Winter Skincare: Looking After Your Skin Through the Cold Winter Months

Nov 22, 2022 Skin Care

 

Winter can be hard on your skin. While a good skincare regime throughout the year is important, the autumn and winter can be particularly harsh. This means that you may need some extra help looking after your skin through the cold winter months.  

There are many reasons why our skin can be particularly vulnerable during the winter months.

For example, it’s cold and flu season, not to mention people tend to be more aware of the Covid case numbers at this time of year. This means that people wash their hands more than usual but they don’t always remember to moisturise and protect their hands.

The cold weather is another menace for the skin. Not only can the weather outside play havoc on your face, lips and hands, but it can also affect your indoor environment too.

When the temperatures outside drop most of us crank up the central heating or put the fire on. While, at a guess, people will be more conservative about using their heating this year, any artificial heat, although necessary, can be very drying. 

Here at SimplyMeds Online, we stock a good range of skincare favourites which help protect your skin and deal with any winter-related problems. 

 

Popular Winter Skincare Products

 

Our skincare range of products has something for all needs, from first aid items such as Savlon to more targeted care from Cetaphil.  Here are just some of our more popular products:

 

O'Keeffe's

 

O’Keeffe’s Working Hands Hand Cream is incredibly popular and brilliant for those who need extra protection and skin support. O’Keeffe’s works by putting back lost moisture, helping to avoid cracks and soreness while nourishing the skin too.

A firm favourite for anyone who struggles with skin issues and those who work outdoors or in any situation where their skin is more vulnerable. As well as hand cream the range includes foot care products too. 

 

Eucerin - Popular WIth Eczema Suffers

 

From top to toe, Eucerin has a product to help will skincare support, from Ato Control Face Cream and scalp treatment to all-over skin balm. Specially formulated for those with dermatitis, eczema and other skin issues, Eucerin offers all-around skin care for all.

 

Cetaphil

 

Gentle but effective, the Cetaphil range is good for all-around moisturising and soothing. Cetaphil is suitable for all ages and includes products such as the  Cetaphil Gentle Soothing Cleanser and their Cetaphil Moisturising Lotion (with a handy pump for easy application).

 

Cerave 

 

The Cerave range moisturises and nourishes and is known for its lightweight formulations, perfect for those that don’t want a heavier or thicker product. Cerave products are good all year round, not just for winter.

 

Existing Skincare Conditions

 

Some people have to deal with skincare issues every season. For many, cold temperatures and winter weather, as well as other seasonal triggers can make conditions such as eczema worse.

What works treatment-wise for each individual depends on their issue which is why we stock several creams and similar products. The Aproderm Emollient Cream, for example, is one such popular product.

 

Skincare for Christmas or Autumn and Winter Gifts

Skincare makes a great hamper or gift bag items for Christmas or for winter birthdays. For those who work outside or even those who love their gardens, O’Keeffes can be a great gift, especially if doubled up with other themed items.

If you know someone who loves Cetaphil, there are a number of skincare products that when bundled together could make a practical and thoughtful gift. This is something worth considering for those who have everything or who are hard to buy for. 

 

Other Winter Skincare Tips

 

As well as keeping your favourite skincare products stocked up, there are other things that you can do to boost your skin's wellness this cold season. 

 

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
 

Keeping hydrated isn’t just important during the hotter months. When you use a moisturising product you do a great job of protecting and nourishing the skin from the outside.

By staying hydrated all year around you look after your skin from the inside. Not being hydrated enough is not great for the skin and can contribute to the signs of ageing.

 

Make Sure Your Skin Has Everything it Needs

 

As well as maintaining your hydration levels, it pays to make sure you eat a balanced diet and ensure that your skin gets all of the vitamins and minerals it needs.

Vitamin D is good for your skin, as are C and E. A good multivitamin will make sure you have all your nutrient bases covered.

 

Don’t Forget SPF Protection

 

Yes, you need to protect your skin from UV rays during the winter too, not just during the hot and sunny periods. If you are outside a lot make sure your moisturiser contains SPF protection or use a standalone “sun” product too. 

 

Looking After Your Skin Through the Cold Winter Months

 

Skincare is important all year round. It goes beyond just adding a daily facial moisturiser. Our bodies are covered in skin and it all needs to be looked after, particularly at times of stress such as wintertime.

When you find skincare products that work for you. Make using them part of your daily and weekly routine.

And don’t forget your hand cream!