How to Prevent Dry Winter Skin

Is your skin feeling dry, tight, or looking dull and fatigued? You're not alone! During the colder months, harsh winter air combined with indoor heating can take a toll on your skin—leaving dry skin even more dehydrated and sensitive skin prone to irritation.

The good news? You don’t need to overhaul your entire skincare routine! Simply adding one or two deeply hydrating and nourishing products can make all the difference in keeping your skin balanced and healthy all winter long.

To help you maintain a radiant, well-hydrated complexion, we’ve put together our top 5 winter skincare tips in this blog post. Stay glowing all season!

Tip 1: Stay Hydrated
A simple but powerful tip: drink enough water. Hydration is essential year-round, but especially in winter when our thirst signals often decrease. Dehydration affects the skin, reducing blood flow and elasticity, so keep your skin plump and healthy by drinking plenty of water.

Tip 2: Layer Active Ingredients and Textures
Winter calls for extra care, so treat your skincare routine like layering clothing. Use the "onion method" by layering different active ingredients and textures for maximum benefit. Start with lighter, water-based products and follow with richer, oil-based ones to ensure proper absorption.

A standout winter ingredient is hyaluronic acid. It acts as a moisture-binding sponge, deeply hydrating the skin. For optimal results, choose products with small hyaluronic acid molecules to effectively lock in moisture.

Our Hyaluronic Tripple Serum is a perfect example—its unique triple-hyaluronic acid formula ensures deep hydration and nourishes all layers of the skin, leaving you with soft, supple skin even in harsh winter conditions.

Tip 3: Extra Protection with Rich Winter Creams
Heading outdoors in the cold for a winter adventure or a long walk? Protect your skin with rich, oil-based creams. These creams create a thin, insulating layer on the skin, shielding it from harsh cold and preventing excessive moisture loss. Ideal for activities like skiing or winter hikes, oil-based creams provide extra hydration while keeping your skin protected from the elements. Look for creams with a water-in-oil formula for optimal moisture retention and a barrier against the chilly air.

Hydrate and protect your winter skin with DR. TEMT Anti-Aging Advanced Intensive Care! Specially formulated for the face, neck, and décolleté, this luxurious cream locks in moisture, keeping your skin nourished and radiant even in the coldest weather. Its rich, hydrating formula helps to combat dryness, prevent moisture loss, and reduce the appearance of fine lines, ensuring your skin stays soft, smooth, and visibly younger-looking all winter long. Experience intense hydration and protection with every application!

Tip 4: Give Your Skincare Routine a Winter Update
When your skin is feeling dry and flaky during winter, it can be tempting to reach for harsh scrubs. However, mechanical exfoliants that use microparticles to slough off dead skin can actually do more harm than good, especially for sensitive skin. These scrubs can often damage the fresh skin layer, leaving it vulnerable to further dryness and irritation.

Instead, opt for a gentler yet effective exfoliation with glycolic acid, a powerful Alpha Hydroxy Acid (A.H.A.) that provides a mild exfoliating effect without the abrasive scrubbing. Glycolic acid helps to remove dead skin cells, promote skin regeneration, and improve skin elasticity, allowing better moisture penetration into the skin.

Our Wash Away Gel Cleanser is a perfect winter update to your skincare routine. Enriched with glycolic acid, it ensures gentle exfoliation while maintaining the skin's natural moisture balance—leaving your complexion smooth, refreshed, and hydrated without the irritation caused by harsh mechanical exfoliants.

Tip 5: Sun Protection
Last but certainly not least, never skip sun protection—even in winter! When your skin is dry and the protective barrier is compromised, UV rays can penetrate more easily, leading to premature aging and skin damage. Sunburns are not just a summer concern—snow can reflect UV rays, intensifying their effects and making it easier to burn, even in colder months.

That's why sunscreen should always be the final step in your winter skincare routine. Choose a broad-spectrum SPF to safeguard your skin from UVA and UVB rays, keeping it protected from damage while maintaining hydration.

Taking time to nurture your skin, even in winter, ensures your complexion stays healthy and radiant all year long. Have more questions about the right skincare for winter? We’d love to hear from you! Drop your questions in the comments or connect with us on Instagram @dr.temt.ca. We’re excited to help you glow all season!