In the winter, we keep our body parts covered to protect them from the cold. On the other hand, our face is the only part of our body exposed to the harsh weather. During the winter, the skin/moisture barrier is especially vulnerable and requires extra protection. Lack of moisture in the environment and low humidity can dehydrate the skin. Your skin needs extra nourishment during the winter, which necessitates a regimen tailored to winter-specific skin issues.

Common skin concerns in winter

The most common skin concerns during winters are dryness, dehydration, chapped lips, cracked heels, and so on.

Skin conditions like acne and pigmentation can worsen. Signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles tend to become more visible in winters. To avoid this, you should start building a skin regimen best suited for winters and include using rich and effective skin and hair care products.

Best skincare products for winter

Here are some products you can add to your skincare regimen that have been hand-picked by India's topmost dermatologists:

• FCL Oatsilk Soap-free Body Wash: This cleanser relieves skin irritation, dryness, pain, and itching. It entirely cleanses the skin without making it dry. The soap-free, pH-balanced solution reduces scaliness while retaining the acid mantle on the skin's surface.

• Uriage Creme Lavante: This cleanser is a gently perfumed ultra-nourishing solution that helps clean the skin without drying it out or causing an uncomfortable tightness. It refreshes and rejuvenates the face, body, and hair. Its mild soap-free washing base leaves the body and hair soft, silky, and well moisturised. This soap-free cleanser contains Uriage Thermal Water, a multi-beneficial substance that protects, hydrates, and strengthens the skin's barrier.

• Avene Skin Recovery Cream: This cream soothes the skin and restores its balance and reactivity. This also protects, hydrates, and nourishes skin that can't handle regular products. This item is 100 per cent safe, 100 per cent pure, and 100 per cent secure.

• Membio Hydra: This moisturiser provides long-lasting skin protection thanks to an exclusive technology that forms a very efficient skin barrier for dry and sensitive skin.

• Aclaris Photon 360 Hydra Sunscreen Ultra-Light Silky Touch: This sunscreen shields our skin from damaging UVA/UVB, HEV (High Energy Visible), and Infrared rays. Its anti-ageing effects help to prevent wrinkles and fine lines from appearing on the skin.

• ISDIN Fotoprotector Fusion Water Sunscreen SPF 50+: This sunscreen provides everyday photoprotection for the most delicate sun-sensitive areas without drying out the skin. It has a mattifying and lightweight texture that absorbs quickly and is simple to use. Hyaluronic acid and vitamin E are anti-ageing components that are present in this product.

Get personalised skincare for winter

The above mentioned are just some hand-picked products that you could add to your winter skincare regimen. Explore more skin and hair care products on Clinikally.

Don't try to solve your long-term skin problems without first consulting a dermatologist. The cosmetics/medication your friends recommend are likely to be ineffective for your skin. Trying multiple things without knowing how to use them or whether to use them is expected to be costly and time-consuming. Instead, see a dermatologist for customised solutions to all your skin-related issues so that you don't end up investing in products that won't work. Book a video consult from the comfort of your home at just ₹149.