Noticing your skin feels tighter, drier, or more reactive in winter? It’s not your imagination — it’s your skin barrier reacting to the season.
At Platinum Cosmetics, we see a spike in concerns like dryness, redness, flaking, and sensitivity during the colder months. Fortunately, with the right tweaks, your winter skin doesn’t have to suffer.
Here’s what we recommend — and how we support your skin both in clinic and at home.
Why Winter Skin Acts Differently
Cold air, wind, indoor heating and low humidity all impact your skin by:
Stripping natural oils
Disrupting the skin barrier
Slowing cell turnover
Reducing hydration levels
This makes skin more prone to sensitivity, dehydration, breakouts, or uneven texture — even if it’s normally balanced.
In-Clinic Support During Winter
Winter is the perfect time to support your skin with targeted, gentle treatments:
Facials: Hydrating, barrier-repair facials restore moisture and soothe inflammation. We adjust each treatment to suit your skin’s needs on the day.
Skin rejuvenation: Low-downtime treatments help brighten and smooth without overwhelming stressed skin.
Fotona laser treatments: Can be used for collagen support, texture correction, or gentle resurfacing — especially when sun exposure is lower.
Now is also a great time to tackle pigmentation or textural issues that benefit from consistency and reduced UV exposure.
Your Winter Skincare Toolkit
We’ll often recommend tweaks to your home routine during winter, such as:
Swapping to a gentler cleanser (avoid foaming or high pH formulas)
Adding a hydrating serum with glycerin, hyaluronic acid or panthenol
Switching to a richer moisturiser with ceramides or fatty acids
Introducing a barrier-supporting ingredient like niacinamide
SPF daily — yes, even in winter (UV and wind still damage skin)
Browse our skin care range in clinic or during your next visit — we’ll help you select only what’s needed.
What to Avoid
Over-exfoliating
Harsh scrubs or alcohol-based toners
Long, hot showers
Neglecting lips and hands — they’re often hit first
Book a Winter Skin Check-In
If your skin’s feeling dry, reactive, or dull this season, book a consultation and let’s create a winter plan that helps restore balance — with comfort and calm, not confusion.