We’re officially in the midst of dry skin season — also known as winter. If your skin feels tighter and itchier than usual, or if your skin is flaking, the cold and dry winter air may be the culprit.
In winter, the air outside is colder and holds less moisture, so it literally pulls water out of your skin. Indoors, heaters dry the air even more, making moisture loss worse. Cold weather can also weaken your skin’s natural protective barrier, so it can’t hold onto hydration as well.
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If you’re struggling with extra-dry skin at the moment, consider adding a hydrating facial mask to your skin care routine (in addition to hydrating serums and moisturizers, which you should already be using). Whether you use a moisturizing mask weekly, daily, or somewhere in between, it can give your thirsty skin that extra boost of hydration it needs and make a noticeable difference.
In this article: BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask, LANEIGE Water Sleeping Masl and Hanyul Yuja Sleeping Mask
Ahead, we rounded up some of our favorite hydrating face masks, including overnight sleeping creams and sheet masks, to help heal your winter skin.
This new mask from Dr. Jart+ is designed to maintain skin’s elasticity and bounce while strengthening hydration levels. It’s formulated with hydrolyzed collagen to support skin firmness, plus adenosine, hyaluronic acid and moisture-binding actives to smooth fine lines.
BIODANCE Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask
Crafted from a solidified, highly concentrated serum, this sheet mask goes on white and gradually turns clear as your skin absorbs the active ingredients, including fish collagen. Pro tip: This mask should stay on for about three to four hours, so plan ahead.
TULA Skin Care H2Oasis Instant Skin Reviving Mask
Dehydrated skin gets a well-deserved moisture boost with this 10-minute, no-rinse mask packed with hyaluronic acid and ceramides.
Moisturize while you slumber with this leave-on facial mask that hydrates your skin overnight. It contains a probiotic-derived complex that supports the skin's moisture barrier, while hydrating squalane mimics the skin’s natural lipids.
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Formulated with hyaluronic acid, niacinamide and yuja vitamin C, this overnight face mask hydrates, boosts radiance and brightens skin at the same time. Plus, it smells amazing!
Boost hydration while strengthening your skin’s barrier with this hyaluronic acid- and pentavitin-packed sheet mask.
Dry, dull skin is no match for this super-hydrating sheet mask formulated with snail mucin.
Mediheal Hyaluronate Watermide Essential Mask
A three-part hydrating complex of deep sea water, aquasil and glyceryl glucoside powers this intensely hydrating sheet mask.
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