Winter can be brutal on your skin. Cold temperatures, dry air, and indoor heating all contribute to dry skin, eczema flare-ups, and increased irritation, especially if your skin barrier is already compromised.
Many people know to use an eczema cream or a gentle body wash during winter. But there’s one critical step in a winter skincare routine that’s often overlooked and missing it could be the reason your skin still feels dry and uncomfortable.
The Winter Skin Secret Most People Miss
If you have eczema or very dry skin, chances are you already use a topical eczema cream and perhaps a therapeutic body wash. While these are essential, they work best when paired with the right preparation.
The key step many people skip is using a skin therapy oil immediately after bathing and before applying cream.
After showering, your skin is clean but it’s also losing moisture rapidly. Research shows that up to 20–25% of skin moisture can be lost within minutes of getting out of the shower if the skin barrier isn’t protected. In winter, this moisture loss happens even faster due to cold air and low humidity.
Why Using Skin Therapy Oil First Matters
Applying Grahams Natural Skin Therapy Oil to slightly damp skin helps trap moisture before it escapes. This step is crucial for anyone managing eczema, psoriasis, or chronically dry skin.
Skin Therapy Oil:
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Locks in hydration after showering
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Supports the skin barrier during winter
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Helps prevent transepidermal water loss
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Prepares the skin to absorb moisturising creams more effectively
By sealing in moisture first, you create the ideal environment for your eczema cream to deliver long-lasting relief.
The Best Winter Skincare Routine for Eczema-Prone Skin
For optimal results, especially during winter, we recommend following this three-step skin therapy routine:
1. Cleanse Gently
Use Grahams Natural Intensive Therapy Body Wash to cleanse the skin without stripping natural oils. Harsh soaps can worsen dryness and eczema symptoms, particularly in colder months.
2. Apply Skin Therapy Oil on Damp Skin
After showering, gently pat skin dry and apply Skin Therapy Oil while skin is still slightly damp. This helps lock in moisture and reduce dryness before it starts.
3. Seal with Skin Therapy C+ Eczema Cream
Finish with Grahams Natural C+ Eczema & Dermatitis Cream, which naturally hydrates, soothes irritation, and helps relieve eczema symptoms. Applied over oil, the cream works even more effectively.
Why Eczema Cream Alone May Not Be Enough in Winter
Many people rely solely on a moisturising cream for eczema but during winter this often isn’t sufficient.
Without an oil layer:
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Moisture evaporates quickly
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Skin becomes dry again sooner
Eczema flare-ups may worsen
Using Skin Therapy Oil before cream helps keep skin hydrated for longer, improves comfort, and supports healthier-looking skin throughout winter.
Protect Your Skin This Winter
If your winter skincare routine isn’t delivering the relief you expect, the solution may be as simple as changing the order of your products. This winter, don’t ignore the secret step:
Cleanse. Oil. Cream.
Your skin deserves better protection especially in the colder months.
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