Winter Skin Care Tips: How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated and Healthy This Season

As temperatures drop and indoor heating rises, skin often becomes the first to show signs of imbalance. From dryness and flakiness to increased sensitivity and irritation, the colder months place unique demands on our skin barrier. A consistent winter skin care routine is essential for maintaining hydration, balance, and overall skin health.

Why Does Your Skin Need Extra Support in Winter?

Environmental triggers such as low humidity, wind exposure and heated environments accelerate skin dryness in winter, increasing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This can result in:

• Dry and itchy skin in winter
• Flaky skin on the face and body
• Heightened sensitivity and redness
• Aggravation of conditions like eczema or rosacea

At Dr Tass Cosmetic & Skin Clinics, we take a personalised approach to skin health – tailoring every treatment to help you achieve your best skin.

What In-Clinic Treatments Support Your Winter Skin Care Routine?

Skin Boosters: Hydration From Within

Skin boosters work by delivering deep hydration directly into the dermis. Unlike topical creams that act only on the surface, these treatments support hydration within the deeper layers of the skin – enhancing elasticity, improving tone, and softening the appearance of fine lines.

Ideal during the dry winter months, skin boosters assist in barrier repair and help improve overall skin quality from the inside out.

Benefits may include:

• Enhanced skin hydration
• Reduction in the appearance of dull or crepey skin
• Smoother and more even skin texture
• Improved resilience against environmental stressors
• A more luminous complexion without altering facial contours

Regular treatments during the cooler months can help maintain a resilient, dewy complexion that holds moisture more effectively.

Medical-Grade Skin Needling

Skin needling is a minimally invasive rejuvenation procedure that creates controlled micro-injuries in the skin to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. This medically guided treatment is especially beneficial during the cooler months and may support a range of skin health improvements.

Benefits may include:

• Enhanced skin thickness and elasticity over time
• Reduction in the appearance of superficial wrinkles
• Visible improvement in the appearance of acne scarring
• Minimisation of pore size
• Support for a healthier complexion through improved skin tone and texture

By encouraging skin renewal from within, skin needling is well-suited to those seeking natural, structural skin rejuvenation.

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LED Healite Therapy

LED light therapy utilises low-level light wavelengths to stimulate cellular activity and accelerate skin regeneration. Its a non-invasive treatment that supports skin recovery, especially during the colder months when inflammation, dryness and sensity are more common.

Healite therapy is well-suited to colder months because it can:

• Calm redness and irritation
• Improve circulation and promote nutrient delivery to skin cells
• Accelerate post-treatment recovery and reduce downtime
• Support collagen production and overall skin resilience
• Aid in managing flare-ups associated with rosacea or seasonal dryness

LED therapy can be performed on its own or used alongside other treatments to enhance their effects. Its ability to treat without physical disruption makes it ideal for sensitive or reactive skin during winter.

Which At-Home Products Enhance Your Winter Skin Care Routine?

Intense Hydration Cream

Daily moisturising is essential during the cooler months, and our Intense Hydration Cream is specifically designed to support skin under winter stress. Enriched with advanced ingredients like Squalane, Shea Butter & Jojoba Seed Oil, this formula targets the visible signs of dehydration while strengthening the skin barrier.

Ideal for dry, ageing, or environmentally stressed skin, this cream helps:

• Reduce the appearance of fine lines and restore elasticity
• Deeply hydrate and lock in moisture throughout the day
• Soothe tightness, flakiness, and dullness associated with cold weather
• Reinforce the skin’s natural defences against wind, heating and low humidity
• Promote a dewy, energised glow without congestion or heaviness

To intensify results for extremely dehydrated skin, apply 1–2 pumps every six hours and mix with an antioxidant serum as advised. Suitable for all skin types, this product supports barrier integrity and comfort between in-clinic treatments, making it a key step in any winter skin care routine.

What Are the Other Practices for Winter Skin Care?

Alongside treatments and quality skincare products, consistent seasonal habits can significantly improve winter skin care outcomes. These include:

• Moisturising immediately after cleansing to seal in hydration
• Limiting exfoliation to prevent barrier damage
• Switching to richer formulations suited to cooler weather
• Avoiding long, hot showers that exacerbate dryness

These practices ensure that your routine protects and nourishes rather than strips the skin.

How Can You Keep Skin Healthy Throughout Winter?

A personalised winter skin care plan that combines professional guidance, evidence-based treatments and medically formulated products helps ensure your skin remains resilient, smooth and hydrated despite environmental stressors.

Book your personalised consultation

Every skin type reacts differently to seasonal changes. At Dr Tass Cosmetic & Skin Clinics, our experienced team of doctors, nurses, and dermal clinicians help you create a comprehensive, evidence-based winter skin care plan. If you’re seeking support from a trusted cosmetic clinic in Melbourne, our team can guide you with advanced technologies and patient-focused care. Want to know which winter treatments are best suited to your skin?