As winter approaches, it's essential to adjust your skincare routine to keep your skin healthy and glowing during the colder months. Super Facialist’s resident skin expert, Charlotte Connoley, shares her top skincare tips for nourishing your skin this winter. "Just like you change your clothes in your wardrobe over different seasons, your skincare should also change too," Charlotte explains.
During the warmer months, our skin requires extra protection from the sun, while in cooler months, we must shield it from the cold, wind, and even indoor heating.
Winter can leave skin feeling tight, dry, or dehydrated, but understanding the difference between these conditions is key to choosing the right ingredients.
Both dry and dehydrated skin can feel uncomfortable, but they require different care. According to Charlotte, "Dehydrated is the lack of water, and dry is lack of oil." Dehydrated skin may appear dull and feel tight, while dry skin often has visible flakes or rough patches. Addressing these issues with the right ingredients can help your skin thrive throughout winter.
Look for products with hyaluronic acid, a humectant that draws moisture into the skin. Layer a hydrating serum, like the Super Facialist Vegan Collagen Plumping Serum, under your moisturiser to keep hydration locked in.
Charlotte recommends avoiding heavy retinoids, salicylic acid and products containing alcohol, which can exacerbate dryness. Instead, reach for richer formulations like nourishing facial oils and balms to help restore the skin’s barrier.
Charlotte’s skincare tips for keeping skin in top condition during winter is all about layering up and being gentle.
"Don't over-cleanse or scrub too hard as you need to retain as much natural moisture you can in these winter months," she warns. Over-exfoliating can compromise the skin’s natural barrier, which is already under stress from central heating and cooler weather.
As temperatures drop, your skin may crave a bit more nourishment. "A heavier day cream, oil, and balms will shield your skin from the elements," says Charlotte. A combination of Super Facialist Rosehip Oil layered under a night cream can cocoon your skin, allowing it to repair and replenish while you sleep.
Did you know? The Super Facialist SleepSmart Overnight Resync Night Creams are designed to work in sync with your skin’s circadian rhythm to support skin regeneration and repair overnight.
Even though the sun may feel less intense in autumn, UV rays are still present. "Even on grey, cloudy days they will still harm and damage the skin so SPF every day still please!" Charlotte insists. This small step will protect your skin from premature aging and help maintain a more even skin tone.
Winter can leave skin looking dull, so focusing on gentle exfoliation and hydration is key to maintaining a youthful glow. "Brighter skin will make your skin a lot more youthful in winter," says Charlotte. To achieve a dewy complexion, our skin expert recommends:
Use a gentle scrub or a micro polish wash to remove any patches of dryness. If you’re looking for a deeper treatment, a glycolic acid peel can give your skin a boost of radiance.
"Using a retinol at bedtime throughout the winter months will help turn over skin cells at a much faster rate," Charlotte advises. This helps with maintaining brightness and improving the skin’s texture.
Winter can be especially rough on your lips, leaving them chapped and flaky. "Include your lips throughout your routine" Charlotte suggests. Go for nourishing lip balms, lip oils and overnight lip treatments to help keep your lips soft and nourished.
As you adjust to cooler temperatures, give your skin the care it deserves. And remember, Charlotte’s mantra: "A facial oil will be your friend here, so grab yourself a nourishing facial oil which will rebalance the skin overnight."
By incorporating these expert skincare tips, you’ll enjoy a season of radiant, hydrated, and healthy skin—no matter how chilly the weather gets this winter!
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