Winter Skin – It’s a Thing: Cetaphil Provides Expert Solutions for Sensitive Skin During the Cold Season
As winter brings cold temperatures and low humidity, maintaining hydrated and moisturised skin becomes a priority. The phenomenon known as “winter skin” is a real concern, particularly for individuals with sensitive skin. Cetaphil, a dermatologist tested skincare brand for sensitive skin1, delves into the reality of winter skin and offers practical solutions to keep skin healthy and hydrated during the cold months.
Understanding Winter Skin:
Winter skin refers to the dry, flaky, and irritated condition that many people experience as temperatures drop. Cold air, low humidity, and indoor heating systems all contribute to stripping the skin of its natural moisture, leading to a compromised skin barrier2. This can result in discomfort and heightened sensitivity.
Key Challenges of Winter Skin:
1. Dryness and Dehydration:
The cold, dry air outside combined with indoor heating can sap moisture from the skin, leading to a dry, tight feeling, and rough, dry and possibly dehydrated skin. This environment can worsen eczema symptoms, decrease skin elasticity, and weaken the skin’s barrier function, making it more susceptible to damage from allergens and irritants. For those with conditions like atopic dermatitis, dry air can exacerbate the problem, leading to increased discomfort and irritation3.
2. Increased Sensitivity:
Sensitive skin can become more reactive during winter, with redness, itching, and flakiness becoming more pronounced. Winter rash occurs when the skin loses too much moisture due to exposure to cold, dry air, leading to itching, inflammation, and flaky patches. These rashes can affect specific areas, such as the hands and arms, or spread throughout the body. Individuals with skin conditions like dermatitis or psoriasis may experience worsening symptoms during the winter2.
3. Compromised Skin Barrier:
A weakened skin barrier can result in increased vulnerability to environmental stressors and irritants. This heightened sensitivity can lead to a range of issues, including increased redness, itching, and inflammation. Additionally, the skin becomes more prone to infections, breakouts, and exacerbation of existing skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Proper care and hydration are crucial to maintaining a strong skin barrier and protecting the skin from these external aggressors4.
Cetaphil’s Winter Skin Solutions:
Cetaphil offers a range of products specifically formulated to address the unique challenges of winter skin, ensuring that your skin remains soft, smooth, and healthy throughout the season.
1. Hydrating Cleanse:
For dry to normal sensitive skin, start your skincare routine with Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser. This creamy formula provides continuous hydration to protect against dryness. It’s enriched with Niacinamide (Essential Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), and hydrating Glycerin to help improve the resilience of sensitive skin5.
For combination to oily sensitive skin, include the Cetaphil Oily Skin Cleanser. Specifically formulated gel deep cleans and minimises the appearance of pores without stripping the skin of its natural moisture6. Designed with Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), and Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) to preserve the natural skin barrier6.
2. Deep and Intense Moisturisation:
For intense hydration, opt for adding a hydrating serum before your moisturiser! The Cetaphil Optimal Hydration 48H Activation Serum is for dry or dehydrated sensitive skin. This lightweight serum instantly absorbs by intensely replenishing skin’s hydration for 48 hours and improves the overall quality of sensitive skin8. Featuring Cetaphil’s exclusive HydroSensitivÔ, infused with blue daisy, deeply hydrates, soothes, and improves skin quality7. This can be followed by your facial moisturiser.
Apply the Cetaphil Moisturising Cream immediately after showering to your body (and to your face after the serum should you prefer a cream to a lotion in winter time). This rich cream is proven to provide intense and lasting 48-hour hydration, and contains Niacinamide (Essential Vitamin B3), Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5), and hydrating Glycerin to help improve the resilience of sensitive skin8.
“Winter skin is a real and often uncomfortable experience, but with the right care and products, it’s possible to maintain healthy, hydrated skin throughout the season,” said Britta Wilson, Brand Manager at Cetaphil. “Our products are specifically designed to address the unique needs of sensitive skin, providing effective solutions for winter skincare challenges.”
ABOUT CETAPHIL®
Seventy-five years ago, a leading pharmacist created the first Cetaphil product – a gentle, yet powerful formula that would clean without stripping and moisturise without clogging. Today, Cetaphil is dermatologist-tested for sensitive skin and is recognised around the world. With the help of leading skincare experts, Cetaphil continues to develop innovative skincare technologies for sensitive skin that help restore, protect and maintain skin’s health every day. For more information, visit https://www.cetaphil.co.za/.
ABOUT GALDERMA
Galderma is the pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermo-Cosmetics and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body’s largest organ – the skin – meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin we’re in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story. For more information, visit https://www.galderma.com/south-africa.
References:
1. https://www.cetaphil.co.za/
2. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324532#outlook
3. https://www.healthline.com/health/dry-air#skin-issues
4. https://www.healthline.com/health/skin-barrier
5. https://www.cetaphil.co.za/cleansers/gentle-skin-cleanser/6009626121154.html
6. https://www.cetaphil.co.za/cleansers/oily-skin-cleanser/6009626121284.html
7. https://www.cetaphil.co.za/moisturisers/optimal-hydration-48h-activation-serum/3499320010986.html
8. https://www.cetaphil.co.za/moisturisers/moisturising-cream/6009626121229.html
Full product information on the Cetaphil® range is available from Galderma Laboratories South Africa (Pty) Ltd., Co. Reg. No.: 1996/000311/07, PO Box 71150, Bryanston, 2021. Tel.: (011) 706 2339. www.galderma.com. ZA-CET-2400035. Final approval date: 15/07/2024
This post was sponsored by Cetaphil.
1 comment
Meg
great product for dry skin.