchy, red and itchy accompanied by cracking knuckles. This cleanser healed my hands! Developed to repair the protective acid mantle of the skin using MVE (Multivesicular emulsion) technology, meaning, nourishing moisture is time-released in multi-layers. This cleanser can be used for the entire face and body. Elon Herbal Foot Cream: In a recent study, New York University Medical Center concluded that this cream was more effective for healing the skin than leading prescription drugs! Quickly cracked sore heals are soothed with botanicals and healed with emollient ingredients. This cream is safe for those with diabetes. Acure Line Erase Argan Oil + Starflower: This certified organic, multipurpose balm not only works on deep wrinkles and scars but also heals the driest skin. Beeswax, along with argan oil, olive oil, and starflower oil soothe and hydrate. It can be used on over sensitized eyelids and also as a cuticle cream. Coola Liplux SPF 30 Original: Water loss from the skin occurs faster on the lips than other areas of the body. This is due to how thin the skin of the lips are, combined with the fact that the lips do not have the same oil glands as the rest of the body to lubricate themselves. UV damage is quite common for the lips so combining a moisturizer with an SPF is ideal. This water resistant lip balm is perfect for anyone enjoying outdoor winter activities. Fruit butters and coconut oil hydrate and protect the skin from the elements.   Blog Written by askderm's in-house Esthetician  Chantal Monique is a NYS licensed Esthetician and Makeup Artist. She has 7 years experience in skin care and makeup artistry. With the unique combination of her education as well as the desire to help people feel beautiful, Chantal provides expert skin care knowledge for our customers.

If you are looking for an indulgent spa experience right in your shower then pay attention because you won’t want to miss this! I have found the best body wash ever,  by a company many of us already know and love, Murad! Murad has been making us happy in the skincare department for a long time now and are best known for their acne products and facial skin care lines. They also make some pretty amazing products to take care of the rest of the skin on your body as well; which is where their Detoxifying White Clay body cleanser comes into play. This body cleanser is amazing. I love the way my skin feels when I use this in the shower and I love it even more when I can see the results day after day. I tend to suffer from dry skin on my body and it is one of the things that I hate the most about the skin on my body. I have to be careful to use the right cleansers and lotions to not only keep my skin from getting dried out and irritated but also actually do some work in the cleaning and beautifying department.   Murad did such a good job with the formulation of this product, I can use this product on a daily basis to detoxify my skin and cleanse it while in the shower and see it actually improving my skin and how clear it is, but while in the shower it washes clean as to not leave behind any irritating residue and when it rinses away it isn’t over drying at all. The ingredients in the product play a huge part in why this body cleanser is so good. The sunflower oil in the product works to help moisturize and soothe skin while and keeps working after being washed away while the ginger root in the wash stimulates circulation making your skin look healthy, refreshed and young. The smell of this product is great. I love the way all Murad products smell because they smell so clean and fresh without being overpowering. The lack of heavy fragrances in this product, makes it a great choice for those with sensitive skin. To truly be able to feel and see the benefits of using this Murad cleanser, I performed a quick comparison test. I washed my right arm with this Murad cleanser and my left arm with a generic body wash. The Murad cleanser left my skin feeling soft, smooth, and luxurious. The generic body wash left my skin feeling and looking dry. I went back and re-washed my left arm with the Murad cleanser due to the soap residue still present on my arm.   And since we all know Murad makes other amazing products I highly encourage you to not only check this one out, but also check out all the other Murad products  and be amazed at how great your skin looks and feels. I haven’t met a single person who has tried Murad and then stopped because they were disappointed, their reputation of being great is based on great results that last. So go check it out and see for yourself, you will not regret this decision!   Blog Written by askderm's Beauty Blogger Sydney Nichole is a self-proclaimed beauty nerd.  She stays on top of the latest makeup, hair, and beauty trends. She is an active contributor to our youtube channel with how-to-videos and talking about beauty products.