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As winter settles in, our skin faces a variety of challenges: cold air, biting wind, and indoor heating that saps moisture, leading to dry, flaky, and irritated skin. To keep your skin healthy and radiant, adopting a winter skin care routine is essential, as it helps maintain hydration and protects against seasonal elements. By adapting your skincare routine to suit the climate, you can keep your skin nourished and hydrated throughout winter. In this blog, we’ll run you through all the top tips to keep your skin looking radiant.
Winter weather can mean wind, rain, lower temperatures and, in some cases, snow. All of this can disrupt your skin's moisture balance, leading to dryer skin or, for some, causing skin to overproduce sebum to compensate for lack of moisture and hydration.
These external factors can weaken your skin’s natural barrier, increasing its vulnerability to the likes of dryness and irritation. Making smart changes to your skincare regiment, for example switching to richer, more hydrating products, is essential for supporting your skin in winter and keeping a healthy and strong skin barrier throughout the season.
Winter weather doesn’t limit its effects to our faces – it’s often felt across our entire body. For many, this season can mean dry, rough patches on elbows, hands, knees, and other areas. That's why taking care of your winter body care routine is just as essential. Not only can cracked skin be unsightly, but it can also be uncomfortable or even painful. Keep reading for expert tips and recommendations on keeping your skin hydrated and healthy through the colder months.
There are a few things you can do to make the harsh winter months a little more bearable for your skin. Here are seven top tips you should follow to be a winter skincare pro.
If you suffer from dry skin in winter, you may want to swap out your products for something more gentle and hydrating. This starts with your cleanser. Opting for a cream or oil-based cleanser can also help to add a bit of moisture to your routine in the drying months.
For those with ageing skin, this Micellar Age-Defying Cleansing Milk is made using gentle hydrolates and is a super gentle way to cleanse your skin.
Why not try this oil-based cleanser, the Age-Defying Deep Cleansing Hyaluronic Oil. Part of our range of organic-certified face care, made using gentle hydrolates, often called floral or fragrant waters.
The Lab by NS Biome Hydration Micellar Cleansing Gel is another good option, containing additional ingredients that help to hydrate your skin. Hyaluronic acid and provitamin B5 provide lasting hydration and a fresh look, without causing a feeling of dryness or tightness.
Using a hydrating serum can lock in moisture and provide a powerful layer of protection against the cold. Apply the serum after cleansing and before moisturising, our Lab by NS range has plenty of serums to pick from, however, we’d suggest the Hydration Serum, which utilises the power of algae for long-lasting hydration.
Night Face Creams are a great way to boost your moisturisation game. These are often heavier than your average moisturiser, providing extra overnight moisture, helping to repair skin from daytime damage and allowing you to wake with beautifully plump and bouncy, moisturised skin.
This Soothing Night Face Cream for sensitive skin soothes, moisturises and intensely nourishes skin, eliminating visible signs of tiredness and activates the overnight recovery process. Organic Siberian Pine oil, packed full of vitamins, nourishes and softens skin. Hyaluronic acid deeply moisturises skin, increasing its firmness and elasticity. Plus, vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant, helps to slow down the ageing process of skin.
Another great option is our Anti-OX Wild Blueberry. Overnight renewing face cream-mask. Organic volcanic blueberry extract and ceramides maintain moisture, fortify the skin’s natural barrier and help protect it against harmful effects of the environment.
As tempting as a steamy shower may be in the cold, hot water can strip skin of natural oils, making dryness worse. Opt for warm (but not hot) water to help your skin retain its natural moisture.
For maximum hydration, apply moisturiser when skin is still slightly damp. This helps lock in extra moisture, making it a powerful winter skin-care tip.
Winter can make strong actives like AHAs, BHAs, and retinol feel harsher on your skin, increasing the risk of irritation. To keep your skin balanced and comfortable, consider using these products less frequently or switching to gentler alternatives. Our Lab by NS Retinol Therapy Day Cream and Night Cream are both formulated with vegan retinol - a more stable and mild form of Vitamin A. These creams offer all the benefits of retinol without the harshness, making them ideal for winter. Why not swap in one of these gentler options to maintain smooth, radiant skin during the colder months?
Body care is just as important. Use a rich body lotion or cream after every shower, paying special attention to dry-prone areas like elbows and knees. See some of our top body care product recommendations below.
Maintaining a winter skin routine is essential to prevent dry, flaky skin and ensure your skin looks and feels its best. By incorporating deeply hydrating products and following a consistent skincare regimen, you can protect your skin from the harsh winter elements. Embrace the benefits of Natura Siberica’s products this season to nourish, hydrate, and care for your skin all winter long.
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