We prepare our garden for the cold season, fit our winter tires, and we should do the same with our skincare products. Freezing cold outside, warm, dry air from the heating inside – that's pure stress for our skin.
Healthy skin not only protects itself from external influences but also regulates water loss to prevent it from drying out. When temperatures drop below eight degrees Celsius, skin cells slow down, and the skin receives fewer nutrients and vitamins. It becomes drier and rougher. In winter, our skin needs moisture, especially dry skin. Sufficient humidity in rooms is also important, as dry air from heating systems dries out the skin even more.
In cold weather, the body is geared towards conserving heat – for this purpose, the blood vessels constrict. As a result, the skin receives less blood flow and stops producing oil at low temperatures.
In winter, avoid watery creams and opt for richer formulations. Don't forget sunscreen when skiing, as winter UV radiation is still often underestimated. Even if you're spending your Christmas holidays in the Alps instead of the Caribbean, your skin still needs sun protection. Since oils provide more moisture, they are particularly suitable in winter. Skin also tends to react more sensitively to thick scarves and turtlenecks – so feel free to apply cream to your neck and décolletage more frequently in winter.
Don't forget body care either; thick wool sweaters tend to cause more flaking of the skin, which can hinder the absorption of skincare products. A gentle body scrub can help, and applying body lotion afterwards will provide the skin with extra moisture.
Lydia Daïnow products for winter skincare
Rich care:
- Cellutone / Cellutone P12 - nourishing regenerating cream
- SkinFit Fluid - rich facial fluid
- Rose Mist - firming care oil
- Mystic Oil - Anti-aging facial oil
- Perfect Complexion - rich anti-aging care
- Perfect Defence Serum - refreshing, fast-absorbing serum
- Perfect Glow Serum - invigorating anti-aging serum
Eyes:
- Rich Eye Cream - rich, firming eye cream
- Euphrasia - refreshing, firming eye mask
Body:
- Rich Body Mousse - rich body cream
- Body Protect - nourishing body lotion
- Jubilee Baume - firming bust care
- Derma Soft - nourishing hand & body scrub
And don't forget to apply the appropriate sun protection product from DaïSun when spending time in the sun, e.g. DaïSun Anti-Aging Fluid SPF 50.
