Winter Skincare: Protect, Nourish, and Glow
Don’t neglect your winter skincare because as temperatures drop, your skin faces new challenges. Central heating, biting winds, and sudden shifts between cold air and warm rooms can all draw moisture from the skin and weaken its natural barrier. The result is that familiar winter tightness and dryness, sometimes joined by redness or dullness. Consistency becomes your greatest defence, and SPF still matters, even when the sun feels distant.
Why SPF Still Matters in Winter
It’s tempting to pack away sunscreen once summer ends, but UV rays are present all year. UVA light, in particular, travels through clouds and windows, quietly breaking down collagen and encouraging pigmentation, including melasma. Using a broad-spectrum SPF 50 every day helps protect your skin from premature ageing and keeps your tone even and bright.
If your skin feels drier in winter, layer your SPF over a hydrating moisturiser. Gel-based or mattifying sunscreens tend to suit oilier skin, while richer creams are best for those prone to dryness. The perfect sunscreen is the one you enjoy wearing daily, whatever the weather.
Strengthen and Soothe Your Skin Barrier
Cleansing gently but thoroughly helps remove pollution, sunscreen, and excess oil that build up during the day. If you wear heavier makeup, start with an oil or balm cleanser, followed by a lighter second cleanse to leave your skin fresh and balanced.
A moisturiser is the next essential step. It helps replenish hydration and protect your barrier from the drying effects of cold air and indoor heating. Ingredients such as ceramides, hyaluronic acid, shea butter, and colloidal oat all help restore comfort and prevent water loss. don’t be afriad to opt for slightly richer formulas for your winter skincare. Think of the moisturising as daily maintenance rather than repair – as by the time your skin feels tight or flaky, dehydration has already begun.
Don’t Forget Body Care
It’s not just the face that feels winter’s effects. The skin on your hands and legs often becomes dry, rough, or itchy thanks to constant washing, heating, and thicker clothing. Look for body creams or hand treatments that include urea, glycerin, or natural oils to lock in moisture and repair the skin barrier. Applying a nourishing hand cream after washing and a richer body lotion or balm post-shower helps prevent that tight, uncomfortable feeling and keeps skin supple.
Weekly exfoliation with a gentle body scrub or lactic acid lotion can also help remove dull, flaky skin and improve absorption of your moisturiser. The goal is comfort and care, not perfection. Your winter skincare should make you feel soft and resilient, never stripped.
Treatments to Restore Winter Radiance
Winter is an ideal time for aesthetic treatments, as lower UV exposure means calmer healing and longer-lasting results.
Injectables such as Profhilo and Ameela and restore deep hydration and elasticity for a fresh, natural glow.
If your goal is radiance before an event, my specialist combination treatments like Glow Boost, Radiance Recharge, or Skin Perfect deliver instant brightness and refined texture.
For a special occasion, pairing Profhilo or Ameela with a Glow Boost or Radiance Recharge creates a hydrated, luminous finish that looks effortless.
Consistency Is Everything
Winter skincare is about protecting what you’ve built. Keep cleansing, moisturising, and using SPF each day. Adjust your products for extra comfort and hydration, and use in-clinic treatments to support your skin’s natural renewal. With the right care, your complexion stays strong, supple, and radiant – even when the weather is anything but.
