Central Heating Can Leave Skin Dry & Dull — Here Are 5 Must-Know Tips

Now, this doesn't mean you have to abandon your heaters to keep your skin dewy all winter long. Instead, follow these tips:

In order to combat that moisture loss in the air, add a humidifier to your bedroom, living room, desk area, or wherever else you spend most of your time. Here are seven desktop humidifiers that will get the job done without taking up too much space.

However, not all skin supplements are formulated with research-backed, trusted ingredients—here are 13 expert-approved products to ease your search.

Some people opt for petrolatum-based products and ointments, but we're not huge fans of these mineral oil products at mbg due to their environmental impact—you can read more about that here. Instead, botanical oils like squalane, jojoba, marula, rosehip, algae, etc., will do the job. Here's a list of our top 13 face oils, if you want to shop now.

Luckily, this is a fixable situation: Up your water intake and add ingredients like hyaluronic acid supplements to your smoothies for an added boost. This is also another reason to prioritize skin-hydrating beauty supplements (like ones that include phytoceramides) if you need an extra nudge.*

Your skin barrier can easily weaken during the winter (again, because of that arid, dry air), which means you should be extra careful when it comes to potentially drying topicals—think clay face masks, astringents, witch hazel, tea tree, etc. Instead, focus on hydrating and soothing products that nourish your skin microbiome; find our favorites here.

Central heating can dry out your skin if you don't take proper precautions and compensate for the lack of humidity. Do your best to stick with hydrating products, use an occlusive oil at night, and always prioritize skin hydration from the inside out. Want more tips for dry, wintry skin? Check these out.