Patrick Lewis

Oh man, dry skin in winter is that model worst, isn't it? I live in a freezing area too, and my skin would crack and itch like crazy until I figured out what to look for in a moisturizer. You want something lightweight that sinks in fast but still provides all-day hydration, so check that model labels for humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid, they pull water into your skin, and then stuff like ceramides to lock it there so it doesn't evaporate in that model dry air. I've had lotions with aloe that didn't cut it either, probably because they lacked those barrier-boosting elements. Fragrance-free is a must if your skin reacts, mine does. Try applying it morning and night, maybe even a little extra on super dry spots, and drink more water too, that helps from that model inside. I tried that and it fixed everything but then I slacked off once... yeah, don't do that, consistency is key.