Winter Skin

by | Jan 23, 2025 | Lifestyle, Skin Care

Winter Skincare Tips: Keep Your Skin Hydrated and Glowing
Winter weather can be tough on your skin, with cold air, low humidity, and indoor heating all contributing to dryness and irritation. Here’s how to protect and pamper your skin during the colder months for a radiant, healthy glow.
1. Nourish & Hydrate from the Inside Out
  • Drink Plenty of Water: Even if you don’t feel as thirsty in winter, staying hydrated is essential for maintaining skin moisture.
  • Eat Nourishing Foods: Nuts, seeds, avocados, green vegetables, and sweet potatoes are all good to help support skin health.
  • Avoid caffeinated drinks – try to stick to herbal teas if a warm drink is what you are craving.
2. Switch to a Gentle Cleanser
  • Avoid Harsh Soaps: Opt for creamy, non-foaming cleansers that won’t strip your skin’s natural oils. Cleansing Balms will instantly comfort dryer and dehydrated skins and prevent moisture loss during the cleansing process. if your skin feels tight and uncomfortable after cleansing it may be time to switch your cleanser to something a little gentler.
3. Moisturise & layer up
  • Lock in Moisture: Apply a moisturiser suitable for your skin concern, simply using a thicker cream may not always help and may cause blocked pores. Ensure that you apply your moisturiser both morning and night to ensure your skin is always protected.
  • Layer up: Applying more moisturiser won’t necessarily  help your skin but layering with different products such as serums and oils and locking it all in with a moisturiser can be more effective.
4. Don’t Forget Sunscreen
  • UV Rays Don’t Take a Winter Break: Wear sunscreen with at least SPF 30, even on cloudy or snowy days, as UV rays can reflect off snow and cause skin damage.
5. Exfoliate Gently
  • Avoid Over-Exfoliating: Use a gentle exfoliator once a week to remove dry, dead skin cells without causing irritation.
  • Opt for Chemical Exfoliants: i am not talking chemical peels, just a gentle fruit AHA exfoliator without the grains, instead they have enzymes in them to gently nibble away, breaking down the proteins in dead skin cells. They normally state that they are an enzyme exfoliator and can be derived from certain fruits commonly papaya.
6. Protect Your Lips
  • Use a Lip Balm: Keep your lips moisturised with a balm, something with a balm or waxy texture will be better at protecting the lips in harsh cold weather as it will provide a barrier.
  • Exfoliate Lips: Use a gentle lip scrub or a soft toothbrush to remove flaky skin before applying balm. Or simply create your own with coconut oil and sugar, mix a small amount of the two ingredients and rub over the lips, then rinse.
8. Avoid Hot Showers
  • Use warm Water: Hot water can strip your skin of natural oils, so opt for shorter, warm showers instead.
  • Moisturise Immediately: Apply lotion or cream right after bathing to trap moisture in your skin.
9. Protect Your Hands
  • Wear Gloves: Protect your hands from cold air and harsh soaps by wearing gloves outdoors and protective gloves whilst cleaning. Avoid stripping moisture from the skin with harsh washes try using a mild hand soap.
  • Moisturise Frequently: Use a rich hand cream after washing your hands to keep them soft and hydrated. Ideally always moisturise your hands before getting into bed to give the cream time to soak in.
10. Focus on Your Eyes
  • Prevent Dryness: Use an eye cream to hydrate the delicate skin around your eyes, which can become drier in winter.
  • Wear Sunglasses: Protect your eyes and the surrounding skin from harsh winter winds and UV rays.
11. Choose Winter-Friendly Products
  • Avoid Alcohol-Based Toners: These can dry out your skin. Instead, opt for hydrating toners or mists.
  • Layer Products: Start with lightweight serums and finish with thicker creams to seal in moisture.
  • Change it up: you might find that you need to adjust your products to suit your skin during the change of seasons.
12. Treat Problem Areas
  • Soothe Irritated Skin: Always try a calming facial mask or oil to incorporate into your current routine.
  • Treat Cracks: For severely dry areas like hands or feet, apply coconut oil or a body balm or butter over night. or try an intense treatment by covering the area in body balm or coconut oil and wrap the hands or feet in a cotton towel or cling film, this will keep your body heat in and allow the products to be absorbed deeper, it will also soften toughened areas of skin allowing small cracks in the skin to heal.
14. Avoid Overwashing
  • Limit Face Washing: Washing your face more than twice a day can strip your skin’s protective barrier.
  • Skip Harsh Products: Avoid products with alcohol, fragrances, or sulfates that can worsen dryness.
By following these winter skincare tips, you can keep your skin nourished, protected, and glowing all season long. Remember, consistency is key, and your skin will thank you! If any product recommendations are needed get in touch with our reception team.❄️