Winter Skin Care: How to Protect and Hydrate Dry, Sensitive Skin

Winter Skin Care: How to Protect and Hydrate Dry, Sensitive Skin

Cold weather, wind, and indoor heat create the perfect storm for dry, sensitive skin. In winter, circulation slows, outdoor moisture drops, and indoor heating pulls even more hydration from your skin, leaving it tight, flaky, or uncomfortable.

Why Your Skin Gets Drier in Winter

Winter conditions can cause:

  • Tightness and flaking

  • Chapping and redness

  • Increased fine lines

  • Exacerbated dry-skin conditions like eczema

  • Sensitivity or irritation

Indoor heating makes things worse by drawing moisture out of the air and your skin, leaving it feeling parched and more reactive.

Winter Skin Care Tips

Here’s an easy set of tips to help your skin stay comfortable, nourished, and hydrated all winter long:

1. Boost Your Environment’s Moisture

  • Use a humidifier in your bedroom or living spaces to add moisture back into the air.

  • If you don’t have one, place water-filled bowls near radiators or heat vents so the water evaporates into the air.

  • When possible, keep a window slightly open at night for fresh air.

2. Hydrate From the Inside Out

  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day — winter dehydration still happens even when you don’t feel thirsty.

  • Warm herbal teas can also add extra hydration and feel soothing on chilly days.

3. Switch to Richer Moisturizers

In colder months, your skin needs deeper nourishment to stay soft and supple.

Some great options include:

Whipped Water Moisture Concentrate — a lightweight but deeply hydrating base layer that keeps skin soft without heaviness.


Whipped Roses Moisture Concentrate — a richer layer that adds both hydration and soothing botanical nourishment.


Balm of Verbenone Moisture Concentrate — ideal for dry, sensitive, or reactive winter skin, creating a protective barrier while calming irritation.

4. Avoid Drying Habits

  • Turn indoor heat down when possible — skin dries faster with high heat.

  • Avoid tight, synthetic clothing that can irritate already sensitive skin.

  • Skip over-exfoliation in winter; your skin needs time to recover and retain moisture.

5. Keep Active

Even a short walk or a bit of stretching helps improve your circulation — better circulation means better skin nourishment and a healthier complexion.

Don’t Forget Often-Forgotten Areas

Your neck, décolletage, and hands are often neglected but need just as much care as your face — especially in winter. Treat them with hydrating mists and moisture concentrates to help prevent dryness and aging.

With the right habits and deeply nourishing products, winter can be a season of comfortable, calm, and beautifully hydrated skin — not dryness and irritation.