5-Step Hydrating Skincare Routine for winter
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The winter season skin care can be tricky because either your skin will be becoming oilier or it will start flaking. So, how can somebody achieve the balance of cleansing and hydration to ensure that your skin does not break out in the winter season? Plus, the smog in the current season will be affecting your skin for the worse.
Keeping all these in mind, we have compiled the best 5-step hydrating skincare routine so you can ensure your skin remains the best, come rain or sunshine!
Why Winter Season is a Nightmare for Your Skin
Winter may be a cosy, magical time of year, but it can be a nightmare for your skin. As temperatures drop, so does the moisture in the air, leading to dryness, flakiness, and irritation. Plus the smog in Pakistan does not help your case. The cold winds and low humidity levels strip the skin of its natural oils, leaving it feeling tight, rough, and dehydrated. Moreover, if you’re also likely to use warm water for showering or washing your face, you can expect to see red, itchy, flaky and acne-prone skin. This is where the hydrating routine plays a huge role.
Did you know that one of the biggest culprits behind winter skin woes is trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL)? This is a process where the skin loses its natural moisture faster than it can retain. When constantly in contact with cold air outside and heated indoor environments, the skin’s protective barrier weakens. This in turn plays a role in making it more vulnerable to dryness and cracking.
Triggering Skin Conditions
Another issue is the increase in sensitivity during winter. Harsh winds and sudden temperature changes can trigger irritation, making conditions like eczema and rosacea even worse. Skin also becomes more sensitive to inflammation, redness, and flaky patches. Using antioxidant-rich ingredients in moisturizing products can help soothe irritation while providing deep nourishment.
And you will not imagine how many people forget to wear sunscreen in winter, assuming they don’t need it. However, UV rays are still present, and when combined with reflective surfaces like snow, they can damage the skin and fasten aging. Your winter skincare routine should never be without an SPF.
The Makeup Remover That Beats All Others
To begin with the winter skincare routine, you need organic makeup remover. It’s festive season so we’re all trying one makeup look or another and this means you need a special but gentle makeup remover on your shelf. This makeup removing cleanser is organic yet effective and it’s going to dissolve all the impurities on your face while hydrating it and keeping its natural oils and pH value in place.
Removing makeup properly is one of the most crucial steps in any skincare routine. If you don’t cleanse your skin thoroughly, leftover makeup, dirt, and oil can clog pores, leading to breakouts, irritation, and dullness. When your skin is already struggling to breathe in cold weather, this can be a rookie mistake. Using an effective makeup remover ensures that your skin stays clean, allowing other skincare products to work better.
Extra Seasonal Attention
During colder months, winter face care requires extra attention. This is because harsh weather can dry out the skin. Many makeup removers contain harsh chemicals that strip the skin of natural oils, making it even drier. Going for gentle, nourishing options, such as oil-based or micellar water removers, helps dissolve makeup without leaving your skin feeling tight.
After removing makeup, following up with products for hydration is essential to restore moisture and keep the skin barrier strong. Hydrating cleansers, toners, and moisturisers ensure that skin remains soft, supple, and protected from winter’s drying effects. We’ll take you through all of them in a bit!
A good winter face care routine starts with clean skin, and a high-quality makeup remover sets the foundation for everything else. By choosing the right remover and following up with products for hydration, you can keep your skin healthy and it all starts with Conatural.
A Face Wash for Double Duty - Aloe Vera Face Wash
In winter and with the current smog situation, you need to know that cleansing once isn’t enough. You should usually practice a double-cleansing routine to avoid impurities becoming deep-seated and to avoid breakouts. Plus, whenever you have heavy makeup on, removing it all with double cleansing is even more important.
When you’re cleansing for the second time, you need a Hydrating Aloe Vera Face Wash to ensure your face’s moisture levels are not disturbed. The aloe vera face wash is hydrating and revitalizing and it’s the best face wash for open pores. Cleanse, hydrate and minimize open pores to avoid blemishes.
Sync Ingredients with The Season
Aloe vera is a fantastic addition to your hydrating skincare routine, especially during winter. Known for its soothing and moisture-locking properties, it helps address dryness, irritation, and flaky skin caused by cold weather. Don’t go for heavy creams. Just this simple ingredient aka aloe vera provides deep hydration without clogging pores so it’s also good for all skin types.
It also contains antioxidants and vitamins that repair and protect the skin barrier. Including aloe vera in your hydrating routine keeps your skin nourished throughout winter. Whether used as a gel, mask, or serum, aloe vera ensures lasting hydration and protection against harsh winter conditions.
Go in With a Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Serums are essential to target any skin concern you may have. In winter, you need to ensure that you’re hydrating perfectly because excessive oiliness and flakiness are both a result of dryness. Going in with Conatural’s super activs face serum, the Hyaluronic Acid Serum, is essential to nail the perfect winter skincare routine.
This hydrating serum will pack in a punch of hydration and in order to get the full benefits of the best hyaluronic acid serum in Pakistan, tap it onto your face gently while your skin is still a little damp. Hyaluronic acid serum can hold up to 10 times its weight in water and in order for it to work, you need there to be some water to begin with.
Supplement It Right
A hyaluronic acid serum is a must-have in your winter skincare routine as it deeply hydrates and plumps the skin. Since cold weather strips moisture, hyaluronic acid works by attracting water to the skin, keeping it soft and supple. It’s an ultra-lightweight serum and it provides intense hydration without feeling greasy.
Pairing it with moisturising products like rich creams or facial oils locks in hydration for long-lasting results. If you’re looking for the best skincare for winter, adding hyaluronic acid ensures your skin stays hydrated, smooth, and glowing despite the harsh seasonal dryness. You can also add a little on your lips and seal it with an occlusive balm like vaseline and expect to wake up to plumper lips! This is hydrating skincare done right.
Moisturize It Perfectly with a Face Moisturizer
The Essential Day Cream is a dream come true moisturizer that gives you a fluffy, cloud-like feel on your skin. This day cream has been formulated with powerful ingredients to repair your barrier and nourish, protect and moisturize throughout the day.
It also works perfectly for the night and prevents signs of early aging, how can you say no?
Why This Cream Does It All
This luxurious hydrating cream is packed with powerful organic ingredients to nourish, protect, and rejuvenate your skin. It is specifically formulated to improve skin hydration and elasticity. You can expect it to provide 24-hour protection against premature ageing. During the day, it combats oxidative stress, while at night, it shields against free radical damage.
Infused with Apricot Oil and Almond Oil, it delivers essential fatty acids, Vitamins A and E, and minerals to deeply support and heal the skin. Red algae extract boosts collagen renewal, reducing wrinkles and roughness. Enriched with cocoa butter, aloe vera, and beeswax, this cream is your all-in-one for winter skincare routine.
Fresh Flowers Hydrating Mist
This is the cherry on top, and last but not least, a hydrating toner mist to keep your hydration in check throughout the day. This facial toner mist is essential to have in your bag when you know you’re going to be out and about so you can literally have hydration on the go!
Important To Have It On You
Hydrating mists are a must-have for on-the-go skincare, providing instant refreshment and moisture anytime, anywhere. They help fix dryness, soothe irritation, and revive dull skin, especially in dry or cold weather. Packed with nourishing ingredients, they keep your skin hydrated, fresh, and glowing throughout the day with just a quick spritz! Keep it for the gym, the road trip or just a grocery run!
Conclusion
A well-planned winter skincare routine is essential to keep dryness, irritation, and seasonal breakouts at bay. By incorporating hydrating skincare products like aloe vera face wash, hyaluronic acid serum, and a rich moisturiser, you can maintain soft, nourished skin all season. Stay consistent, keep hydration levels high, and let your skin glow despite the cold!