Wintertime is tricky for skin -- especially if you're engaged in sports that keep you outside and exposed to the elements. The good news: You don't have to sacrifice smooth and glowing skin. Just follow this advice from esthetician and spa owner Susie Galvez:

• Don't use water-based moisturizers or sunscreens. The water in the product can literally freeze on your face! "If you feel a burning sensation or get a rash when you're out in the cold, it could be from wearing water-based products on your skin and spending hours outside," Galvez says. "You need to keep skin hydrated and create a barrier between your skin and the elements. Use a heavier, oil-based moisturizer and sunscreen -- even if you have oily skin. Once you're inside you can wash it off and apply your water-based product."
• Use a sunscreen of at least SPF 30 -- especially if you're in the snow. "The sun is actually closer to the earth in winter than it is in summer," Galvez notes. "Using a sunscreen will help you prevent wrinkles and other signs of sun damage down the road."
• Keep your lips covered. "Remember, your lips don't have oil glands, so they're the first area on your body to dry out and chap." Some long-lasting lipsticks can be drying, Galvez says, so don't wear those on the slopes. Instead, use a rich, lip balm with SPF protection.
• Use a more intensive moisturizer all over your body. "Freezing air dries out skin, even if you spend all your time in the ski lodge," says Galvez. If you're participating in sports outside, your body is perspiring, which means your skin is losing even more moisture.
• Drink plenty of water. The best way to hydrate skin is from the inside out.