5 Winter Skin-Savers For Fighting The Elements

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We love to complain about the weather around here, clearly. But other than it just being grey, sunshine-less and raining (to boot), it's taking a serious toll on our skin. An uncomfortable combination of dryness, tightness, irritation and redness brought on by a "wintry mix" of wind, super-chilly temperatures and dry, stuffy apartments.

Whatever your ailment, we've created an arsenal of products (think of them as winter coats for your skin) to help keep everything in order during these trying months.

RAIN & SNOW. Weleda Baby Calendula Face Cream, $12
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Even though this is for babies, it's excellent at fighting inflammation. Calendula contains antiseptic properties that calms irritated skin and protects again the elements. Weleda.com

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06:29 PM on 01/17/2012
Clinique moisture surge intense really works for me during dry Wisconsin winters. I've used Clinique products all of my life and I won't trade them for anything.

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