Winter Skin Prep: How to Keep Your Skin Hydrated When Temperatures Drop

Key Takeaways: Winter Skincare Made Simple

• Hydration is key: Support skin health with water, healthy fats, and nutrient-rich foods.
• Protect your skin barrier with rich moisturizers and weather-friendly products.
• Vitamin E and lip care play a big role in natural skin hydration.
• SuperLysine® ColdStick offers on-the-go protection against wind, dryness, and cold exposure.

When winter rolls in with chilly air and indoor heating, your skin feels it. Dry, tight, or flaky skin is a common seasonal issue, but with the right habits and natural support, you can maintain soft, nourished skin all winter long.

Here’s how to give your skin the love it needs when the temperature drops, with a focus on skin hydration, gentle protection, and the power of nutrient-rich care.

Start with Hydration from the Inside Out

Skin hydration doesn’t start at your bathroom sink. It starts in your kitchen. During winter, we tend to drink less water and eat heavier foods, which can leave the skin feeling dull and dry.

Support your skin’s natural glow by:

• Drinking plenty of water (yes, even when it’s cold outside!)
• Adding omega-3 rich foods like flaxseeds, walnuts, and salmon
• Eating foods high in vitamin E such as almonds, sunflower seeds, and spinach

Vitamin E is especially helpful for supporting the skin’s moisture barrier and elasticity, which comes in handy when facing cold winds or dry indoor air.

Moisturize and Protect the Skin Barrier

As soon as you step outside into cold, dry air, your skin loses moisture more quickly. One of the best winter skincare tips is to apply moisturizer right after washing, when your skin is still slightly damp. This helps lock in hydration and reinforces your skin’s natural barrier.

Choose gentle, nourishing products that are free of synthetic fragrances and full of skin-loving ingredients like aloe, shea butter, and natural oils. Don’t forget areas like your hands, neck, and especially your lips — they often take the brunt of winter weather.[MJ1]  For extra-dry or cracked skin, Quantum Health’s Skin Crack Cream can provide targeted moisture and soothing relief. It’s formulated with botanicals and natural oils to help nourish and protect areas that take the brunt of winter dryness, like hands, knuckles, and heels.

Cold-Weather Lip Care: SuperLysine® ColdStick

Whether you’re skiing, sledding, walking the dog, or just stepping out into the winter air, your lips need special attention. The SuperLysine® ColdStick is a winter essential that protects and soothes lips with a blend of L-Lysine, beeswax, and herbal ingredients like calendula and echinacea.

It’s compact, goes on clear, and easy to keep in your pocket or ski jacket — ideal for cold-weather adventures or everyday errands. With added SPF 21, it also provides sun protection (yes, the winter sun is still doing damage!).

This multitasking stick helps keep lips smooth and moisturized, offering dry skin relief in one of the areas most prone to cracking and discomfort.

Final Takeaway

Winter skin care doesn’t have to be complicated. A few simple habits — staying hydrated, eating well, and protecting your skin’s natural barrier — can make a big difference. When you add in targeted tools like the SuperLysine® ColdStick, you’re giving your skin the support it needs to stay healthy and comfortable, no matter what the weather brings.

Keep your skin happy this season — explore the SuperLysine+ ColdStick here