[image error]If your skin is anything like mine, it’s a bit of a problem child this time of year. Sometimes it’s kinda dry, sometimes it’s fine, and sometimes, it’s so chapped I can hardly move. Don’t get me wrong – I love winter in Wisconsin, to a point. I love Christmastime and snow (just as long as I don’t have to drive in it) and I love the atmosphere it creates around my home. But, I don’t love what winters in Wisconsin do to my skin.

Back in March, I wrote about my skincare heroes here, but I wanted to update that a bit to focus specifically on winter skin and how I combat that dry, chapped feeling.

Here’s what I do:

Morning:

Origins Checks and Balances Frothy Cleanser. I’ve been using this one off and on for years, and so far, it’s one of the few cleansers I’ve found that actually works with my combination skin. It doesn’t dry me out, doesn’t make me feel tight after cleansing, but it still controls my oily spots and creates a nice foundation for everything else. Plus, the minty scent is a nice pick-me-up during my morning shower