Winter skin care for different skin types

How does winter affect the skin? | Winter skincare routine essentials | Dry skin | Oily skin | Normal Skin | Sensitive skin | Combination skins

Winter is the season to switch up your skin care routine. when Frank Sinatra on the radio begins to quip that “the weather outside is frightful”, it will be about that time of year when freezing temperatures and overheating start to wreak havoc on your skin. To prepare your skin for winter, here are the best winter skin care routines you can use depending on your skin type.

Winter skin care: How does winter affect the skin?

Thanks to the increased dryness of the weather in winter, the hydration in the skin drops and transepidermal water loss (TEWL) is increasing. TEWL refers to the process of water passing from the dermis through the epidermis and evaporation through the skin barrier. Without the added moisture of sweat and humidity, colder weather can easily strip the skin of its natural oils, causing dry and irritated skin and even compromised skin skin barrier. Fortunately, you can avoid this with some products to help retain moisture.

Winter skincare routine essentials

For all skin types, a good winter skin care routine consists of a few key steps:

Wash away

Cleanse with a gentle cleanser to remove any dirt, makeup or build-up that can lead to breakouts or skin congestion.

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Tone with either a toner, mist or essential oil to complete the cleansing step, add an extra layer of hydration and address any other concerns you may have.

Exfoliate

Exfoliate with a chemical exfoliator to smooth away any dead or flaky skin that worsened over the winter. This step is especially helpful during the cooler months when skin can be drier.

Mask

Your skin needs extra hydration in the colder months. To renew your skin, you should ideally do a mask once or twice a week.

Push

Boost your skin with a product that offers targeted treatments, such as a serum or facial oil.

Moisturize

Moisturize morning and night to keep your skin balanced during the winter. Be sure to apply moisturizer to your face and body, especially after showering when hot water dries out the skin.

Eye care

Use a rich eye cream to hydrate the thinner, more sensitive skin around the eye area.

Supporting your skin with the right products is a great way to tackle any winter dullness. While replenishing lost moisture is vital for all skin types in the winter, you don’t want a one-size-fits-all approach to your skincare routine. Each skin type has its own unique symptoms and challenges. Read on to discover the best winter routines and tips for every skin type.

A winter skincare routine for dry skin

1. Clean with it Cleanser for tight skin Acai
2. Tone with Birch Water Purifier
3. Exfoliate with the firm Skin Acai Exfoliating Peel
4. Mask with Yellow Sweet Clover Anti-Redness Mask
5. Restore with Rosehip Triple C+E Firming Oil
6. Moisturize with Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer
7. Take care of the eye area with Snow Mushroom Moisture Cloud Eye Cream

• Invest in a humidifier to add moisture back into the air.
• While we understand the appeal of super hot showers, you’re better off sticking to warm to lukewarm showers. Hot showers draw even more moisture from the skin and remove what little oil your skin originally had.
• Keep exfoliation to once or twice a week to avoid over-exfoliation.

A winter skin care routine for oily skin

If you have oily skin, excess shine, visible pores and pimples are unknown to you. Your skin produces more oil and feels greasy to the touch. Your makeup can also absorb very quickly into the skin, but what is left also slides off quickly. Our product support agents recommend the following skin care routine to prevent breakouts and minimize oiliness:

1. Clean with it Stone Crop Gel Wash
2. Tone with the Stone Crop Hydrating Mist
3. Exfoliate with the Clear Skin Willow Bark Exfoliating Peel
4. Fill with Stone Crop Masque
5. Boost with Cornflower Repair Serum
6. Moisturize with Echinacea Recovery Cream

• Don’t avoid face oils or moisturizers during winter. Even oily skin benefits from some extra hydration during the drier part of the year. As a licensed medical esthetician Kim Hart says What’s going on Magadding oil to your skin will keep skin soft and supple so skin looks and feels less oily.
• All year round, cleansing is a necessary step to remove any dirt or build-up that can lead to pimples or skin congestion.
• Even oily skin can experience dryness and flaking during the colder months, which can be helped by using a replenishing mask (like the Clear Skin Probiotic Mask mentioned above).

A winter skin routine for normal skin

You may not notice the effects of cooler air the same way other skin types do. However, you still want to increase moisture to avoid dry skin symptoms such as flaking or itchy skin. Follow this skin care routine to maintain healthy skin:

Our best tips for normal skin care in winter

A winter routine for sensitive skin

A winter skin routine for combination skin

• If you have dry patches of skin, avoid using a loofah and let exfoliating products do the work. Loofahs can be too harsh on your skin during the winter if your skin is already very dry and your skin barrier is potentially compromised.
• Like our oily skin types, don’t skip using serums and oils because you’re worried about putting creams or oils on the oiliest parts of your skin. These moisturizers help you maintain balanced moisture levels for smoother looking skin.
• Some companies offer foaming cleansers marketed for combination and oily skin, but they often contain sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate, which irritates all skin types. Check your ingredient list.