Winter Skincare Explained: Dermatologist Tips to Protect Your Skin in Cold Weather

Cold weather can wreak havoc on your skin. From dryness caused by central heating to wind and irritant scarves, winter can put serious stress on your skin barrier. This episode is one from the archive and it explains why and how your skincare routine needs to adapt when the cold weather sets in.

Consultant Dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid break down exactly what happens to your skin in winter and how to protect it. Using practical, evidence-based advice, they explain how to keep your skin hydrated, calm, and glowing throughout the colder months.

You’ll learn:

• Why winter damages the skin barrier and increases dryness, irritation, and flare-ups
• How central heating, low humidity, and wind affect hydration
• Which skincare ingredients to pause (and which to prioritise) in winter
• How to usehyaluronic acid, peptide moisturisers, and SPF effectively in cold weather
• Why consistency matters more than adding lots of new products
• How winter habits like scarves, skiing, alcohol, sleep, and diet impact your skin
• Simple dermatologist-approved tweaks for dry, sensitive, acne-prone, or rosacea-prone skin

Whether you’re dealing with flaky skin, breakouts, sensitivity, or dullness, this episode offers clear, realistic advice you can actually stick to, no overcomplicated routines required.

Products mentioned:

• La Roche-Posay Anthelios UVMune 400 Dermo-Pediatrics Kids Ultra Light Invinsible Fluid SPF 50+
• Trinny London, Bounce Back Intense Peptide Moisturiser
• The INKEY List Peptide Moisturizer
• Allies of Skin Peptides and Antioxidants Advanced Firming Daily Treatment
• Youthbomb Biologic Collagen Peptide Cream
• SkinCeuticals H.A INTENSIFIER (M2)
• Multi-Molecular Hyaluronic Complex (MMHC2)

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Klira - Founded by Dr Emma Craythorne, Klira is a bespoke luxury skincare formula prescribed by dermatologists. You may hear it mentioned from time to time on the podcast and if you want to find out more head over to klira.skin

Producer: Ella Blaxill

Series Editor: Eve Streeter

Music by Simon Elms.

This is a Raconteur Studios Production.

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