Winter can be tough on the skin, but the right ingredients can help keep it hydrated and protected. Here are some of the best skincare ingredients for winter:
- Hyaluronic Acid: A powerful humectant that attracts and retains moisture, keeping your skin plump and hydrated.
- Glycerin: Another humectant that draws moisture into the skin, preventing dryness and flakiness.
- Niacinamide: Helps to strengthen the skin’s barrier and improve its ability to retain moisture, reducing dryness and irritation.
- Chamomile: Known for its calming and anti-inflammatory properties, chamomile helps soothe irritated skin and restore moisture.
- Vitamin C: A powerful antioxidant that brightens the complexion, stimulates collagen production, and protects against environmental damage.
Incorporating these ingredients into your winter skincare routine can help keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and glowing despite the harsh weather.
Several external factors can contribute to dry skin, including:
- Cold Weather: Winter air is typically dry and cold, leading to decreased humidity and moisture loss from the skin.
- Low Humidity: Whether indoors or outdoors, low humidity levels can cause the skin to lose moisture and become dry.
- Hot Showers and Baths: Prolonged exposure to hot water can strip the skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness.
- Harsh Soaps and Cleansers: Using products with strong detergents or alcohol can deplete the skin’s natural oils, causing dryness and irritation.
- Air Conditioning and Heating: These systems reduce indoor humidity, which can dry out the skin.
- Sun Exposure: UV rays can damage the skin’s barrier and lead to moisture loss, resulting in dry, flaky skin.
- Wind: Windy conditions can strip moisture from the skin’s surface, leading to dryness and chapping.
- Frequent Washing: Excessive washing or scrubbing can remove the skin’s protective oils, causing dryness.
By being mindful of these factors, you can take steps to protect your skin and maintain its moisture levels.
Winter Facial Protocol
- First use the Facial Gel Cleanser (this is sulfate free and gentle. All skin types do well with this treatment. You can add a couple of drops of orange or lemon essential oil to fun it up.
- Tone skin with Cucumber Toner
- Other types of exfoliation like Dermaplaning, Microdermabrasion, Skin Scrubber etc you can do that here.
- Use the steamer or hot compress for this step. After that you can apply the Revitalizing Enzyme Mask and leave on the skin for 8-15 minutes depending on skin type.
- HA Forte Intense Hydrating Mask (Hydrating) – If it is not a sensitive skin type I like to add orange or lemon essential oil. Just a couple of drops is enough. Can add hot compress or leave alone.
- Apply the Antioxidant Eye Cream
- Apply Daily Skin Salve and do a light massage. This light serum is great for all skin types. If the skin is extremely dry you can also apply Phyto Nourish Face Oil.
- Apply a couple of drops of Vitamin Restore Serum (For Normal to Oily skin types you can apply the Balance Serum here)
- Lastly, apply Vitamin Daily Moisturizer (For Normal to Oily skin types you can apply Daily Balance Moisturizer)
Home Care for Winter
AM & PM (Normal to Dry Skin )
- Facial Cleansing Gel
- Cucumber Toner
- Antioxidant Eye Cream
- Phyto Nourish Face Oil
- Vitamin Restore Serum
- Vitamin Daily Moisturizer
AM & PM (Normal to Oily Skin )
- Facial Cleansing Gel
- Cucumber Toner
- Antioxidant Eye Cream
- Daily Skin Salve
- Balance Serum
- Daily Balance Moisturizer