This Levoit Humidifier Is Saving My Dry Skin This Fall & It's On Sale

As the seasons shift from summer to fall, your skin often mirrors the change. One day your complexion is ultra-dewy, the next it's starkly dry and begging for hydration. The drier winter climate can wreak total havoc on your body, including the occasional bloody nose or peeling, chapped lips. And while you can't magically restore the warm, humid air of summer, you can introduce a humidifier into your space.

Not only can extra moisture in your home be the key to keeping your hair, lips, and skin hydrated in the colder months, but it can also have an impact on your overall health. A space that's too dry could cause respiratory issues, while a room that's too damp could lead to mold. As a result, it's important to find a humidifier you trust to keep your space within the optimal 40 to 50% humidity range—and no design has impressed me more than Levoit's new Oasis Mist Smart Humidifier.

Dry skin in the fall and winter isn't caused by just one factor. Of course the air is less humid, but it's so much more than that. A chilly wind? That can trigger dry skin. Allergies? That too. Heating systems? That's a real doozy (and a more extreme variation of what's happening in the outdoors).

Even if you up the hydrating topical skin care products—as you should—these factors can all put you at risk for a damaged skin moisture barrier, which will lead to dryness and irritation.

As a beauty editor, I'm no stranger to humidifiers. A personal humidifier is often touted as a low-hassle way to keep your skin hydrated during travel, and it's an all-natural way to ensure you get skin that glows. But the reality is that not all humidifiers are made the same—and this ultrasonic pick is top tier.

The nozzle spins 360 degrees, which allows you to direct the mist into the areas needed most (and away from mold attracters like walls or furniture). Many ultrasonic humidifiers only release cool mist (as hot mist is typically used by evaporating designs), but this design allows both options. This means you can release warm arm during the winter or cool air during hotter months. The water tank is also huge; it stores enough water for up to 45 hours of continuous use. And when you do need to refill the device, the top fill design makes it easy to transport the tank, fill, and return.

In the evening, I put the humidifier on night mode, which turns off the display screen to minimize any light. This way I can keep it on during the hours my skin is soaking up moisture (from topicals and the air) rather than having to turn it off for the sake of a good night's rest. My tip: Add some lavender essential oil to the aroma pad for a relaxing drift into sleep. (It's the next best thing to using the mindbodygreen dream mist!)