12/09/2025
❄️ Winter skin = red, dry, irritated? You’re not alone. But derm-approved hydration relief is here. 👩🏽⚕️💧
We asked Dr. Dara Spearman, board-certified dermatologist and founder of Radiant Dermatology, how to calm your skin fast this winter — here’s what she shared:
🌬️ "In cold weather, blood vessels constrict... then rapidly expand in warmth, increasing blood flow and leading to redness."
🚿 Skip the hot shower. “It can further dry and irritate your skin,” says Dr. Spearman. Stick to lukewarm water & 10 mins max.
🧴 Hydrating MVPs:
✔️ Aloe vera
✔️ Niacinamide
✔️ Squalane
✔️ Ceramides
✔️ Hyaluronic acid
“These soothe inflammation and help restore the skin barrier,” she explains.
☀️ And don’t skip SPF just because it’s cloudy:
“UV rays still penetrate—even more with snow reflection.”
💡Pro tip: Swap in a rich cream at night and layer with an occlusive (like shea butter or jojoba oil) to seal in all that skin-loving goodness.
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