Moisturizers don’t moisturize.

This is not to say that moisturizers don’t work, but their moisturizing properties do not
come from adding moisture to the skin, but by locking existing moisture in. If you’re plagued by various dryness
during the cold winter month, then the concept of “locking in moisture” is especially essential to prevent cracking,
scaliness, and irritation. To find out the best ways to cuff yourself to moisture this winter, the Cut spoke with Dr.
Patricia Wexler, who delivered some additional tips on how to make your skin less thirsty. As she explains, locking in
moisture is about “creating an environment to sustain moisture in extremely dry skin or hair over time. (A Winter
Skin Guide to Locking in the Moisture B y K a t h l e e n H o u )