Dry Skin in Winter? (What I changed in my Routine) | Cozy Moments, by Debrah Akeans on YouTube. 8 min 51 s.
- Video length
- 8 min 51 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Swap your cleanser when the cold weather starts. Choose one that lifts dirt without leaving your face tight or squeaky, and wash with lukewarm water rather than hot.
Layer hydration on damp skin. Press a hydrating toner or essence into your face straight after cleansing, then follow with a serum while your skin is still slightly wet.
Move from a light lotion to a richer cream for winter. Warm a pea-sized amount between your fingers and press it over your face and neck instead of rubbing it in.
Treat your body the same way. After a shower, pat skin partly dry and work body oil or a rich body cream into your arms, legs and any rough patches.
Cut back on exfoliating. Drop to once a week or less, and skip strong acids on days when your skin feels sore, tight or windburnt.
Keep wearing sunscreen every day. UV still reaches your face on grey days, and cold wind plus sun is a common cause of rough, red patches.
Cover the small areas. Keep a lip balm in your pocket, use hand cream after every wash, and turn the heating down a notch or add a bowl of water near the radiator.
Stay consistent rather than adding more products. Pick the few steps that suit your skin and repeat them morning and night through the season.
Tips and common mistakes
Patch test any new cream or oil on your inner arm for a day before using it on your face.
Apply moisturiser within a minute of cleansing, while skin is still damp, so it traps the water.
Long hot showers feel good but strip oils, so keep them short and warm instead.
If your skin stings or turns red, stop the new product and go back to what worked before.
Questions
Do I really need a different moisturiser in winter?
Often yes. Cold air and indoor heating pull water from your skin, so a thicker cream with more oils usually holds moisture better than a light summer lotion.
Can I still exfoliate with dry skin?
Yes, but less often. Once a week is plenty for most people, and you should skip it entirely on days when skin is cracked, sore or irritated.
Is sunscreen necessary when it is cold and cloudy?
Yes. UV passes through cloud, and sun plus cold wind makes dryness and redness worse, so a daily facial SPF is worth keeping all year.
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.
