When the air gets crisp and the heater goes full blast, your skin often pays the price. Dry, flaky patches, tightness, redness, and dullness are common during the winter months. And while our first reaction is just to double-down on heavy formulas, there’s actually a lot more to winter skincare than just coating the skin. Changing our skincare products and routines can go a long way towards keeping skin comfortable, hydrated, and glowing – even when the temps drop.
Below, we have some suggestions on how to adjust your skincare routine – and some products to help your skin look and feel the best during the colder months!
Morning Routine Checkup: Shield & Hydrate
1. Cleanser: Start with a gentle, non-stripping cleanser that removes impurities without over-drying.
Our Pick: Fortified Cleansing Mousse
2. Serum: During winter, it’s important to layer in antioxidant support – hyaluronic acid, peptides, and antioxidants are your friends!
Our Pick: Rehydration Complex
3. Moisturizer: Swap thinner lotions for richer creams to seal in moisture.
Our Pick: Replenishing Moana Moisturizer
4. Sunscreen: Don’t skip SPF — even in winter! Pick a hydrating or comforting formula to avoid dryness.
Our Pick: NEW! TP Sunscreen
Evening Routine Goals: Repair & Replenish
1. Double Cleanse: Use a cream cleanser first, then a lighter, gentle cleanser — this ensures that sunscreen, makeup, and pollutants are fully removed without over-scrubbing.
Our Pick: Hydrating Micellar Cleanser
2. Hydrating Serum: Nighttime is ideal for extra nourishment. A good serum a couple times a week can give your skin a moisture boost while you rest.
Our Pick: Pure Hydrating Serum
3. Rich Night Cream: Go heavier at night — this is your chance to reinforce your barrier while you sleep.
Our Pick: Epiderme Nutri Cream
4. Eye Cream: The under-eye area is especially vulnerable during winter. Use a hydrating eye cream with gentle ingredients like ceramides, peptides, or mild botanicals.
Our Pick: Eye Quench
Extra Winter Skincare Tips & Tweaks
* Running a humidifier indoors helps fight dryness in the air.
* Avoid hot showers and baths, as they strip the skin of natural oils, leaving it dry and itchy.
* Use a scarf or mask to physically protect your face from wind and cold when outdoors.
* If your skin feels parched, cut back on exfoliants, acids, and/or retinoids until the barrier recovers.
* Steer clear of chemical-laden soaps with perfumes, alcohol, or synthetics, which can irritate and dry out skin.
* Don’t forget neck, chest, and hands! These areas get neglected, but suffer in cold too.
Winter skincare doesn’t have to be complicated — it just needs to be protective, hydrating, and gentle. Prioritize hydration, gentle cleansing, and consistent sun protection to maintain healthy, glowing skin during the cold months of the year.
For further product recommendations and skincare tips, schedule your Personalized Skincare Consultation in Plano, TX, for a customized at home skincare routine for your unique skin type.