As the temperature drops, it's time to tweak our skincare routine for winter. Just as we layer up in clothing, our skin needs some extra love and care too. The products that worked in warmer months might not work as well in colder weather as dry skin craves more nourishment, but what about those with oily skin? Well, we've got you covered!
While the focus often leans towards combating dry skin issues in winter, oily skin comes with its own set of challenges. You might think the cold weather is a blessing as it reduces the need for constant blotting, but here's the catch; your skin doesn't stop producing excess oil. The chilly air and low humidity can make oily skin issues worse, increasing the potential dehydration in our skin. To prevent problems like flaking, irritation, and tightness, your skin compensates by producing more oil. That's why a winter skincare routine for oily skin is essential. If you need help with a routine, here's a guide you can refer to.
Indulge in the necessary ritual of winter skin care for oily skin with tips and recommendations from Tira.
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Best winter skincare for oily skin
Cleansing:
All skincare routines are kickstarted with a good and mild cleanser. Using a mild, cleanser will help you remove excess oil, dirt, and makeup off your skin without over-drying it as well. Cleansers for oily skin as a part of their winter skin care must be non-comedogenic to prevent clogging of pores.
Face washes rich in ingredients like hyaluronic acid will help retain moisture in your skin while keeping it feeling hydrated without adding any extra oil. Cleansing twice a day is a must in your winter skincare routine.
Exfoliation:
Exfoliation is a must in your oily skin care routine in winter as it helps to eliminate dead skin cells, prevent clogged pores and even promote cell turnover as well which helps improve the texture. Using chemical exfoliators that are less abrasive can be an easy and efficient way to incorporate exfoliation into your winter skincare routines.
Chemical exfoliators like BHA’s are especially great for people with oily skin as they penetrate deep into the pores, making them effective for unclogging pores, reducing blackheads, and even treating acne. Further, opting for a clay mask can also help you effectively cleanse your skin and get rid of the impurities.
Toner:
Toners balance your skin's pH level, reducing excess oil production and even helping to tighten pores temporarily. Further, it helps to hydrate your skin and add back moisture while also calming inflammation associated with oily skin and lastly providing a clean canvas for the rest of your skincare products.
Toners infused with ingredients like niacinamide, or ceramides are perfect for winter skincare for oily skin. Niacinamide or Vitamin B3 helps to regulate oil production while having anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps to improve the skin's barrier function. On the other hand, ceramides help strengthen the skin barrier, and even combat water loss and maintain hydration, making both necessary ingredients to add to your winter skincare.
Moisturiser:
A step that is often overlooked in an oily skin care routine, moisturising is a must. Winter care for oily skin requires you to bring back the moisture in your skin that might be lost due to the dry chilly weather outside or even after using cleansers that control the excess oil. Moisturisers can help restore the lost moisture.
Opting for a water-based moisturiser is ideal for an oily skin routine in winter. Use moisturisers with ingredients like hyaluronic acid and glycerine both of which are known to draw moisture to your skin and keep it hydrated without a greasy feel.
Sunscreen:
Lastly, always remember to finish your skincare routine with sunscreen. Despite the weather change, the need for sunscreen continues to prevail all year round. Sunscreen protects your skin from harmful UV rays which can cause premature ageing, increased risk of skin cancer and skin damage like sunspots or hyperpigmentation.
Sunscreen with ingredients like Vitamin E or green tea is a perfect addition to your skincare for oily skin in winter. While vitamin E has great anti-inflammatory properties and helps control signs of ageing, green tea minimises oil production and further protects your skin.
