Winter Is Coming—Here’s How Koreans Change Their Skincare, by Celmade Aesthetics on YouTube. 3 min 6 s.
- Video length
- 3 min 6 s
- Time to do it
- 10 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 7
What you need
Steps
Look at your skin before changing anything. Note tightness, roughness or sensitivity, and compare it with how your skin felt in summer.
Swap your summer cleanser for a gentler one. Avoid harsh foaming or exfoliating washes that strip the skin as the air gets drier.
Add hydration in thin layers instead of one heavy cream. Apply a hydrating toner or essence, then a moisturiser on top while skin is still damp.
Choose a moisturiser with barrier-supporting ingredients. Look for ceramides, glycerin or panthenol to help lock in moisture.
Keep using sunscreen every day. Cooler weather does not remove UV exposure, and pigmentation can worsen without protection.
Use actives such as retinoids or acids less often if skin feels sensitive. Cut back before irritation starts rather than after.
Recheck your skin after a week or two. Add or remove a layer based on how it feels, not on a fixed step count.
Tips and common mistakes
Adjust your routine before dryness and sensitivity appear, not after.
You do not need a 10-step routine. A few well-chosen layers often work better.
Cosmetic PDRN products are not the same as professional PDRN procedures done in a clinic.
Patch test any new product on a small area first, especially if your skin is reactive.
Questions
Do I need to buy a whole new skincare set for winter?
No. Most people only need to switch to a gentler cleanser and add a hydrating layer or richer moisturiser. Keep the products that already work for you.
Should I stop using retinol or acids in colder weather?
Not necessarily. Reduce how often you use them if your skin feels tight or stings, and focus on hydration and barrier support alongside them.
Is cosmetic PDRN the same as a clinic PDRN treatment?
No. Cosmetic PDRN is a topical skincare ingredient, while professional PDRN procedures are done by a practitioner and are a different category entirely.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
