When even your tried-and-true, most moisturizing lotion struggles to keep up with the skin woes that the dead of winter brings with it, it’s time to call in reinforcements. Top dermatologists choose these products to fight windburn, scaly feet and more.
Problem: Windburn
Solution: Avène XeraCalm A.D Balm
This ultra-moisturizing balm, formulated with evening primrose and occlusive and humectant ingredients, locks in moisture, protecting your skin from dryness, inflammation and windy winter days, says Melissa Kanchanapoomi Levin, M.D., founder of Entière Dermatology in New York City. $34-$48
Problem: Flaky Shin Skin
Solution: AmLactin Daily Moisturizing Body Lotion
Wear supportive socks as a protective barrier then count on alpha hydroxy acid in this lotion to smooth flaky skin leaving it soft, says Mona Gohara, M.D., associate clinical professor of dermatology at Yale School of Medicine. $12-$18
Problem: Dry Hands
Solution: First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream Intense Hydration
“Shea butter, oatmeal, and ceramides soothe and protect hands,” says Ranella Hirsch, M.D., a Cambridge-based dermatologist. $32
Problem: Painful, Cracked Fingertips
Solution: Skinfix Hand Repair Cream
“Colloidal oatmeal helps to decrease the inflammation and almond oil is a perfect healing moisturizer,” says Gohara. $8-$18
Problem: Dry Feet/Cracked Heels
Solution: PEAK10 SKIN Save My Sole Foot Rescue Cream
This rich, 25 percent shea butter cream with menthol and eucalyptus quickly absorbs into your skin, which means fast relief from ski boots, cracked heels and more. $28