Does cold weather also damage the skin?

During winter, it’s common to feel the skin drier, tighter, or more sensitive. We often blame only the cold — but the truth is that winter’s impact on the skin goes far beyond temperature.

Wind, dry air, indoor heating, and constant changes between warm and cold environments create continuous stress on the skin barrier. And when this barrier weakens, the skin loses comfort, hydration, and its ability to defend itself.

What really happens to the skin in winter?

In cold weather, the skin’s natural lipid production decreases. These lipids are essential to maintain hydration and protect the skin from external aggressors.
At the same time:

• wind accelerates water loss

• heating dries out the air

• the skin becomes more reactive and sensitive

The result? Skin that is “asking for help”, even if it doesn’t look visibly damaged.

Caring for your skin in winter is not excessive — it’s about balance

There is a very common idea that skincare should only intensify in summer. But skin doesn’t work by seasons.
It works by conditions.

In winter, caring for your skin means:

• boosting hydration

• supporting regeneration

• protecting without overloading

It’s not about creating long or complex routines, but about simple, consistent gestures.

And the sun in winter? It’s still there

Even on cold or cloudy days, UV rays continue to reach the skin — especially the face, hands, and exposed areas.
Winter sun protection doesn’t need to be heavy or uncomfortable. It simply needs to be adapted to real everyday life.

A more mindful approach

Caring for your skin in winter means listening to your body, respecting the signals, and adjusting your gestures.

• No rush.
• No excess.
• No fear.

At EQ Love, we believe that caring is protecting — in every season.