I love winter! To me, it is a season of beautiful crisp air, holidays and illuminations, but I know it is not the season that’s kind to your skin. The combination of cold air, dry wind, and indoor heating can compromise your skin barrier, causing dryness, irritation and dullness. To help your skin thrive during these colder months, I am sharing my top tips and products for achieving dewy, hydrated skin in winter.
The Power of Ceramides
To protect and support your skin barrier, products with ceramides are a must! Ceramides are naturally occurring lipid molecules found in the skin that act like the “mortar” between the “bricks” of skin cells, helping to maintain the skin barrier, lock in moisture, and shield skin from irritants.
Kyoko Getz - renowned expert esthetician with over 20 years in the skincare industry.
Overall, ceramides are one of my favorite ingredients for restoring and maintaining healthy skin.
My Picks For Dry Skin in Winter
Seiso Ceramide Moisture Milk
Seiso's Ceramide Moisture Milk
A lightweight but deeply hydrating product that replenishes and protects your skin without feeling sticky.
Seiso Ceramide Water Velvet Cream
Seiso Ceramide Water Velvet Cream
A richer, more nourishing cream that creates a protective layer while keeping your skin hydrated and smooth.
These two products are great for delivering hydration and strengthening your skin barrier.
For an Extra Boost: Lala Vie Chiffon Cream
Another incredible product I swear by is Lala Vie Chiffon Cream. This luxurious face cream is perfect for combating winter dryness and is packed with ceramides, as well as other amazing ingredients for moisturizing and age management, such as vitamin A, C, and E, Cacay nut oil, and a beautiful blend of butters (shea, mango seed, and cupuacu). The texture is rich and silky, not greasy or heavy. Your skin will feel plumped, soft, and velvety!
My Winter Savior: Nemohamo Booster Oil
Nemohamo's Whole Plant Booster Oil
Finally, let’s talk about Nemohamo Booster Oil, my ultimate winter skincare essential. This award-winning oil is incredibly versatile-you can use it on your face, neck, decollete, hands, cuticles, hair, and your body…yes, everywhere. It is formulated with low molecular weight oils, which are hydrophilic (water-attracting oils).
It penetrates the skin beautifully, leaving it feeling velvety and giving it a gorgeous sheen. It is packed with amazing nutrients like vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, and fatty acids to improve moisture, skin texture, strengthen the skin barrier, and create a healthy glow!
Kyoko’s Extra Tip:
Apply moisturizing products on damp skin to lock moisture within the skin! Please do not wait until your skin is dried out.
By incorporating these hydrating, barrier-strengthening products into your winter skincare routine, you can keep your skin healthy, dewy, and protected. Winter doesn’t have to mean dull, dry skin. Enjoy a beautiful winter!
