When the temperature drops, our skin tends to throw a bit of a wobbly—think dryness, redness, and all-around crankiness. But why does winter have such a dramatic effect on our skin, and what can you do about it? Let’s break it down and help you keep your glow all season long.
Why Does Winter Mess With Your Skin?
Winter means cold air outside, dry heat inside, and a lot less humidity overall. Here’s what that does to your skin:
- Moisture Loss: Cold air can’t hold as much moisture, so it pulls water from your skin. Add indoor heating and you’ve got a recipe for dehydration.
- Weakened Skin Barrier: The skin’s natural barrier gets worn down, making it harder to keep irritants out and hydration in.
- Increased Redness & Sensitivity: Wind, temperature changes, and drier skin can all make you more prone to redness, flakiness, and discomfort.
So, how do you keep your skin happy? It’s all about gentle care, deep hydration, and barrier support.
Meet Your Winter Skin Saviours
1. Blue Tansy & Cypress Anti-Redness Soothing Serum
This serum is like a calming hug for stressed-out winter skin. It’s packed with botanicals like rose hydrosol, calendula, chamomile, cucumber, green tea, and the star ingredients—blue tansy and blue cypress oils. These plant extracts help reduce visible redness and calm irritation while colloidal silver offers gentle antibacterial action.
Why it works in winter:
- Soothes inflammation and irritation (a big winter problem)
- Hydrates without heaviness
- Strengthens the skin’s natural defences
2. Intensive Dermal Repair Moisture Balm
When your skin feels like sandpaper, this balm is your go-to. It’s super-rich thanks to sunflower seed oil, shea butter, coconut oil, cocoa butter, jojoba, rosehip, sea buckthorn, and more. It melts into dry patches to deeply nourish and protect.
Why it works in winter:
- Intensive moisture for rough, flaky areas
Helps repair the skin’s barrier so moisture stays put
Gentle enough for sensitive or compromised skin
3. Rose & Calendula Moisture+ Face Cream
If your skin needs everyday comfort, this face cream is your daily hero. Jojoba, pumpkin seed oil, shea butter, calendula, chamomile, and Bulgarian rose oil come together to hydrate, soften, and soothe—all without feeling heavy or greasy.
Why it works in winter:
- Locks in moisture for all-day hydration
Calms redness and irritation
Lightweight but deeply nourishing
4. Blue Tansy & Cypress Soothing Sheet Mask
For a boost of TLC (and an excuse to put your feet up), pop on this ultra-soothing sheet mask. It’s packed with many of the same calming botanicals as the serum plus nanosilver particles for extra purifying power.
Why it works in winter:
- Instantly rehydrates parched skin
Reduces redness in just one use
Leaves your face looking fresh and calm
5. Mandarin & Basil Lip Balm
Don’t forget your lips! This nourishing balm softens and protects with organic butters and oils and smells deliciously fresh thanks to mandarin and basil. Plus, the packaging is 100% compostable—just toss it in your compost or garden when you’re done!
Why it works in winter:
- Prevents chapping and flaking
Keeps lips soft despite cold winds
Eco-friendly so you can feel extra good about using it
Winter Skincare Tips
Layer Up:
Think of your skincare products like cosy winter clothes for your face. Layering a serum underneath your moisturiser or balm gives your skin double the hydration and care.
How to do it:
After cleansing, pat on a hydrating or soothing serum (like our Blue Tansy & Cypress Anti-Redness Serum) to deliver active ingredients deep into your skin. Follow with a richer cream or balm (such as the Rose & Calendula Moisture+ Face Cream or Intensive Dermal Repair Moisture Balm) to ‘seal in’ all that goodness and prevent moisture loss.
Why it helps:
This creates a protective barrier, locks in hydration, and ensures your skin gets both lightweight nourishment and long-lasting moisture—essential for battling winter dryness.
Protect:
It might be cloudy, but ultraviolet (UV) rays don’t take a holiday in winter!
Why SPF matters:
UV radiation can still penetrate clouds and glass, causing skin damage, redness, and premature ageing—even when it’s cold.
What to do:
Apply a broad-spectrum SPF to exposed skin every morning, especially if you’re spending time outdoors or near windows. Make it the last step in your morning routine, after your serum and moisturiser.
Stay Gentle:
Winter skin is more fragile, so harsh products can make things worse.
Things to avoid:
Strong physical scrubs, foaming cleansers, and anything with high alcohol content can strip away natural oils and further weaken your skin barrier.
What to try instead:
Use creamy or oil-based cleansers and gentle exfoliants (like a soft muslin cloth or enzyme exfoliant) once or twice a week. Focus on soothing, nourishing ingredients to keep your skin calm and comfortable.
Humidify:
Indoor heating might feel lovely, but it sucks moisture from the air—and your skin.
How to help:
Place a humidifier in your bedroom or living space to add moisture back into the air. This helps prevent your skin from drying out overnight or during long hours at home.
Bonus tip:
If you don’t have a humidifier, placing a bowl of water near your radiator or heating vent can make a difference too.
Treat your skin kindly this winter by layering hydrating products, staying sun-safe, using gentle cleansers, and keeping the air around you moist. Your skin will thank you!
The Takeaway
Winter is tough on skin—but with the right routine (and a few botanical superheroes), you can keep irritation at bay and enjoy soft, healthy skin all season. Ready to treat yourself? Shop our winter essentials now—and don’t forget your free Mandarin & Basil Lip Balm with purchase!
Stay warm and glowing!