A perfect skincare routine will improve your skin health all year round. Your skincare products should change as the seasons do. The same gels and cleansers you use on your skin in the summer may need more protection for the winter. Your skin becomes more sensitive to external irritations as the temperature drops. This can lead to visible redness, anger, and premature aging. Dry air, frigid wind, indoor heaters, and face masks can all absorb moisture from the skin.
It’s time to switch out your summer skincare regime with a winter-approved routine. This doesn’t necessarily mean you need to make a complete overhaul. You can create a winter skincare regimen with just a few easy swaps. Determine how your skin reacts to weather changes and where it might need extra help. Adjust your products according to the changes. Our Skin Health Experts will guide you through the common seasonal changes if you’re new to winter skincare. Using products that protect the skin, from gentle cleansers and rich moisturizers to achieve a seasonal glow, is essential.
Step 1: Cleanse with a gentler approach
These foaming, bubbly cleaners you use in the summer will do nothing for your skin during winter. These cleaners are great for removing dirt and oil but contain sulfates that can dry out your skin instead of moisturizing it. Switch to cleansing oils, balms, and creams that cleanse without damaging your skin’s natural barrier. Use our Moisturizing Face Wash for a gentle daily cleanser that won’t irritate your skin. It is a non-foamy, creamy formula that removes makeup, dirt, and oil without drying your skin.
Step 2: Gentle Exfoliation
Winter weather can make your skin dull. Your winter skincare routine could benefit from gentle exfoliation. The dry winter air can cause dead skin to accumulate on your skin. A gentle exfoliator removes these cells without drying them out. Exfoliating regularly helps your moisturizer absorb more effectively after cleansing, giving you the added hydration benefit. A gentle exfoliator is a great option if you have sensitive, easily irritated skin. Our Skin Health Experts recommend liquid exfoliate (TM) as a gentle but effective triple acid product that improves skin texture and tone.
Step 3: Upgrade Your Moisturizer
Moisturizing your skin is essential, especially during the colder months. Winter is when our skin produces less natural oils than in summer. This can lead to patches of dry skin and flaking. Upgrade your daily moisturizer with something heavier to lock in your natural oils and protect your skin barrier.
Use a lighter moisturizer for your morning skincare routine if you have oily or dry skin. You can use a heavier moisturizer at night. The Kate Somerville Dry Skin Saver, a lightweight cream ideal for both AM and PM use, absorbs quickly to relieve dry skin. Regular use will result in visibly smoother and healthier-looking skin, even during the coldest winter months. To get additional anti-aging benefits, Our Skin Health Experts recommend using two of our thicker night creams – KateCeuticals ™, Total Repair Cream, or PeptideK8(tm), Power Cream.
Step 4: Use Sunscreen
It may seem futile to wear sunscreen in the winter. Even if there are no sunny days or you don’t spend time in the sun, you will still be exposed to the winter sun, which is just as powerful. Regularly applying sunscreen and using moisturizers that contain sunscreen will protect your skin from UV rays and prevent premature signs of aging.
Step 5: Layering is the key.
In the winter, just as you would wear a jacket to protect yourself against the harsh winter winds, your skin needs a few extra layers of protection. By layering your skincare, you can address several skin concerns and protect your skin against irritation and over-drying. Layer your products from lightest-to-heaviest after you’ve included a few essentials in your skincare routine. Watery toners should be applied first. Serums, such as our Squalane + Hyaluronic serum and moisturizers, can then follow. It’s essential to moisturize your skin during dry weather, whether you have combination, oily, or dry winter skin.
