Dermatological research increasingly links winter skin concerns to barrier damage. When the lipid structure of the skin is compromised, moisture escapes faster than it can be replenished. Recognising this shift, CodeSkin has approached moisturizers for winter through ingredient architecture and functional performance, focusing on barrier support and sustained hydration rather than surface-level relief.
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As temperatures drop, skin faces more than surface-level dryness. Cold winds, reduced humidity, and indoor heating weaken the skin barrier, increasing moisture loss and sensitivity. This often leads to tightness, flakiness, redness, and a persistent feeling of discomfort even after regular moisturising. In such conditions, relying solely on thick creams is no longer enough. Effective winter care now demands formulations that support the skin barrier while delivering hydration that lasts.
Dermatological research increasingly links winter skin concerns to barrier damage. When the lipid structure of the skin is compromised, moisture escapes faster than it can be replenished. Recognising this shift, CodeSkin has approached moisturizers for winter through ingredient architecture and functional performance, focusing on barrier support and sustained hydration rather than surface-level relief.
The Evolving Approach to Winter Moisturising
Winter skincare coverage published by Harper’s Bazaar points to an evolving focus on moisture retention and barrier care, as cold air, low humidity, and indoor heating are known to strip moisture from the skin. In that feature, aesthetic practitioner David Jack notes that ingredients such as ceramides, cholesterol, and fatty acids help support the skin’s protective structure alongside humectants like glycerin and hyaluronic acid.
Industry reporting in Allure echoes this, explaining that dermatologists recommend richer, barrier-focused products in winter to counter dryness and irritation more effectively than surface hydration alone.
Beauty editors at Harper’s Bazaar India also highlight ceramide-rich moisturisers among essential winter hydrators that help retain moisture and protect against seasonal dryness, reinforcing the value of barrier-supporting ingredients in colder months.
Together, this coverage reflects a broader editorial consensus that modern winter moisturising strategies blend moisture retention with barrier support to enhance comfort and resilience throughout the colder season.
How CodeSkin Translates This Approach into Formulation
CodeSkin builds its winter moisturisers around barrier science rather than short-term softness. The UltraIntense Moisturizer is designed for skin that feels persistently dry, tight, or uncomfortable during colder months. At its core is SK‑Influx V MB, a skin‑identical ceramide and lipid complex formulated to resemble the skin’s natural barrier lipids and support moisturisation and resilience. Alongside this, it has nourishing plant oils for sustained moisture retention and comfort, beyond mere surface relief. Soothing actives further ease seasonal sensitivity, positioning it as an ideal moisturizer for sensitive skin in winter.
“As a formulator, I created this UltraIntense Moisturizer to do more than moisturise; it reactivates your skin’s natural vitality. It restores firmness, energy, and resilience, so your skin feels youthful every single day,” says Oscar Pereira, Veteran Formulator and Founder, CodeSkin.
Extending this approach to body care, CodeSkin’s UltraAdvance Body Moisturizer tackles winter roughness, a frequent barrier to effective hydration, on body skin. With 5% urea and 5% lactic acid, it smooths and softens dry, flaky patches while boosting moisture retention. The ProBarrier system, featuring ceramides and emollients like shea butter, delivers long-lasting hydration that is better suited for colder climates.
Together, these formulations reflect a broader shift in how winter skincare is approached. Rather than relying on heaviness alone, CodeSkin focuses on ingredient synergy, barrier repair, and sustained hydration, setting a more functional benchmark for winter moisturising.
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