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
- Morning: gentle cleanser, cream, sunscreen.
- Night: gentle cleanser, cream, two or three drops of face oil.
- 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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