Winter weather can wreak havoc on your skin, leading to dryness, irritation, and a compromised skin barrier. But with the right strategies and products, your skin can remain hydrated and healthy throughout the colder months.
At 1611 LABS, our science-backed formulations are designed to tackle winter skin concerns head-on, delivering transformative results even in harsh conditions.
Here are the top three skincare tips to maintain hydration this winter, featuring our winter hydration heroes.
Prioritize Multi-Layered Hydration
Cold air and indoor heating strip your skin of moisture, so it’s crucial to focus on hydrating from within and without. Multi-layered hydration is key:
Start with a hydrating serum – Use the Formula 1|v.7 Intense Moisturisation and Anti-Dehydration Complex, which features a 3D patented hydration system and multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acid complex. This serum hydrates across all skin layers, replenishing moisture and reducing trans-epidermal water loss (TEWL).
Seal with a ceramide-rich moisturizer – Lock in hydration with Formula 7|v.7 360 Barrier Repair Treatment Serum. Enriched with ceramides 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, this serum strengthens the skin barrier and prevents moisture loss.
Don’t forget a face oil – For extra nourishment, add a few drops of the Formula 9|v.8 Cellular Repair Treatment Oil, a lightweight yet potent oil that promotes long-lasting hydration and soothes irritation.
Pro Tip: Always apply products to slightly damp skin to enhance absorption and hydration retention.
Repair and Protect the Skin Barrier
Your skin barrier is the first line of defence against environmental stressors. Strengthening it ensures your skin retains moisture and remains resilient.
Cleanse gently – Avoid harsh, stripping cleansers. Opt for a pH-balanced formula to maintain your skin’s natural oils.
Use barrier-repair treatment – Incorporate Formula 7|v.7, which combines biomimetic ceramides and centella asiatica to repair and protect the skin. This serum is ideal for dry, sensitive, or damaged skin.
Avoid over-exfoliation – While exfoliation is great for speeding up the cell renewal process, overdoing it can weaken the barrier. Limit chemical exfoliants to 2/3 times weekly during winter.
Pro Tip: Apply products immediately after cleansing to help trap moisture within your skin.
Don’t Neglect your Hands & Body
Winter dryness doesn’t just affect your face. Pay special attention to often-overlooked areas like your lips, hands, and body.
Hydrate your lips – Use a rich balm infused with antioxidants to help protect against cracking and dryness.
Moisturize your hands and body – After showering, apply a hydrating lotion or body cream to damp skin to lock in moisture. Look for formulas with ingredients like glycerin, urea, shea butter, or ceramides.
Invest in SPF. Even in winter, UV rays can damage your skin. Apply SPF daily to help protect from damaging UV rays.
SHOP our winter skin heroes –
Formulated with patented, skin-mimetic technology comprising of phosphatidylglycerol, a naturally-occurring phospholipid; Formula 1|v.7 helps stimulate the expression of epidermal proteins; known to strengthen the skin barrier, hydrate the skin and reduce the inflammatory signalling pathways.
Formulated with 5 different ceramides, hemp seed oil, purified extract of centella asiatica, biomimetic peptides, glyceryl glucoside & plant extracts to help accelerate skin repair process on damaged skin.
Incredibly lightweight, fast-absorbing treatment oil with rosehip seed oil, rich in linoleic acid to help regenerate the skin; whilst pomegranate seed oil, rich in punicic acid, has an anti-oxidative effect and counteracts premature skin aging.