Cold, icy winds, and temperature fluctuations... Winter is a daunting season for our skin. Subjected to harsh conditions, it dries out, feels tight, and becomes more sensitive to external aggressions.

But rest assured, there are simple and effective ways to preserve the hydration and health of your skin throughout this season.

In this article, discover why winter affects your skin so much, its visible and invisible effects, and above all, our essential tips for protecting your skin in cold weather.

What are the effects of cold on the skin?

Winter doesn't just make us shiver: it also has profound impacts on the health of our skin.

The cold dries out and dehydrates your skin

In winter, the skin is attacked from all sides, both externally and internally.

Outdoors : Cold and wind remove sebum, the natural barrier that retains moisture, making the skin more vulnerable to external aggressions.

Indoors : Central heating dries out the air, depriving skin of the water it needs to hydrate. Hot baths, while comforting, worsen dehydration by removing natural lipids.

Additionally, the production of lipids, such as ceramides, naturally decreases in winter. These lipids are essential for the skin's water retention.

Visible consequences:

• Dry, rough, uncomfortable skin
• Itching due to dehydration
• Accumulation of dead cells, giving a scaly appearance to the skin

Cold: a factor that accentuates wrinkles and fine lines

In winter, dehydrated skin loses its elasticity, accentuating the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Dry air and cold temperatures exacerbate this dehydration, making the skin rougher and further highlighting the signs of aging.

Winter Redness: How the Cold Attacks Your Skin

Cold weather weakens the skin's barrier, making it more prone to irritation. Temperature fluctuations dilate blood vessels, increasing redness, especially in those with sensitive skin or rosacea. Dehydration reduces the skin's natural protection, increasing the risk of inflammation.

How to effectively protect your skin against the cold?

Choose natural products that are kind to your skin

The first step in protecting your skin from the winter cold is to pay attention to the ingredients in your products . Avoid harsh formulas, irritating ingredients, and harmful chemicals.

Choose gentle, organic, and natural skincare products , free from allergenic fragrances and alcohol. These gentle products will strengthen your skin's barrier and effectively protect your skin from the harsh cold.

Use a mild cleanser

Micellar water, soap or foaming gel are not recommended in winter: these products contain surfactants which weaken the hydrolipidic film of your skin, particularly in cold and dry weather.

It's best to opt for a cleansing oil. It mimics your skin's natural sebum, removing impurities while preserving its essential lipids.

Hydration to combat the cold

Hydration is key to protecting your skin from the cold. Here are some essential tips for keeping your skin nourished and protected this winter:

• Opt for richer creams : In winter, it's crucial to use nourishing creams. Apply them after showering on still-damp skin to promote optimal absorption and increased protection against the cold.
• Use humectants : Humectants attract water to your skin, helping maintain proper hydration levels and counteract dehydration caused by cold temperatures.
• Choose skincare that seals in moisture on the skin's surface : Use skincare that forms a protective film to prevent water from escaping and lock in moisture, while keeping your skin soft and comfortable.
• Focus on hydrating masks : A hydrating mask once a week can deeply nourish the skin, especially during the winter months when the skin needs more attention.
• Adopt layering : Layering, or superimposing treatments, is an ideal method for strengthening the skin barrier. This technique deeply hydrates and protects against tightness and external aggressions.

Healthy habits to protect your skin in winter

Take care of your skin from the inside out by eating oily fish, virgin vegetable oils, and nuts, which are perfect for strengthening your natural defenses. Also, stay hydrated by drinking at least 2 liters of water per day.

At home, turn down the heat to avoid dry air that can dry out your skin. If possible, use a humidifier for added comfort. In the shower, use lukewarm water to limit redness and irritation.

Finally, manage your stress, as it can weaken your skin. Yoga, meditation, or deep breathing can help you stay zen all winter long.

The CHO Nature routine to protect your skin from the cold

What is the Cho nature routine?

To protect your skin from the cold, hydration is essential. At CHO Nature, we address this need with an effective method: layering .

Layering is a routine that involves layering multiple products, each with a specific role to address the skin's needs. This approach helps hydrate, nourish, and protect your skin, even against winter's harsh external factors.

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Our CHO Nature Cold Weather Routine includes 7 steps of layering , centered around beauty oil, which is at the heart of this ritual. Each step aims to strengthen your skin barrier and preserve your skin's radiance all winter long.

Natural routine against the cold

Step 1: Remove makeup from your skin

In the evening, free your skin from the impurities accumulated during the day: makeup, perspiration, pollution, etc. Use a gentle makeup remover to avoid damaging your skin:

• Makeup Remover Oil : It removes the most stubborn eye and face makeup in a single stroke while providing hydration and comfort. It rinses off with water and does not sting the eyes.
• Cleansing milk : This cleansing milk, rich in vegetable oils of apricot kernel, sesame and jojoba, gently removes makeup from your skin while moisturizing it.

Step 2: Cleanse and wake up your skin

In the morning, to prepare your skin for the cold, start by applying a floral treatment mist.

In the evening, to perfect your skin cleansing, apply the floral care mist after your makeup remover.

At CHO Nature, we offer mists enriched with hyaluronic acid, perfect for hydrating and toning the skin upon waking.

• Floral Facial Mist : This orange blossom toning lotion is ideal for hydrating and preparing the skin for treatment. It facilitates the absorption of subsequent products, maintaining hydration.
• Floral Eye Care Mist : Specially formulated for the delicate eye area, this mist contains cornflower floral water to cleanse and decongest, reducing signs of fatigue.

Step 3: the eye contour

The eye area is particularly vulnerable to the cold. This fragile area can quickly dry out, and wrinkles become more pronounced.

To counter these effects, CHO Nature offers two products specially formulated to provide comfort and hydration to your eyes.

Start with the Eye Contour Beauty Oil . This deeply nourishing treatment reduces dark circles and puffiness by stimulating blood circulation and draining lymph. Its anti-inflammatory properties soothe the skin while smoothing wrinkles and fine lines.

Follow with the eye cream . Its creamy texture provides immediate comfort to the delicate skin around the eyes. Enriched with hemp oil and rosehip oil, this cream intensely nourishes and regenerates the skin. It helps fight the signs of aging and reduce wrinkles.

Step 4: Hydration

When the cold weather sets in, hydration becomes essential. The skin loses water and becomes drier, which can lead to discomfort.

This step involves replenishing the skin's water needs. At CHO Nature, we have the serum you need: Hydratense serum .

Thanks to bentonite , it prepares the skin to better allow the active ingredients to penetrate. Hyaluronic acid rehydrates the skin, smoothing it and making it softer.

Step 5: Processing

At the heart of the CHO Nature routine, this step is essential for nourishing and treating skin weakened by the cold.

In winter, tightness, dehydration, and dryness affect all skin types. To combat this, beauty oil for dry skin is the ideal ally.

Rich in nourishing oils, such as hemp oil and argan oil, it deeply hydrates and creates a protective barrier against the cold. Its essential oils of damask rose and patchouli tone and boost microcirculation for a brighter complexion.

Ultra-nourishing, this oil penetrates quickly and leaves the skin soft, protected and radiant, even in very cold temperatures.

Step 6: Nutrition

Nutrition, like hydration, is essential to keep skin healthy, especially in winter.

Our nourishing and soothing cream , perfect for dry skin. It protects against external aggressions and fights the signs of aging.

Argan oil deeply nourishes and strengthens skin elasticity, while shea butter forms a shield against the cold, repairing and softening.

Its rich texture penetrates quickly, providing immediate comfort and soothing.

Step 7: Protection

The final step in the CHO cold weather routine is to protect your skin from all external aggressions with Hydra Protect cream . Lightweight and hydrating, it maintains moisture, blurs imperfections and protects against pollution.

Thanks to hyaluronic acid, it hydrates the surface, while sunflower oil creates a barrier against the cold. Geranium, magnolia, and damask rose essential oils soothe, tone, and provide anti-aging benefits.