3 steps to soft winter skin

Dry winter skin? Are you still using the same skincare products as in the fall? Then it's no wonder your skin feels dry and dehydrated.

Most people remember to switch to a richer cream when winter comes – but cleansing is just as important. If you spend a lot of time outdoors or work in a dry indoor environment, it's also a good idea to use a balm to prevent moisture loss from your skin.

Step 1: Cleanse - How to choose the right cleanser for your skin

When cold, windy, and dry indoor air stress the skin barrier, a cleanser that lathers a lot can be too “stripping” and leave the skin tight and dehydrated. A clue is if your skin feels dry after you cleanse it and that you feel your skin thirsting for cream? Then you are probably using the wrong cleanser for your skin.

Which cleanser should I choose in winter?

If you use a foam cleanser, is your skin feeling a little dry now in the cold of winter? In that case, it might be smart to switch to a gentle cream cleanser that cleanses without stripping your skin of its protective lipids. And if you already use a cream cleanser but your skin still feels dry or sensitive, a nourishing oil cleanser might be an even better winter choice – it dissolves dirt and makeup while providing more comfort and support for the barrier.

Cleanser for oily skin - acne prone

When your skin has an oily surface in the morning and throughout the day, choose Pore Clarifying cleanser . This is gentle on the skin while foaming lightly and leaving the skin feeling clean and clear.

Cleanser for combination skin without acne problems

Your skin is not very dry but also does not have a layer of oil on the surface of the skin in the winter. Barrier Care Cleanser : This cleanses and contains an optimal balance of moisture and oil. Protects the skin so that it does not become dehydrated and tight after cleansing.

Cleanse for dry winter skin

Your skin often feels dry, dehydrated and tight and you notice that fine lines are more prominent. Pure Lipid Cleanser cleanses effectively while leaving your skin soft and supple. Tip! Apply to skin before showering to protect against moisture loss.

Step 2: Choose the right face cream

Your skin needs more nourishment and ceramide replenishment in the winter, especially if you have dry skin or are over 40. Ceramide levels drop sharply then. Switch to a cream that is designed to support skin in a cold Nordic climate. 

Face cream for oily and greasy skin

When your skin has a constantly oily surface, you have a lot of natural protection against cold and chilly weather.

• If you have acne-prone skin, you can choose Ultra-light Moisturiser.
• If you have combination to oily skin without acne or sensitive skin with a tendency to redness, you can go for Ectoin Light Moisturiser.

Face cream for normal to slightly dry skin:

• When the skin doesn't feel particularly dry, you can use Ectoin Light Moisturiser , which provides lots of moisture without weighing the skin down.
• If you like a slightly richer cream that still absorbs well into the skin, you can use Ceramide Rich Moisturiser at night throughout the winter.

Face cream for dry winter skin

• If your skin feels dry but you want a light cream that absorbs well, you can choose Ceramide Rich Moisturiser.
• If you prefer a rich consistency, you can choose Favn eye and facial cream.

Step 3: How to prevent moisture loss in the winter cold

In winter, the skin barrier is often weakened and the moisture from creams and serums evaporates quickly from the skin if you don't seal it with an oil-based serum, facial oil or balm. In winter, add this as the last layer in your routine. Here's a little guide so you can choose the right product for your skin:

How to prevent moisture loss without triggering acne

Correcting serum contains squalane, vitamin C and bakuchiol which reduces acne, pigmentation spots and acne scars. The serum gives a fantastic glow. This is an oil-based serum and will therefore help prevent moisture loss from the skin but at the same time not be too greasy.

Normal to dry winter skin - help skin retain moisture

• Budget-friendly: Pure lipid cleanser can be used as both a facial oil and a cleanser. Voted best cleanser of 2025. This is absolutely great to use over your face cream.
• When you want to work on several things at once: Correcting serum is great if you want to combine working on wrinkles, pigment spots and skin texture with sealing in moisture (countering moisture loss).
• If you spend a lot of time outside in the cold winter: If you spend a lot of time outside in the cold, such as skiing, walking the dog, or similar, you should use a balm to prevent your skin from becoming dry in the winter. Apply it to dry areas such as cheeks and lips.

Dry skin needs this badly in the winter cold

Use a facial balm every night and in the morning when needed. SOS Ceramide balm is an incredibly important step to prevent the moisture from your facial cream from evaporating now that the skin barrier is extra weakened in winter. If you only use a cream and your skin is dry, much of the moisture will evaporate quickly and your skin will feel dry again.

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