Winter is right around the corner, which means cooler winds, drier air, and above all, drier skin. Right now, your skin requires the utmost hydration and nourishment. It is extremely important to adapt your Skincare Routine according to the season because our skin does not receive nearly as much moisture in winter as it does in summer. Adding Vitamin C is one of the most vital tricks during the winter half of the year, as our skin may have developed Pigmentation spots, sun spots, and unevenness after the summer.
But why does our skin actually become more sensitive during the winter? What do we do to solve that problem? Now you are going to get our absolute best tips for winter to keep your skin in check and maintain the Radiance you deserve!
Do's for Winter Skin
- Boost with extra Vitamin C – Vitamin C is among the most important ingredients during winter for our skin as it protects against the sun's rays, blue light, and air pollution. We recommend using Radiant Vitamin C Cleanser to hydrate Dry Skin and remove impurities.
- Moisturizer – A good moisturizer is important regardless of the season. If you do not use a Day or Night Cream, you risk your skin not getting the moisture it needs, which can lead to the skin overproducing oil as compensation.
- Face Masks – Face Masks aren't just relaxing, there are many varieties depending on what effect you are after. For example, Brilliant Purifying Pink Clay Mask for Pores or Renewal Hyaluronic Gel Mask for Dry Skin. Read more in our guide on multimasking.
- SPF – The sun's rays are strong enough even in winter to damage your skin, especially if the rays reflect off the snow. Sun Touch Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ protects against both UVA and UVB rays.
- Chemical Exfoliation – Exfoliants remove dead skin cells that block your skin from absorbing nourishing products. We recommend Brilliant Exfoliating Cleanser or Brilliant Dual Action Facial Scrub.
- Boost with Acids – Winter is the perfect opportunity to add acid to your routine. Retinol activates the skin's renewal process and stimulates new skin cells, for example with Intense Retinol 0.5% + Vitamin E.
Don'ts for Winter Skin
- Fragranced Products – Products containing fragrances can dry out your skin.
- Stress – Stress releases cortisol, which triggers Acne and other Skin Concerns.
- Exfoliating Too Often – We recommend Exfoliation 1–2 times a week, no more than that, to avoid irritated skin.
- Long Showers – Taking long showers in hot water can strip the skin of its natural oils.
- Turning Up the Heat Too Much – Dry and warm indoor air severely dehydrates your skin. Put on a cozy sweater instead.
Winter dry skin is something most people experience, but with the right adapted Skincare, you can counteract it. Have you still not learned to understand your skin? Contact our skin therapist for help navigating the skincare jungle.