The drop in temperature is great for getting comfy under the covers (preferably in buttery-soft linen), but it’s not exactly a win for your skin. Cold air, heating, and extra-hot showers can leave your skin feeling dry, tight, and in need of a little TLC.
So, how do you keep your skin hydrated all winter long? It’s about nourishing, protecting, and locking in moisture with the right products - and a few lifestyle tweaks.
How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated in Winter
1. Go for a Gentle Cleanser
The goal is to clean your skin without stripping its natural oils, but most cleansers will leave your face feeling tight and dry. We recommend you try our Petitgrain pH Balancing Cream Cleanser. This lightweight, multipurpose cleanser removes makeup, excess oil, and pollutants while balancing your skin’s pH. Perfect for dry skin, it’s enriched with Shea Butter to deeply soothe and hydrate, while organic Petitgrain and May Chang tone, clarify, and gently exfoliate, leaving your skin soft, clean, and refreshed.
2. Stay Away from Products Containing Alcohol
Many toners, serums, and even moisturisers contain alcohol, which can dry out your skin even more. Always check the ingredient list and swap anything that might be messing with your moisture levels.
At Vanessa Megan™, we believe in nurturing your skin with the purest and most effective ingredients. That’s why none of our products contain alcohol, as it is known to strip the skin of its natural oils and cause dryness. Instead, we use deeply hydrating and nourishing natural extracts to support your skin’s biome and maintain its moisture balance. Our commitment to avoiding harsh, drying agents ensures your skin is cared for with ingredients that respect its natural health and vitality.
3. Moisturise, Moisturise, Moisturise
If your skin is already feeling the effects of winter, it’s time to bring out the moisturiser. Our Intensive Dermal Repair Moisture Balm is perfect for keeping your skin hydrated in the colder weather. This deeply nourishing balm is perfect for avoiding winter dry skin. Organic ingredients like Calendula, Chamomile, Shea Butter, Evening Primrose, and Rosehip oil provide intense relief and repair, while beeswax forms a protective barrier against harsh cold, wind, and dry heat, locking in moisture. Ideal for restoring and protecting damaged skin during colder months. And don’t forget your lips! A hydrating lip balm is a winter essential. Here’s what we’re using: Mandarin & Basil Hydrating | Lip Balm. This nourishing lip balm, packed with organic butters, oils, and waxes, is perfect for protecting against winter dryness. Lightly scented with mandarin and basil, it soothes while locking in moisture. Plus, its 100% compostable packaging breaks down naturally in 12–20 weeks—perfect for eco-conscious care.
4. Take Shorter, Cooler Showers
Nothing feels better than a long, steamy shower when it’s cold outside. But hot water can strip away your skin’s natural oils, making dryness even worse. Stick to cooler water and keep your showers on the shorter side to protect your skin.
We recommend using a nourishing body wash like our Blood Orange Body Wash. Ideal for winter's drier months, this velvety, organic body wash hydrates, refreshes, and moisturises while the uplifting blood orange scent energises and lingers. It is perfect for full-body cleansing.
5. Drink Lots of Water
Hydration starts on the inside. Even if you don’t feel as thirsty in winter, keep up your water intake to help your skin stay plump and moisturised. Herbal teas are a great way to sneak in extra hydration (bonus points if you add a slice of lemon for a vitamin C boost).
6. Don’t Forget Your SPF
Just because it’s winter doesn’t mean you can skip the SPF. The UV is still very much a thing, and protecting your skin in every season is a non-negotiable. Our SPF 50 Mineral Sunscreen is free from synthetic chemicals, perfect for providing hydrated, glowing coverage.
It is organic, reef-safe, and Australian-made, offering broad-spectrum protection with Zinc Oxide. Perfect for winter's dry months, it hydrates skin with Hyaluronic Acid and Kakadu Plum, making it an ideal primer under makeup or a radiant finish to your skincare routine.
7. Sleep in Breathable Sheets
Your skin repairs itself while you sleep. So make sure you get the 8 hours you need in 100% French flax linen sheets. They’re breathable, super-soft, and naturally antibacterial, helping your skin stay fresh and clear while you rest. Our pick? We love I Love Linen's French Flax Linen Double Sided Quilt Cover Set in Ochre/Sandalwood.
Shop all of I Love Linen's range here.
Keep your skin happy, your sheets fresh, and your routine effortless. Just a few simple swaps and you’re on your way to your most moisturised winter yet.
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