Best winter skin moisturizer

I'm looking for a skin moisturizer to use during winter months that will help my dry skin without clogging my pores. A moisturizer with an anti-aging effect would also be nice, but not my first priority.  Any suggestions?

4 answers to “Best winter skin moisturizer”

A: Many good moisturizers

Arnold R. Oppenheim, MD

Hopefully some of my fellow dermatologists will answer this question so I too can learn something. First, let me tell you. I do not sell moisturizers out of my office. I feel that there are many excellent moisturizers in the marketplace so why should I charge someone more money for a suitable product that they... more

A: Neocutis Bio-restorative Skin Cream with PSP

Gregory Turowski, MD, PhD

The Neocutis face cream hydrates the skin, help reduce fine lines and improves skin firmness. It is the first skin cream with Human Growth Factors to rejuvenate and sooth the skin. It is good for normal to dry skin and even people with sensitive, stressed and irritated skin. It is also recommended for... more

A: NIA 24™ Intensive Recovery Complex

Stephen A. Goldstein, MD

I practice in Colorado and I need for my patients an effective agent to combat and even reverse the effects of intense, high altitude sun exposure and extremely dry air (over 300 days per year). During the winter months, the cold further decreases the humidity creating an even harsher environment. It is my... more

A: Look for these Ingredients

Kamran Jafri, MD

Hello Julie, As you know there are many moisturizers available via retail or your local Cosmetic Physician's office. Some key ingredients to seek out: 1.Algae Peptides: hydrates skin and helps rebuild collagen 2.Vitamin E: hydrates and protects skin 3.Wheat Germ Oil: purest form of Vitamin E 4.Hyaluronic Acid:... more

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