THE WINTER-PROOF beauty guide

Discover how to keep your glow and embrace the cold season well and beautifully.

- Words by Lolita Walters

From dry, lacklustre skin to static-prone hair, winter brings a handful of beauty woes, but they don't have to define the season.

Winter is a paradox. It's a season of cosy moments, nourishment and comforts, yet it can also be harsh and ruthless on your skin, hair and overall vitality. Just as you instinctively swap breezy linen for layers of cashmere when the temperature drops, your beauty routine deserves the same seasonal shift. The drop in humidity, coupled with indoor heating and a natural tendency to move less and crave richer foods, alters the body's rhythms, affecting everything from circulation and lymphatic flow to skin regeneration and hair health.

But year-round beauty isn't about resisting the seasons — it’s about working with them. From dry, lacklustre skin to static-prone hair, winter brings a handful of beauty woes, but they don't have to define the season. Here are some of the most common cold-weather concerns and how to beat them by winter-proofing your beauty routine, so you can glide through the chilly months feeling as resilient and radiant as ever.

Dry, dull skin that feels like parchment

Winter air is a moisture thief. The low humidity outside and artificial heating indoors create an environment where water evaporates from the skin more quickly, leaving it tight, rough and prone to irritation. Compounding this, cold temperatures slow circulation, meaning fewer nutrients reach the skin's surface, affecting its glow and ability to repair.