The winters bring uncomfortable dryness to the skin of the face, hands, and feet.I have found a moisturizer that works just fine in spring and summer. But as weather conditions change, so, too, should your skin care routine. An "ointment" moisturizer that's oil-based works well, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. Many lotions or creams such as Suvoderm labeled as "night creams" are oil-based that deeply moisturizes skin to provide intense, lasting hydration and leave it feeling lusciously smooth and soft.