Blog Nº 1.2 The Ultimate Winter Skincare Routine: Keep Your Skin Glowing

As winter approaches, you might notice that your skin feels different. The cold temperature, low humidity, and strong winds outside as well as heating inside can make your skin dry, flaky, and dull.

But don’t worry! You can keep your skin glowing and healthy all winter with the right winter skincare routine. Let’s explore a simple, step-by-step plan you can follow at home to protect, hydrate, and repair your skin during the winter season.

Why Does Skin Dry Out in the Winter?

Before we dive into the best winter skincare routine, it’s important to understand why winter is so harsh on your skin. When the temperature drops, so does the humidity in the air. This lack of moisture can strip your skin of its natural oils, leading to dryness, irritation, and sometimes even cracking. Indoor heating only makes the situation worse by pulling moisture from the air, leaving your skin thirsty for hydration.

That’s why adjusting your skincare routine is crucial during the winter months. Using products that protect, hydrate, and repair your skin will help you stay soft and smooth all season. No matter how chilly it gets outside, these products can keep your skin healthy.

Step 1: Start with a Hydrating Cleanser

The first step is to cleanse your skin! In the winter, swap your foaming or gel cleansers for a gentle, hydrating cleanser that cleans without removing your skin's natural oils. This will help keep your skin moisturized.

A great choice is the ZO® Skin Health Hydrating Cleanser. This product uses special ingredients called alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs) to gently remove dead skin cells, keeping your skin smooth and soft. Regularly exfoliating in winter helps you get rid of dry, flaky skin and allows your moisturizers to work better.

Step 2: Don’t Skip Toner

After cleansing, it’s time for toner! Many people forget this step, but a hydrating toner can make a big difference in winter. Toners help balance your skin’s pH and prepare it to absorb the next products in your skincare routine.

Look for a toner that is alcohol-free, as alcohol can dry your skin even more. A hydrating toner locks in moisture and lessens redness or irritation.

Soothe and balance your skin with ZO® Skin Health Calming Toner pH Balancer, perfect for restoring the skin’s natural pH and reducing redness.

Step 3: Apply a Hydrating Serum

Serums are super important for your winter skincare routine! They deliver powerful ingredients deep into your skin. In winter, your skin needs hydration, so use a serum that focuses on moisturizing.

Try ZO® Skin Health Daily Power Defense, This serum has five types of hyaluronic acid to help keep your skin hydrated for hours. Hyaluronic acid pulls moisture into your skin and locks it in, preventing dryness.

Step 4: Add Antioxidant and Brightening Ingredients

Your skin can also benefit from products that protect against damage and brighten your complexion. Cold air can speed up aging, so adding antioxidants is a must.

AlumierMD™ EverActive C&E™ + Peptide combines stabilized vitamin C (15% L-ascorbic acid) with peptides to brighten skin, support collagen, and reduce aging signs. Its unique waterless formula keeps vitamin C active until applied, maximizing its impact. Ideal for uneven tone, fine lines, and dullness, this serum promotes daily renewal and protects against environmental damage. For best results, use with sunscreen to boost radiance and firmness.

For brightening, try SkinMedica® Lytera®. This serum helps fade unwanted dark spots/pigmentation and uneven skin tone, giving your skin a radiant glow.

Step 5: Use a Rich Moisturizer

In winter, lightweight moisturizers just won’t work! Your skin needs a thicker moisturizer for deep hydration and protection against the cold, dry, and windy climate. Look for moisturizers with ceramides, shea butter, and glycerin to lock in moisture.

After applying your serum, follow up with a rich moisturizer to seal in all the hydration and keep your skin soft all day.

​​For deep hydration and repair, try ZO® Skin Health Recovery Crème This rich moisturizer soothes and revitalizes dry, stressed skin, making it perfect for winter care.

Step 6: Don’t Forget Sunscreen

Don’t forget to use sunscreen during the winter! Many people think they can skip sunscreen because it’s cold or cloudy, but UV rays are still a threat. Even on overcast days, the sun’s rays can damage your skin and lead to premature aging.

Snow can make things worse by reflecting up to 80% of UV rays. This means your skin is getting exposed from all angles, increasing the risk of sunburn and sun damage. To keep your skin protected, make sunscreen a must in your winter skincare routine. Apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30 every day.

Use ZO® Skin Health Sunscreen + Primer Broad-Spectrum SPF 30 for daily hydration and essential sun protection, even in winter.

Step 7: Take Care of Your Lips and Eyes

Your lips and eyes need extra care in winter because their skin is more delicate and prone to dryness. Use a hydrating lip balm with nourishing ingredients like beeswax, shea butter, or glycerin to prevent chapped lips. For your eyes, opt for a rich eye cream that deeply moisturizes and protects the sensitive skin around them.

The ZO® Skin Health Growth Factor Eye Serum targets fine lines, wrinkles, and puffiness around the eyes. It supports skin regeneration and helps improve elasticity for a firmer, more youthful appearance. 

Bonus Tips for Winter Skincare

• Use a humidifier: This adds moisture to the air in your home, helping your skin stay hydrated when you are awake and while you are sleeping.

• Avoid hot baths/showers: Hot water can strip your skin of its natural oils. For bathing, stick to lukewarm water and keep it short.

• Drink plenty of water: Staying hydrated is essential for healthy, glowing skin. Drink enough water throughout the day to keep your skin and body refreshed:

Make sure to keep sipping throughout the day to nourish your skin from the inside out!

Keep Your Skin Glowing All Winter Long

With the right winter skincare routine, you can keep your skin looking and feeling its best, even in harsh weather. By using cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers to hydrate your skin in combination with antioxidants, brighteners, and sunscreens to protect and repair your skin, you’ll be able to maintain a radiant complexion all season long. Try incorporating these steps into your winter skincare routine. 

Shop the full range of skincare products at Dermphi Shop™ (www.dermphishop.com) and keep your skin glowing all winter!