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3 Ways To Care For And Protect Your Skin In The Winter

I bet like me growing up you didn’t think a lot about sun protection and skincare in the winter. I mean it’s cold, so obviously you can’t get sunburned or have any sun damage right? Well wrong. Winter is JUST as important as summer, so today I am sharing 3 ways to care for and protect your skin from the sun this winter.

3 Ways To Care For And Protect For Your Skin In The Winter

Sun Protection: Every morning when I get ready for the day after I wash my face and moisturize and go through my entire skincare routine I apply SPF. I have very sensitive skin and spend a lot of time outside with Liam going on walks, to the park, etc. Of course I make sure he is protected, but I have to make sure I am protected too. This also means making sure you get your ears, hairline, back of your neck, etc. Even if you are layered up head to toe make sure you are protecting your skin. My secret weapon for keeping my hands hydrated and protected from the sun is Eucerin Daily Hydration Hand Creme with SPF 30! Its portable size makes it super easy to throw in my bag and bring with Liam and me wherever we go.

Hats/Sunglasses: For some reason I always felt funny in sunglasses in the winter when I was younger. It felt unnatural. But you guys your eyes are so sensitive. You have to protect them! You also need to protect your head! So hats and sunglasses on yourself and on littles to protect the most sensitive parts of our body to the sun. Again DON’T FORGET THE EARS!

Stay Away: I mean if you don’t have to be in the sun just don’t be. Umbrellas, covered porches and patios, even being in the shade at the pool (some people have pool weather in the winter) just don’t be in the sun. Tans are kind of overrated in my opinion. I have embraced the paleness that is my skin so try my best to limit my sun exposure.

This infographic from Eucerin is EXTREMELY helpful to make sure you are protecting your skin from sun damage all year. So make sure to bookmark it!

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Thank you to Eucerin for partnering on this post. 

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  1. I still haven’t learned my lesson and don’t always wear sunscreen. Ugh, sometimes I hate how lazy I am. It’s so important and people often forget it in winter. Thank you for the head’s up and reminder!

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  2. Nichole wrote:

    Yes so important to protect your skin in the winter months too! I never used to care about skin care and protecting my skin until I started regularly visiting a dermatologist. I’m 21 and have a lot of sun damage and other skin issues with my face. In fact I also use eucerin sunscreen and I love it because it doesn’t leave my skin tacky or white.

    Such a great post.

    Nichole // thedailypursuit.com

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  3. Adree wrote:

    Great tips. I often forget sunscreen in the winter.

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  4. Bethany wrote:

    Great tips! I always wear sunglasses in the winter. Even though, like you, I always feel a little silly. LOL

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  5. I’m a redhead and fair skinned with sensitive skin so protection from sun has been always important to me. I found out one day I was at a track meet and got wind burned really bad. As a kid I didn’t know that could happen. Like your tips.

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  6. Victoria wrote:

    I always wear sunglasses and all of my moisturizers has spf. My face gets chapped with only five minutes of wind exposure. Great tips.

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  7. Trish wrote:

    These are great tips! I will admit to being less diligent about sunscreen in winter, but I need to add this into my morning routine. I appreciate the reminder!

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  8. I am all about hats now- they work wonders! I never used to wear them oh my how things change lol

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  9. Once I learned about the damaging effects of the sun, I decided a tan was really not worth it. I’m lucky to already have some color so I will embrace that along with my health! lol

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  10. I never used to think about the sun in the winter, but I’ve started hearing a lot more about it in recent years. Great tips!

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  11. Tiffany wrote:

    Fantastic tips!! I’m pale and my skin is sensitive!

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  12. Krystin wrote:

    These are some great tips and totally agree with you about taking sun protection seriously. I’ve just found out from a skincare specialist that I need to double my sunscreen dose daily!

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  13. Brandy wrote:

    Winter is so rough on my skin. I just seem to get the never-ending dry skin this time of year. I am glad you shared some tips , they will prove to be super helpful to many of us!

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  14. Meg wrote:

    My daily moisturizer has Sunscreen built into it, too, which makes things easy.

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  15. Thanks for the great reminder, must make sure I have my winter supply.

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  16. Alexa wrote:

    great tips! you really don’t think about sun damage in the winter, but it’s real!

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  17. I don’t go out as much as I would love to in winter but I did all the tips your mentioned whenever I’ve the chance. Agree, the importance of keeping skin protected in the winter.

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  18. I’ve already noticed the effects of cold weather on my hands! Perfect timing!

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  19. Sunscreen is a must for all seasons of the year. Moisturizing right after you bathe or shower also keeps the skin healthier!

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  20. I always use a moisturizer with sunscreen, so in case I forget to put more on, I have some on every day.

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  21. Sun protection is so important! I wish I knew better in my younger years.

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  22. Good tips, it’s so important to stay protected all year!

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  23. Bethany wrote:

    These are really great tips! I’ve never thought about sunscreen during winter, but that makes sense. I definitely need to step up my skincare game this winter, that’s for sure!

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  24. I always forget to do this. I end up with cracked bleeding lips and flaky facial skin. Yuck!

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  25. Ugh I never wear sunscreen in the winter! Thanks for the reminder!

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  26. Jessy wrote:

    Love these tips – they are things that people may not think of in the winter!! Thanks for sharing!

    xo, Jessy | http://www.currentbliss.com

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  27. Crystal wrote:

    I’m guilty of not stressing about suncare during the winter. I remember how burnt my face got the first time I went skiing though. You’d think I would have learned!

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  28. I agree especially living in a mostly sunny environment. At least this is the case for me. I would also add moisturizing. I notice my skin gets so dry in the winter. I will have to check out Eucerin !

    xo, Nicole

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