Cold weather isn’t known to be kind on the skin. Winter brings in drier air and harsher weather conditions that strip away moisture.
Making strategic winter skincare swaps could be the thing that keeps your skin looking and feeling healthy, hydrated and comfortable.
If you're struggling with dry, dull, tight, or even dehydrated skin, now is the time to upgrade
your skincare routine with heavy moisturisers for a hydration boost.
Just like you swap your wardrobe for warmer clothes, your skin needs a change too. The flip between mixed humidity outdoors and indoor heating creates an environment that rapidly pulls moisture from your skin, eventually leading to dryness, flaking and irritation. It’s important to remember your lightweight summer lotion might not be protecting your hydration levels!!
Gentle Exfoliation
Exfoliate once or twice a week with a mild product to remove dull, dead skin and help your moisturisers absorb better. Avoid harsh scrubs that can irritate sensitive winter skin.
Choose a Cream Cleanser
Swap out gel or foam cleansers for a cream-based formula. Cream cleansers are gentler and help maintain your skin’s natural oils, preventing that tight, dry feeling after washing.
Layer with Hydrating Serums
Incorporate a hydrating serum with hyaluronic acid or glycerin before your moisturiser. These humectants actually draw water into the skin for added hydration, which is complemented by your moisturisers.
Upgrade to Heavy Moisturisers
This is where winter skincare gets serious. Switch out lightweight lotions for rich, nourishing creams. Look for ingredients like ceramides, shea butter, squalane, oatmeal, and fatty acids. These seal in moisture and reinforce your skin barrier against winter dryness.
Don’t Skip Sunscreen
Even in winter, UV rays can damage your skin barrier. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen daily as the final step in your morning routine. Sun protection is vital for overall dry skin care.
It’s time to upgrade your winter skincare regimen!
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Coldair and indoor heating reduce humidity levels, which causes moisture toevaporate from the skin more quickly and leads to dryness andirritation.
Yes,lightweight lotions are often not enough in winter. Rich moisturisershelp seal in moisture and protect the skin barrier from harsh weather.
Look for ceramides, shea butter, squalane, oatmeal and fatty acids, as these ingredients nourish skin and prevent moisture loss.
Gentle exfoliation once or twice a week helps remove dead skin cells and allows moisturisers to absorb more effectively.
Yes, cream cleansers are gentler on dry skin and help maintain natural oils, reducing tightness after cleansing.
Hydratingserums with ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin draw moistureinto the skin and improve overall hydration when layered correctly.
Yes, UV rays are present year round and can damage the skin barrier, so daily sunscreen use remains essential even in winter.
Yes, switching to richer moisturisers and hydrating products can restore comfort, glow and softness to winter stressed skin.
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