Winter Skincare: Advice from Seabody Founder Dr. Helena McMahon
Dr. Helena McMahon is a trailblazing cellular biochemist who grew up on Ireland’s Atlantic coast and is the driving force behind SEABODY’s science-led, sustainable solutions.
The Impact of Winter on Your Skin
Winter months bring a unique set of skin challenges. The combination of cold, damp air and dry indoor heating can take a toll on your skin, leaving it dehydrated, sensitive, and irritated. Continuously moving between outdoor conditions and dry indoor environments, creates the perfect storm for skin that struggles to maintain hydration and balance. This can result in:
- Dryness and Flakiness: your skin may feel tight and rough due to a lack of natural oils and moisture.
- Increased Sensitivity: changes between outdoor cold and indoor warmth can make the skin more sensitive and prone to irritation.
- Dullness: The combination of cold weather and dead skin buildup can dull your complexion.
- Irritation and Inflammation: Those with conditions like eczema or rosacea may find their skin more reactive
- Skin cell damage: cold weather, wind and indoor heat can contribute to the production of free radicals, which can damage skin cells and impair the skin barrier
A 3-step Winter Skincare Routine
To combat the challenges posed by winter weather, your skincare routine needs to focus on hydrating, protecting, and repairing your skin’s barrier. Seabody’s products are formulated with marine biotechnology and cutting-edge ingredients to address these specific needs.
1. Switch to a Gentle Cleanser
Cold winds can leave your skin feeling tight, so using a non-foaming, hydrating cleanser is essential. Seabody’s Hydrogel Mask Cleanser is formulated with Maraderm™, Niacinamide, and Vitamin E to cleanse while soothing and hydrating the skin. Its calming ingredients like Chamomile and Blue Tansy help reduce inflammation, making it ideal for skin exposed to harsh winter conditions.
Helena’s Tip: In addition to daily cleansing, apply the Hydrogel Mask Cleanser as a nourishing mask once a week to replenish moisture lost to the cold and wind.
2. Boost Hydration with a Serum
The constant changes in humidity—from damp, chilly days to frosty, cold conditions followed by dry, heated interiors—can deplete your skin’s moisture levels. Seabody’s Aquasurge Day Serum is a perfect solution, packed with marine hydration factors, Niacinamide, and Hyaluronic Acid. These ingredients help your skin retain moisture, keeping it hydrated despite fluctuating weather conditions.
Helena’s Tip: Seabody Aquasruge contains polyhydroxy acid (PHA) to gently support the removal of dead skin cells while hydrating and protecting the skin barrier to give that winter dewy glow.
3. Seal in Moisture
Cold air weakens your skin’s natural barrier, leading to moisture loss. Seabody’s Glycan is enriched in Maraderm complemented with Ceramides, Squalane, Vegan Omegas and Vitamins C & E, which work together to fortify your skin’s barrier and lock in moisture. This rich moisturizer is perfect for winter, creating a protective shield against cold winds and indoor dryness.
Ingredient Spotlight: Maraderm(™)
One of Seabody’s key ingredients, Maraderm, plays a pivotal role in winter skincare. Maraderm is a bio-retinol that promotes cell turnover, which is essential in the colder months when dead skin buildup can lead to dullness and flakiness. Additionally, Maraderm supports the production of collagen and elastin—key proteins that help maintain skin’s firmness and elasticity—while acting as an antioxidant to protect against environmental stressors.
What Else Can You Do?
Don’t Forget SPF
Even in overcast winters, UV rays can still penetrate clouds and cause damage to your skin. Apply a broad-spectrum SPF of at least 30 to protect your skin from UV damage every day.
Nourish Skin Overnight
Nighttime is an ideal opportunity for deep skin repair. Seabody’s Overnight Elixir contains micro-encapsulated Maraderm, Retinyl Palmitate Vitamin E, Hyaluronic Acid, and Squalane, all of which work to restore hydration, reduce inflammation, and plump the skin while you sleep.
Add a Humidifier to Your Home
Indoor heating systems can dry out the air, worsening skin dehydration. A humidifier can help restore moisture to the air, creating a more skin-friendly environment.
Take Supplements to Support Your Skin in Winter
Seabody’s Beauty Supplements can enhance your skin’s resilience from within during winter. Marine-derived nutrients, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids in these supplements help boost hydration, reduce inflammation, and promote overall skin health.
Winter’s cold winds and fluctuating weather conditions, ranging from damp to frosty, present unique skin care challenges, but with the right products and routine, you can keep your skin healthy, hydrated, and glowing.
