Winter Skin Care: Why Hyaluronic Acid & Skin Omegas Are Essential This Season

Joanne Thompson
6 days ago
3 min read

Winter can be one of the most challenging seasons for our skin. Cold outdoor temperatures, indoor heating, harsh winds and lower humidity levels all work together to strip moisture from the skin, leaving it feeling tight, dry, sensitive and dull.

If your skin feels “different” in winter — more reactive, flaky or dehydrated — you’re not imagining it. The key to maintaining healthy, glowing skin during the colder months is supporting hydration and strengthening the skin barrier.

Two of the most important ingredients to focus on at this time of year are hyaluronic acid and skin-supporting omegas.

Why Winter Dehydrates the Skin

During winter, the skin loses water more easily due to:

Cold air and wind increasing moisture loss
Central heating drying out the air indoors
A weakened skin barrier
Reduced oil production

This combination can lead to dehydration (lack of water in the skin) and dryness (lack of oil). To combat this effectively, we need to hydrate the skin and protect it.

Hyaluronic Acid: The Ultimate Hydration Booster

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule found in the skin. Its superpower? It can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it one of the most effective ingredients for combating dehydration.

Benefits of Hyaluronic Acid in Winter:

Deeply hydrates the skin
Plumps fine lines caused by dryness
Improves skin elasticity and comfort
Leaves skin smooth, fresh and glowing

How to Use It:

Apply hyaluronic acid after cleansing on slightly damp skin. This allows it to draw moisture into the skin before sealing it in with a moisturiser or oil.

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Skin Omegas: Protecting & Repairing the Barrier

While hyaluronic acid draws water into the skin, omega fatty acids help keep it there.

Omegas (such as omega-3, omega-6 and omega-9) are essential fats that support the skin’s lipid barrier — the protective layer that prevents moisture loss and shields the skin from environmental stress.

Benefits of Skin Omegas:

Strengthen and repair the skin barrier
Reduce dryness, flaking and sensitivity
Calm irritated or reactive skin
Improve overall skin resilience and glow

Omegas can be used topically in serums or oils, and internally through nutrition or supplements for deeper skin support.

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Why Hyaluronic Acid & Omegas Work Best Together

Think of hyaluronic acid as the ingredient that fills the skin with water, and omegas as the ingredient that locks that water in.

Using both together:

Improves hydration at deeper levels
Prevents transepidermal water loss
Keeps skin comfortable, calm and glowing throughout winter

This combination is especially beneficial if you experience:

Tightness after cleansing
Flaky makeup application
Sensitivity or redness
Dull, tired-looking skin

Winter Skincare Tips from the Clinic

✔ Apply serums before heavier creams

✔ Avoid over-exfoliating in winter

✔ Use lukewarm water when cleansing

✔ Continue wearing SPF daily

✔ Support your skin internally with good fats and hydration

If your skin feels out of balance, a professional skin consultation can help tailor your routine to exactly what your skin needs this season.

Ready to Support Your Skin This Winter?

Winter skin doesn’t need to feel uncomfortable or compromised. With the right ingredients and a supportive routine, your skin can stay hydrated, resilient and radiant all season long.

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