How to Take Care of Your Skin in Winter and Spring
As temperatures shift from cold, dry winter air to the fresh, breezy spring season, your skin requires special care to stay hydrated, smooth, and protected. The harsh winter weather often leads to dryness, irritation, and dullness, while springtime brings allergy triggers, increased sun exposure, and oilier skin. Adjusting your skincare routine accordingly can make all the difference in maintaining a healthy, glowing complexion.
We spoke to dermatologists and skincare experts to understand the best ways to care for your skin during this seasonal transition.
Asha Tanwar, Founder, Dusky India shares,
What special care can be taken for skin? Is face oils for everyone and good for winters?
Winter chills have a way of creeping into your skin, leaving it feeling dry, tight, and crying out for care. This season calls for extra love and attention to keep your skin soft, hydrated, and happy. Start by swapping out harsh soaps for a gentle body wash that cleans without stealing your skin’s natural moisture. After your shower, slather on a rich, cozy body lotion, body butter or oil to lock in hydration and protect against the cold. Our Shitake Mushroom body butter is very hydrating and suitable for all skins in the tough winters.
A little exfoliation once a week can work wonders, sweeping away dryness and dead cells so your moisturizer can do its magic. Don’t forget to drink plenty of water and indulge in foods rich in omega-3s—they’re like a hug for your skin from the inside out.
Face oils are a winter favorite for a reason—they’re perfect for dry or combination skin, giving that extra nourishment for a radiant glow. But if your skin is oily or acne-prone, stick to lightweight, non-greasy options to keep breakouts at bay. Give your skin the love it deserves this winter, and it’ll love you right back with a healthy, happy glow!
Faiza Deshmukh, Founder, Fiore shares,
What special care can be taken for skin during these dry months?
Winters can cause significant water loss in the skin. Cold weather, low humidity, and indoor heating can strip moisture from the skin, weakening its natural barrier. This condition, known as trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL), can leave your skin feeling dry, tight, and irritated.
Additionally, your skin produces less sebum and natural oil that helps retain moisture during winters, making it more vulnerable to dehydration. Wind exposure further aggravates this, leading to flaky or cracked skin.
To combat water loss
- Use products that include humectants like hyaluronic acid
- Add ingredients that strengthen the skin barrier like ceramides
- Avoid harsh cleansers that strip natural oils
- Opt for gentle cleansers
- Use SPF, even in winter to shield the skin from UV damage
- Avoid very hot water baths
Fiore’s hydrac range is perfect to hydrate and give a boost of collagen to your skin for the winters.
Winters often call for warm water baths to relax, soothe and indulge. (extreme hot feels like warm). However, it’s essential to control the water temperature as extreme hot water will leave your skin feeling dry and irritable.
To sum up, Winter skincare is all about hydration, protection and sealing it with SPF to keep your skin healthy, soft, and glowing.
Winters can be equally tough on your hair, with cold winds and low humidity causing dryness, frizz, and breakage. To maintain healthy, soft, and manageable hair during the colder months use mild moisturising shampoos.
Dry air in winters can lead to a flaky scalp and product buildup. Using a clarifying shampoo, once a week to deep cleanse your scalp is essential. Fiore too is launching a clarifying shampoo very soon.
- Protect your hair from extreme temperatures be it hot or cold. Avoid excessive heat styling, as it can make your hair drier.
- Always use a leave-in conditioner or hair serum to create a barrier against the cold.
- Nourish from Within: Dryness can weaken your hair, so ensure your routine includes nourishing oils , masks , deep conditioners to compensate for the water loss.
With the right care, you can keep your hair healthy, shiny, and protected all season long.
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