The winter months can do a number on our skin.

Heres how to deal and get back your glow with a few tweaks to your routine.

Yesbut thats not all.

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What causes dry skin in the winter?

A few things going on during the winter months can zap your glow.

Exposure to cold air can strip the skin of its natural oils and cause dryness, says Dr. Mauricio.

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board-certified dermatologist and founder ofMiami Derm

Your daily habits play a part too, she explainswhich means things dont necessarily improve when you get indoors.

When its cold, people take hot showers and baths, which can further dry and irritate the skin.

Also, indoor heaters can drastically reduce humidity levels, leading to dry skin.

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Whether youre heading into the season or already dealing with dry winter skin, you have options.

Use amoisturizing face balmwith petroleum jelly or beeswax to prevent chapping.

A great option for this?

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Moisturizeasyou cleanse, too

Be suspicious of your skincare faves, not just your face creams.

Reach for gentle cleansers and products that leave the natural oils in your skin, she recommends.

Exfoliate no more than once a week with a gentle product.

Black hair woman wearing a grey and white bra giving herself a deep cleansing session with a face brush and Gatineau skincare face wash lotion, after her shower. Studio skincare portrait over isolated background.

board-certified dermatologist and founder ofMiami Derm

Make it part of your bedtime routine.

When youre out and about, top off in between your morning and evening skincare routines.

That sounds like permission to treat yourself to a littlecashmere scarffor the holidays, right?

A curvy woman applying cleansing balms and smiling to her reflection in the mirror.

The bottom line

Winter is coming (for your skin).

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