🗓 By Jarvis – Juin 2025
⏱ Estimated reading time: 10 min
Introduction
If your skin stings, flakes, or turns red when the temperature drops, you’re not alone. Cold air, wind, and indoor heating can turn sensitive skin into a battleground. But with the right approach, you can soothe and protect it all season long.
Why Cold Weather Aggravates Sensitivity
Low humidity, windburn, and harsh indoor heating dehydrate the skin and disrupt the lipid barrier. This makes skin more reactive and prone to redness or inflammation.
Avoid Harsh Cleansers and Actives
Foaming cleansers and strong acids can strip sensitive skin further. Switch to gentle, non-foaming cleansers and avoid unnecessary exfoliation during flare-ups.
Look for Calming Ingredients
Choose skincare with ingredients like aloe vera, colloidal oatmeal, panthenol, and centella asiatica. These calm inflammation and support healing.
Protect With Occlusives and Minimalist Formulas
Rich, fragrance-free creams that contain ceramides or petrolatum help shield skin from harsh environments. Avoid layering too many actives—less is more in winter.
Keep It Short and Simple
Stick to a routine of 3–4 well-tolerated products. Cleanse, hydrate, protect. Patch test new items and give your skin time to adjust.