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Skin care for cold, dry weather, the Nordic way
Wind, heating and low humidity: practical habits from the north for winter skin.
Cold air holds little moisture, and indoor heating dries it further. Skin feels it first.
Layer hydration, then seal it
A hydrating toner or hyaluronic serum adds water-binding ingredients; a cream or overnight mask on top helps hold them in. In winter, many people simply move their richest product to every evening.
Lukewarm, not hot
Hot showers and hot water on the face feel good in January but tend to leave skin tighter afterwards. Keep it lukewarm and pat dry.
Go easy on exfoliation
When skin feels tight or flaky, scale back acids and scrubs to once a week, and focus on comfort.
Don't skip sunscreen
Snow reflects a large share of UV light, so sunny winter days outdoors still call for broad-spectrum SPF.
Hands and lips too
They have fewer oil glands and dry out fastest. Keep a hand cream by the sink and a balm in your pocket.
Humidity helps
A humidifier in the bedroom is one of the simplest winter skin habits in northern homes.
