Like ice cream melting in the heat, it’s a simple fact of life that “winter” and “great skin” rarely go together. Scales, dry patches, breakouts and oil are all to be expected when the weather turns chilly. But it doesn’t have to be.Mamamiaspoke to some of Australia’s top skin experts about making your skin happy this winter.

1. Wear sunscreen rain, hail, or shine.

2. Make friends with an exfoliator.

"Invest in your skin throughout the winter months and you will reap the rewards." Image via iStock.

3. Don’t forget your body.

4. Moisturise at the right time.

“Moisturise immediately after coming out of the shower. Don’t give your skin time to get dry. Seal the moisture in as soon as you have towelled off.”- Braun expert Dr Natasha Cook of Darlinghurst Dermatology.

5. Change your routine to cater for sensitive skin.

"To protect your skin from the elements, opt for hydrating and nourishing products." Image via iStock.

6. Apply a thicker moisturiser to nourish skin.

7. Mask it up.

8. Be mindful of time spent around air conditioners.

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9. Use an oil to seal moisture in.

10. Add moisture-boosting ingredients to your skin routine.

Our favourite face illuminators. (Post continues after gallery.)

Our favourite face illuminators.

Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer

Benefits Watts Up

Benefits High Beam

YSL Touche Eclat

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

NARS The Multiple

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector

Napoleon Perdis enhancer

Stila All Day 10-in-one HD Illuminating Beauty Balm

Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick (original bronze)

11. Avoid scalding showers - even though they’reverytempting.

How do you care for your skin in winter?