Ciao, Beautiful!

When the weather cools down, our skin often sounds the alarm—tightness, dryness, flaking, redness. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

As the air gets colder and humidity drops, our skin barrier (that protective layer keeping moisture in and irritants out) has to work overtime.

The good news?

With a few small tweaks to your daily routine, you can keep your glow all winter long.

Let’s talk about how to transition your fall routine into a restorative winter one using a barrier-first approach—meaning you protect and support your skin barrier before anything else. This keeps your skin calm, hydrated, and happy all season.

1. Rethink Your Cleansing Routine

If your face feels tight or sensitive after washing, your cleanser may be too harsh for cooler weather. Switch to a gentle, creamy formula that cleans without stripping your natural oils. In fact, if you didn’t sweat overnight, consider skipping your morning cleanse altogether and just rinse with lukewarm water. This simple change can help preserve those healthy lipids your skin needs to stay balanced.

2. Apply Your Serum While Skin Is Still Damp

This is one of my favorite (and most effective) beauty hacks. After cleansing, or right after your shower, apply your serum while your skin is still slightly damp. This helps your product absorb better and locks in moisture where you want it most.

If you’re using our Hyaluronic Acid Serum, it’s especially important because humectants like HA work by attracting and holding water in the skin. If your skin is too dry when you apply it, it can actually pull moisture from your skin instead of into it.

3. Moisturize Like You Mean It

Once you’ve applied your serum, seal everything in with a rich face moisturizer and body butter. Think of this step as your “glow lock.” In the winter, I reach for our EVOO-infused Whipped Body Butter becauseit’s full of fatty acids and antioxidants that support your barrier while leaving skin soft and luminous.

Apply your moisturizer while your skin is still damp to prevent transepidermal water loss (that’s just a fancy term for moisture evaporating from your skin). Don’t forget your neck and hands because they’re the first to show signs of dryness.

4. Protect Your Skin from the Elements

Cold air, indoor heat, and even wind can leave your skin feeling rough and irritated. A cool-mist humidifier in your bedroom can work wonders by keeping the air (and your skin) comfortably hydrated while you sleep.

And no matter how cloudy it looks outside, don’t skip your sunscreen. UV rays are sneaky because they penetrate clouds and windows, contributing to collagen breakdown and uneven tone. A daily SPF is your skin’s insurance policy against dullness and premature aging.

5. Adjust Your Actives for Winter

Retinol is one of my all-time favorite anti-aging ingredients, but it can be more irritating when the air is dry. Use a pea-sized amount and follow it with a nourishing moisturizer.

Beauty Pro tip: if you have sensitive skin, try the “retinol sandwich”—apply moisturizer, then retinol, then another thin layer of moisturizer. This buffers the skin while still delivering results.

6. The Easy “Barrier-First” Winter Routine

Here’s your simple daily guide:

• Cleanser: Gentle, non-stripping (even skip AM cleanse if your skin feels balanced)

• Serum: Hydrating serum, such as Hyaluronic Acid, on damp skin

• Moisturizer: Seal hydration in with a rich face cream and body butter 

• SPF: Always finish your morning routine with broad-spectrum sunscreen

At night, you can swap SPF for your Retinol (if you use one), followed again by moisturizer.

7. Little Extras That Make a Big Difference

• Keep lip balm or a lip mask and hand cream by your bedside. Your lips and hands have fewer oil glands and lose moisture first.

• Use lukewarm (not hot) water in your shower to avoid stripping your skin.

• Stay consistent! Skin thrives on routine, especially when it’s cold and dry outside.

As we move through the cooler months, remember that your glow doesn’t have to fade—it just needs a little more care. Protect your barrier, keep your hydration in check, and choose nourishing products that work with your skin, not against it.

If you’re ready to take the guesswork out of your winter skincare, explore our collection here at Jentri Quinn. From hydrating serums to our olive oil-infused butters, every product is crafted to support healthy, radiant skin, no matter the season.

Remember, the more you know, the more you glow!

xoxo

Jentri 

ps. Need an easy, last-minute holiday gift? Check out our new limited edition Winter Lips Trio!  

(available while supplies last!)

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