EDGE's Guide to Soft & Smooth Winter Skin

Whether you're a cold weather person or not, there's one thing we can probably all agree on: No one likes the toll that cold weather takes on their skin. As humidity levels drop and temperatures plummet, most of us also begin to take hotter showers and subject our bodies to dry, artificial heat that's pumped into our homes, cars, workplaces, and just about anywhere else you go over the winter. The result? Skin on our bodies that can be dry, itchy, flaky, and rough to the touch. But there's a way to combat this, and the sooner you start, the better shape your skin will be in all winter long. Here are seven products that will give you perfectly moisturized skin.

Canopy Bedside Humidifier

While I had heard about the benefits of sleeping with a humidifier for ages, I was incredibly reluctant to begin doing so because of all the drawbacks of old-fashioned humidifiers; I combed through what felt like hundreds of reviews and read about them leaking and ruining furniture and becoming a breeding ground for mold and bacteria (which we then breathe in), not to mention how hideous most humidifiers look on a nightstand. Canopy's humidifier is different. Not only is it available in a compact, nightstand-friendly size, but it's also available in six colors so as not to clash with your décor. Best of all, the parts are dishwasher safe, it's designed to inhibit mold, built-in sensors maintain optimal moisture day and night, and a replaceable filter means that it's always pumping clean moisture into the air. You can also use the humidifier with exclusive aromatherapy blends, transforming your space while hydrating your skin. I know that it can be hard to believe that a humidifier can change your skin, but believe me, it does. $150, Canopy.

Jordan Samuel Skin The After Show Body Cleanser

I totally understand the desire to want a body wash that lathers up and makes you feel like you're getting squeaky clean, but if you want to double down on moisture and hydration in the shower, it's best to use something gentle and moisturizing like this Jordan Samuel Skin cleanser. It takes some getting used to, but once you realize that it's cleansing your skin just as well, you won't look back. This oil-based gel smells great thanks to citrus and mango extracts, and it's filled with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerin to flood your skin with moisturizing and hydrating goodness. Best of all, it's on clearance right now, so snatch it up while you still can. $14.80, Jordan Samuel Skin.

Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Exfoliating Body Treatment

You might be wondering why you should exfoliate your skin with this powerful peel if the goal is supple, moisturized, and hydrated skin, but exfoliation is necessary to rid the skin of dead cells and prepare the skin for increased absorption of products. So even if your skin is a little dry and uneven, using this peel a couple times a week will reveal brighter, smoother, and more hydrated skin. And when you slather moisturizer onto your freshly exfoliated skin, you're helping that moisturizing and nourishment get to where it needs to go so it can do its job. $18-$60, Dr. Dennis Gross.

Nivea Nourishing In-Shower Body Lotion

Some people just hate putting on body lotion, and I totally get it. Especially if it's freezing, there's nothing worse than emerging from a shower damp and putting cold lotion all over your body. That's why this in-shower Nivea lotion is the perfect lotion for people who hate body lotion. With the shower still running, apply this all over your body and rinse it off, leaving behind a glorious film that keeps your skin hydrated all day long. If you really want to dial up the moisture factor, apply an oil or a body lotion on top of this. You won't be able to stop petting yourself, I promise. $8.29, Target.

Nécessaire The Body Serum

Applying this body serum to damp skin will hydrate and plump up your skin like never before. Formulated with five molecular weights of pure hyaluronic acid – in addition to glycerin, niacinamide, ceramides, and aloe – this is the ideal first step after turning off the shower. On exfoliation days, applying this on freshly exfoliated skin will yield even more impressive results. Just don't forget to follow this up with something rich to lock it all in. $45, Nécessaire.

Kiehl's Crème de Corps Nourishing Dry Body Oil

Although I have tried scores of body oils over the years, this vanilla and almond-scented oil remains the best in class; that it comes in a spray bottle makes it even better. I keep mine in the shower and spritz it all over after a very quick towel dry. Not only will your skin smell and feel amazing, but it will keep it moisturized all day, especially when paired with the next item. $40, Kiehl's.

Kiehl's Crème de Corps Body Lotion

Just as the Nourishing Body Oil is the best body oil I've ever used, this iconic, time-tested lotion has been my go-to for a decade. Amusingly, the label reads: "Enriched with the finest ingredients known to Kiehl's, for a rich, elegant skin texture. Continued use for 10 days will provide a skin texture heretofore unattainable." As absurd as that sounds, the claim is dead on, and there's a reason I have a massive pump of this in my bathroom at all times: There's nothing else like it. When used with the above body oil, the result is incredible. $16-$96, Kiehl's.