Winter Skincare: 3 Tips for Using Oils and Creams

To get your skin ready for winter, switch to a gentler cleanser, move from a gel to a cream moisturiser, and add a face oil at night to seal in moisture. Keep wearing sunscreen. Cream first, oil on top is the simplest winter routine for dry or normal skin; oily skin may only need the oil on drier areas. These three steps use products from the Auravedic range as examples.

Tip 1: Cleanse more gently

Cold air and low humidity already pull moisture from the skin. Foaming or harsh cleansers make this worse. Use lukewarm, not hot, water and a mild face wash such as Kumkumadi Face Wash. If your skin feels tight right after washing, your cleanser is too strong.

Tip 2: Swap your gel for a cream

Creams contain more oils and butters than gels, so they protect better in dry air. Apply on slightly damp skin, morning and night.

Tip 3: Add a face oil at night

A face oil is the final, sealing layer. Two or three drops are enough. Press into the skin after your cream.

Cream or oil: what is the difference?

Cream Face oil
Contains water? Yes No
Main job Hydrates and softens Seals moisture in
Where in routine After serum Last step at night
Auravedic example Kumkumadi Cream (with sandalwood, avocado, argan, jojoba and shea butter) Kumkumadi Tailam or Ultra Oil with Vitamin E

A simple winter routine

  1. Morning: gentle cleanser, cream, sunscreen.
  2. Night: gentle cleanser, cream, two or three drops of face oil.
  3. Weekly: skip harsh scrubs; use a hydrating mask instead.

Don't forget lips, hands and body

  • Lips: a balm before bed.
  • Hands: moisturise after every wash.
  • Body: oil or lotion on damp skin after a short, warm (not hot) shower.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use only face oil in winter, without cream?

Normal skin may manage, but dry skin usually needs both, because oil does not add water.

Does oily skin need a cream in winter?

Not always. A light lotion plus a drop of oil on dry patches is often enough.

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