Why You Need a Rich Moisturiser This Winter

Winter in New Zealand may be beautiful, but it’s no friend to your skin. From cold air and harsh winds to indoor heating, the season can leave your face feeling dry, tight, and irritated. The solution? A rich, nourishing moisturiser that protects, strengthens, and deeply hydrates.

Here’s why your skin needs one this winter:

1. Winter Air = Dry Skin

Cold temperatures and low humidity strip moisture from your skin. A rich moisturiser works by sealing in hydration, preventing flakiness, and restoring your natural glow.

2. Indoor Heating = Skin Dehydration

That cozy heater? It’s secretly dehydrating your skin. Indoor heating reduces moisture levels in the air, making your skin drier without you realising it. A richer formula helps replenish what’s lost and keeps your skin comfortable all day.

 

3. Protection from Harsh Winds

NZ’s winter winds can be brutal, causing redness, irritation, and even windburn. Rich moisturisers act as a barrier against environmental stress, shielding your skin while locking in moisture.

 

4. Strengthens Your Skin Barrier

Ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and glycerin in rich moisturisers don’t just hydrate — they fortify your skin’s protective barrier, helping it resist damage, dryness, and irritation.

 

 5. Calms Sensitivity & Redness

If your skin tends to get itchy, red, or reactive in winter, you're not alone. A soothing, rich cream helps reduce inflammation and restore skin balance.

6. Anti-Aging Benefits

Dehydrated skin = more visible fine lines. A rich moisturiser deeply hydrates and plumps the skin, smoothing texture and improving elasticity. It’s a key step in your winter anti-aging routine.

7. Oily Skin Still Needs Moisture

Even oily skin types get dehydrated in winter. A balanced, rich moisturiser can help regulate sebum production, calm irritation, and improve your skin’s overall moisture balance, without clogging pores.

 

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So, What’s Our Winter Must-Have?

We love the Beauty of Joseon Dynasty Cream — a luxuriously rich formula that hydrates, calms, and strengthens your skin barrier all in one. Perfect for New Zealand winter, and yes — it’s in stock and ships locally with The Velvet Method.

 

 

Final Thought:

No matter your skin type, winter skin needs extra love. A rich moisturiser is one of the simplest ways to protect and nourish your skin, so you can keep glowing even in the coldest months.