Best cream for dry skin in winter

Skin care in winter should be gentle. Frost, snow, wind, as well as frequent temperature changes affect the condition of our skin. It dries quickly, begins to peel off, becomes tight and overly sensitive.

If your problem is hypersensitive facial skin in winter, read how to deal with it. In severe frosts, instead of light moisturizing creams, apply protective creams for the face of an oily consistency containing a small amount of water. Pay attention to nourishing face creams that will provide comfort and protection, especially in case of prolonged exposure to the open air.

What are the causes of dry skin in winter?

In winter, the skin is subjected to special conditions. Dry heated air deprives the skin of the necessary moisture. In addition, the humidity outside in winter is lower than in other seasons, and the skin is also devoid of moisture. Cold temperatures also cause our blood vessels to constrict to protect the body from heat loss.

The skin is less supplied with blood and receives less oxygen and nutrients. This is why our complexion often looks dull in winter. With a drop in temperature, the sebaceous glands also stop their production. Without an important lipid film, moisture from the skin surface evaporates faster and the skin's protective barrier loses its function.

If your skin is already prone to dryness, then in the cold season, symptoms can only intensify. It's best to adapt your skin care routine to winter conditions to reduce or prevent signs of dry skin.

What should you consider for winter skin care?

As with any season, moisturizing ingredients are an important part of winter skincare. However, care should have a higher fat content. In addition to moisture, the skin also needs lipids, i.e. fats, to maintain the function of the skin's protective barrier. Therefore, thicker creams are best for skin care in winter.

What ingredients should a winter cream contain?

A good face cream for the winter should contain, among other things:

Natural vegetable oils such as beeswax, olive oil, jojoba oil, shea butter,

Vitamin E, supporting the regeneration of dry skin,

Allantoin, panthenol, i.e. substances that soothe irritation caused by frost,

vitamins K and PP, which protect capillaries from damage,

Hyaluronic acid, which binds water in the skin

Winter lip care

Lips also need special attention in winter. The delicate skin of the lips does not have its own oil and therefore tends to dry out quickly.

Laneige Lip Sleeping Mask is a popular and very effective overnight lip mask that will help restore the condition of the lips and rid the skin of peeling.

Body care in winter

Just like the face, our body needs additional protection in winter. For the body, we recommend trying Pyunkang Yul Intensive Ceramide Lotion. This is a body lotion with ceramides that intensively moisturizes and soothes the skin of the body. Suitable for sensitive skin.

Winter hand care

To care for the skin of our hands, we need good protection. COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Hand Cream Intense is a nourishing hand cream with ceramides that perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the skin, helping to strengthen the protective barrier and retain moisture in the upper layers of the skin.

Additional tips for dry skin care

In addition to taking good care of your skin, you can counteract dry skin with other measures. For example, to balance the moisture in your skin, it is important that you drink enough fluids. Still water and unsweetened teas are best suited for this.

Water does not directly moisturize the skin, but it can improve its microcirculation and thus the supply of oxygen and nutrients. This ensures a fresh and healthy complexion even in winter. You can also support your skin and your well-being with a balanced diet rich in vitamins. In addition, humidifiers are a good way to compensate for dry indoor air.

What are the best winter creams?

Choosing the right face cream for the winter is important to alleviate or prevent signs of dry skin. Therefore, we present a selection of creams for dry skin that will improve its condition and protect it even in winter.

COSRX B5 D-PANTHENOL Cream. Revitalizing face cream with panthenol. The cream has a fairly dense texture, helps protect the skin from the cold and restore it.

COSRX Balancium Comfort Ceramide Cream. Face cream with ceramides. Perhaps one of the most popular creams that is chosen for the winter period. The cream is aimed at protecting the skin barrier.

Pyunkang Yul Intensive Repair Cream. Regenerating cream, which is a rich source of vitamins A and E, effectively protects the skin from harmful external factors, has soothing properties.

Pyunkang Yul Calming Moisture Barrier Cream. Soothing barrier cream for particularly sensitive and reactive skin. Helps relieve inflammation and redness, fully saturates the skin with moisture, works to strengthen and stimulate the protective barrier of the epidermis.

Pyunkang Yul Nutrition Cream. Nourishing face cream for deep nourishment of the skin. Gives the skin smoothness, maintains elasticity and firmness.

THE LAB PREBIOTIC-CERA™ Cream. Cream with prebiotics and ceramides that strengthens the natural skin barrier and ensures a balanced complexion.

Purito B5 Panthenol Re-barrier Cream. Protective repair cream with panthenol, which strengthens the barrier function and reduces skin sensitivity. The cream effectively soothes irritations, relieves itching, reduces the area of redness and inflammation.