I’m an esthetician – everyone thinks they need to moisturise more in winter, but that’s NOT the secret to great skin

IT’S inevitable: when the cold weather hits, our skin and lips get drier. 

Cold winter air holds less moisture than warm air, which causes lower humidity levels that can leave our skin dehydrated and flaking.

Does your skin become dry and flaky in winter?Getty Licensed esthetician Savanna Boda has shared her tips for fixing thatInstagram/thedallasaesthetician

This lack of humidity also weakens the skin barrier, causing dryness and tightness – as well as increasing your risk of irritation and cracking.