How to Rebuild Your Skin Barrier After Winter
Winter can be hard on your skin. Between cold air, indoor heating, hot showers and reduced humidity, many clients arrive at our clinic in late August with signs of a compromised skin barrier — dryness, sensitivity, dullness, and unexpected breakouts.
The good news? You can repair it. At Platinum Cosmetics, we focus on barrier-first skincare because healthy skin responds better to treatments and holds onto results longer.
Here’s how to reset your skin and get it spring-ready.
Step 1: Pause the Harsh Actives
It might be time to take a short break from:
Strong retinoids
Daily exfoliating acids
Over-cleansing or double cleansing
If your skin feels tight, stings with application, or appears red or flaky, that’s your barrier telling you it needs support.
Step 2: Rebuild With Barrier-Repairing Ingredients
Look for products that contain:
Ceramides to restore the skin’s lipid layer
Niacinamide to calm inflammation
Hyaluronic acid to attract moisture
Panthenol (B5) for healing
We stock barrier-supportive options in our skin care range, and can help you choose what’s right for your skin.
Step 3: Book a Hydrating Facial
Now is the perfect time to book a deeply nourishing facial designed to:
Gently exfoliate without stripping
Reinfuse hydration and nutrients
Calm inflammation
Prepare the skin for future treatments like laser
You’ll walk out with softer, stronger, more resilient skin — and a plan to carry it into spring.
Step 4: Add Back Sun Protection
Even though it’s still cool outside, UV levels are rising. A healthy skin barrier won’t last without daily SPF.
We recommend switching to a lightweight, non-comedogenic sunscreen as the weather warms — and applying it every single morning.
Step 5: Book a Consultation Before You Jump Into Treatments
If you’re planning pigment treatments, skin rejuvenation, or Fotona laser, you’ll get better results with skin that’s strong and well-prepared.
At our Port Melbourne clinic, we’ll map out your seasonal treatment plan based on where your skin is right now — not where it was six months ago.
Ready to Reset? Let’s Talk
Book a consultation with our team and we’ll guide you through post-winter barrier repair, treatment planning, and product recommendations that suit your lifestyle and budget.