Autumn and winter are the times when our skin needs special care and a little more attention. Cold, wind and the transition between freezing outside and dry, overheated indoors take a toll on the skin’s barrier. The result is tension, flaking, irritation and a feeling of dryness. The good news is that with a few simple steps, you can protect, soothe and restore your skin’s natural comfort.
Swap light creams for thicker protection
While in summer your skin enjoys light textures, in cold weather it needs a richer cream that will create a delicate protective film and at the same time provide the skin with rich nutrition. If our Au Revoir Wrinkle cream is light for you during this period, add a few drops of facial oil to it. Sleeping Beauty with natural retinol is great for nighttime. It fights wrinkles and thanks to phospholipids helps repair and restore our skin’s natural protective barrier. This will give you an even more concentrated formula full of active ingredients.
Lip balm as an essential companion
Don't forget your lips in cold weather. They are extremely sensitive and do not contain sebaceous glands, which is why they are the first to suffer in winter. Reach for Pure balm with a rich blend of coconut and castor oil, which intensively nourishes and protects lips from drying out. Hyaluronic acid provides immediate hydration and a plumping effect - lips are visibly fuller, softer and smoother. Natural waxes give the balm a velvety texture and a protective film, while vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, which also protects lips from cracking and frost. The balm has a delicate vanilla scent and, thanks to its 100% natural composition, the whole family can use it without fear.
Skin oils: natural shield and nutrition
Skin oils are winter's secret weapon. Not only do they provide nutrition, but they also lock in hydration and protect the skin from water loss. Apply a few drops to damp and hydrated skin (ideally after toner, serum or cream) to promote absorption.
Our anti-wrinkle Sleeping Beauty face oil with natural retinol is great for nighttime. And during the day, apply the ultra-brightening Lumen Magic oil with soothing CBD.
If you prefer creams over oils, try our face balms. They are perfect for the colder winter months. Either Golden Tumeric with turmeric, sea buckthorn, shea butter and marula with antioxidant anti-wrinkle effects. Or Mystic Tansy Blue with Moroccan chamomile, lavender, frankincense and rosemary for problematic, acne-prone and irritated skin, which it soothes and helps heal. Camellia, shea butter, cocoa, marula, baobab, murumuru, sea buckthorn, frankincense, vitamin E, rosehip, sandalwood, turmeric, myrtle, rosemary, sunstone
Gentle cleansing is essential
In winter, the skin is more prone to irritation, so forget about aggressive cleansing gels that could disrupt the skin's natural protective layer. The skin could then be easily irritated and more reactive due to the cold weather and temperature changes. The best way is a two-phase cleansing, which consists of two steps. First, a make-up removing oil is applied, which dissolves make-up and sebum and, thanks to the oil content, is not only effective, but also nourishing. And the second step is a gentle cleansing gel that cleanses the skin and is also suitable for sensitive skin. The skin is thus thoroughly clean, but without disrupting the skin barrier and is ready for subsequent care, such as a skin toner that balances the skin's pH with a soothing effect. Choose gentle cleansing balms or milks that do not remove natural lipids. Yage Cleansing Balm with Rose and Neroli not only dissolves impurities, but also soothes and strengthens the skin's microbiome - which is the key to more resilient skin.
Strengthen the skin's microbiome
A healthy microbiome = healthy skin. In winter, its balance is often disrupted by dry air, overheating and temperature changes. Products with prebiotics and ferments that support the skin's natural defenses help. Both in the diet (sour and fermented foods) and in the form of supplements such as Happy Skin Therapy from Organic Oasis. Or even in cosmetic care that strengthens the skin's microbiome with probiotics and prebiotics.
Don't forget to hydrate from the inside
Even if it doesn't seem like it in winter, the body loses a lot of water - and the skin immediately knows it. Drink plenty of fluids, warm herbal teas, and foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids (flaxseed, nuts, avocado).