Winter Skincare Essentials

The colder months can wreak havoc on our skin, from sensitive to dry, oily, and acne-prone, switching up your skincare routine is essential for strengthening the skin barrier and keeping skin healthy throughout the winter. 

From rich creams to lip masks, and serums, it’s time to opt for products that nourish, hydrate, protect and replenish your skin. Here are our must-have winter essentials you need to add to your winter skincare routine.

Moisturiser

The colder season causes the skin to become dry and dehydrated, so invest in a moisturiser that focuses on hydrating and nourishing the skin. Swap out your lightweight creams for a thicker moisturiser and apply it as the final layer of your nighttime skincare routine to wake up with the dewiest, plumpest, and hydrated skin the next day.

Sunscreen

Hot, cold, sunny, or cloudy, SFP is a must every season. Even though it may appear dull outside during the winter months, the sun still emits harmful UV rays that cause skin damage, so SFP protection is an essential part of a morning skincare routine.

Reminder: Don’t forget your hands and neck.

Lip Care

In the winter lips become more sensitive and prone to dryness, causing lips to feel and look dry and chapped. Apply a nourishing lip balm containing ingredients such as beeswax, honey, shea butter, or coconut oil for healthy, plump lips all winter.

Weekly Sheet Masks

One effective way to lock in moisture and provide an extra boost of hydration is by incorporating sheet masks, twice a week into your routine. Sheet masks can provide intense hydration and leave the skin with a protective barrier against the cold air. There are a variety of sheet masks on the market, focused on specific ingredients, skin type, and skin concern, so have fun shopping around and trying out different sheet masks on those colder self-care days.

Hyaluronic Acid

“A single gram of hyaluronic acid can hold up to six liters of water!” – Glamour Magazine

Using serums or toners enriched in hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid is going to replenish lost moisture during the winter months. This is a star skincare ingredient that shields against environmental stressors, boosts hydration, and improves fine lines and wrinkles, leaving you with radiant, plump, and hydrated skin all winter round. 

Tip: Avoid applying it to dry skin, instead use it on damp skin after cleansing or apply a facial mist before your hyaluronic acid serum.