You’d never know it, but Gwyneth has had dry skin for most of her 50 years. “My skin tends to get really, really parched,” she says. “I’m one of those people who are constantly layering on face oil, then moisturizer—all the time.” Her strategy—a series of clean moisture-bomb essentials—works to keep her skin dewy-fresh, soft, hydrated, and remarkably youthful.

As it is for many people, winter is typically the worst time for her dry skin, especially on ski trips. “LA’s always dry, but altitude exacerbates the dryness even more,” she says. “I do love a ski trip. I grew up skiing with my family, so it’s something I’ve tried to continue with my own kids, too. Brad’s a better skier: He does trees and bumps and all that stuff—I’m too old for that sh*t at this point.”

While her routine works for extreme situations, she relishes it at home, too. “I love a good staycation—stay in front of the fire and cook and read and hibernate. Winter’s a great time to be at home and be cozy.” Below, Gwyneth’s essentials for dry skin—almost every step does double duty in terms of delivering major moisture and nourishment, along with long-term results like glow, firmness, and elasticity.