6 golden rules for well-hydrated skin, even in winter

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With the return of cold weather, your skin is immediately put to the test, so it is essential to make some adjustments to your beauty routine in order to keep your face well hydrated at all times. Goodbye, dry skin!

Adapt your skincare selection to weather the rising heat, falling temperatures and the first snowflakes.

Of course, some of your favorite products can always be part of your beauty routine, but it will be important to add high-performance treatments that will deeply hydrate your skin.

Follow these 6 tips to counter dryness, itching and cracking throughout the winter season:

1. Clean gently

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At the make-up removal stage, bet on a micellar water. Micelles are small, translucent particles that work like magnets, gently lifting away even the most stubborn dirt, oil and makeup residue.

Garnier SkinActive Cleansing Micellar Water is an all-in-one product that has all the qualities for the job. Just soak a cotton ball, gently wipe your face, eyes and lips and you're done!

Do you want to adopt an ecological solution? Opt for the reusable microfiber makeup remover pads from Garnier SkinActive. All you have to do is wash them with warm water and a mild soap after each use.

2. Bet on a concentrate of active ingredients

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Applying a serum is an essential step to deeply nourish your skin, before completing your morning and evening routine with a moisturizer. Formulated with active ingredients, the serums allow you to multiply the benefits of the care that will follow.

Winter is also the ideal season to pamper yourself by making masks. In sheets, tubes or jars, these comforting treatments will provide an express dose of hydration to your skin.

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3. Choose rich care

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As the skin is more prone to dehydration in winter, bet on treatments enriched with nourishing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramide, vegetable oils and shea butter.

With three types of essential ceramides and hyaluronic acid, CeraVe Moisturizing Cream helps lock in moisture and restore the skin's protective barrier. This unique formula, developed with dermatologists, is an essential product to relieve dry skin in winter.

Biotherm's Cera Repair barrier cream, formulated with Life Plankton ^TM natural probiotic extracts and ceramides, will repair and soothe your skin in the depths of winter. Its light texture and its ability to fight the first visible signs of aging are sure to please you!

When is the best time to apply your moisturizer? After bathing or showering, since damp skin will act like a sponge.

4. Use a soothing balm

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If you have eczema-prone skin or if you notice extreme dryness in certain areas of your body, incorporate a targeted treatment like Lipikar Baume AP+M body lotion from La Roche Posay into your beauty routine.

Applied morning and evening, this soothing balm – suitable for babies, children and adults – is a powerful product that helps fight against dry skin, in addition to relieving itching.

5. Hydrate your lips

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From the first weeks of winter, our lips suffer the effects of the cold and slowly begin to crack. The lip balm then becomes an essential ally to combat dryness.

For optimal results, apply an exfoliating formula, at least once a week, and moisturize your lips daily with a nourishing balm.

6. Protect your skin

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With more than 80% of UV rays reflected by snow, sun protection is essential even in winter!

It is therefore essential to apply a sunscreen with a high protection factor before even considering stepping outside.

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