Those who live in dry or frigid climates know that a little humidity goes a long way for the skin.Humidifiers can help introduce more moisture into your home by emitting water vapor into the air, which helps alleviate dry skin, chapped lips, nosebleeds and other dry-weather conditions.“Dry skin can have an impaired barrier function, making it more prone to irritation and inflammation — humidifiers help prevent winter dermatitis,” says board-certified dermatologist Dr.
Jessie Cheung.More moisture in the air also helps slow down the transmission of microbes in your home — which helps with allergies — and combats irritation of your skin, nasal passages, throat and more due to dry air, according to experts.
(But keep in mind, humidifiers require weekly cleaning to avoid build up of mold and bacteria.)To help you find the best humidifier for your space, I spoke to experts about the benefits of humidifiers, the different types available and what to consider when shopping for one.Selected.Our top picksEditor's pickCanopy Bedside Humidifier 2.0$134.00$159.00CanopyLearn moreBest cool-mist humidifierEverlasting Comfort Cool Mist Humidifier$49.99$99.99AmazonLearn moreBest warm-mist humidifierVicks Warm Mist Humidifier$undefined$39.49TargetLearn moreBest portable humidifierCanopy Portable Humidifier 2.0$79.00$99.00CanopyLearn moreSee 1 MoreRelatedselectedselectedHow to properly clean your humidifier and keep mold at bayWant more from NBC Selected? Sign up for our newsletter, The Selection, and shop smarter.Top-rated humidifiers to shopAll of the humidifiers below are either recommendations from our experts, NBC Selected staff favorites, or are top-rated options with at least a 4-star average rating from 100 or more reviews on Amazon.Canopy Bedside Humidifier 2.0$134.00$159.00CanopyNow 16% offWhat to knowWhat we likeBuilt-in aroma diffusionSoundscapesDishwasher-safe partsSomething to noteNothing to note at this time.Every winter, I have so much trouble with the dry ...