Flaking, peeling skin.

SELF MAGAZINE’S  Winter Skin Myth’s.

MYTH #2

A thicker moisturizer will create more hydration. Truth: Light lotions can be as effective. It’s all about the ingredients. When it’s cold outside, layers of light clothing keep you as warm as one bulky sweater—and they’re more comfy. In the same way, there’s no need to slap on an ultra-thick day cream when lightweight formulas can make skin look vibrant. The difference between the two? Rich creams consist mainly of occlusives (e.g., petrolatum and lanolin), which prevent moisture from evaporating. Lighter lotions, in contrast, rely more on humectants—airy but powerful ingredients that pull moisture into skin. Scan labels for effective ingredients such as hyaluronic or lactic acid (both in Jason Hand & Body Lotion, $8). “Lighter lotions can give you more glow than heavier ones because their humectants regulate hydration in skin’s outer layer,” Dr. Brandt says. “Moisturizers containing alpha hydroxy acids also help break apart connective ‘cement’ between cells so flakes fall away, leaving skin exfoliated and radiant.”

I myself, use my evening Parfait Nuit as one layer of my Day creams during the winter months. Living in a city, I am exposed to the outside more so than someone who can jump into a car and drive away. I walk alot ,or am waiting on the street( sometimes for 20 mins) for a bus. I like having that heavier layer and it certainly works for me.  That said, remember you can play with your products too.