Archive · 29 Dec 2025
Dermatologists Advise on Winter Skin Care
Winter can make your skin dry and itchy.
Dermatologists say this happens because cold air and indoor heating weaken your skin's protective barrier, making it harder to keep moisture in.
They recommend using gentler cleansers, richer moisturisers, and continuing to use sunscreen.
It's also important to avoid hot showers and to drink enough water.
Using ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid can help repair and protect your skin.
Remember, taking care of your skin in winter is about making smarter choices, not just adding more products.
Winter causes skin to lose moisture faster due to cold air and indoor heating, weakening the skin barrier.
Dermatologists recommend using gentler cleansers and richer moisturisers to support the skin barrier.
Sunscreen is essential year-round to prevent UV damage and worsen dryness.
Key ingredients for winter skincare include ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and shea butter.
Lifestyle habits like hot showers and low water intake can further weaken the skin barrier.
- Who
- Dermatologists Dr. Amit Bhasin and Dr. Chiranjiv Chhabra
- What
- Advice on winter skincare to address dryness and weakened skin barrier
- When
- During the winter season in North India
- Where
- North India
- Why
- To prevent and manage winter-related skin dryness and barrier breakdown
- Primary Cause of Winter Dryness
- Weakened skin barrier due to cold air, indoor heating, and lifestyle habits
- Key Ingredients for Winter Skincare
- Ceramides, glycerin, hyaluronic acid, squalane, shea butter, fatty acids, cholesterol, low-strength niacinamide
- Recommended Cleansers
- Non-foaming, gentle formulas
- Exfoliation Frequency
- Once a week
- Importance of Sunscreen
- Essential year-round to prevent UV damage and worsen dryness
- Lifestyle Habits to Avoid
- Hot showers, indoor heating, low water intake
- Neglected Areas in Winter
- Lips, hands, and body skin
- Three Key Changes for Winter Skincare
- Switch to richer moisturiser, continue daily sunscreen, avoid hot water and harsh cleansers