Do you know most people think dry skin they struggle with in winter is just caused by cold air outside?

But the real culprit is often indoor heating, which drops humidity levels to below 30%, sucking moisture out of your skin faster than you can replace it with water and moisturizer. This makes winter skincare especially challenging and full of misconceptions that can make problems worse.

Winter skin troubles often come from following popular advice that sounds good but isn’t backed by how skin really works. To learn more about protecting your skin as the temperatures drop, check out our detailed Winter Skin survival guides

Let’s bust some of the most common myths so you can switch to habits and products that truly protect and nourish your skin.

Many think UV rays disappear when the sun goes down or behind clouds. The fact is, UVA rays penetrate windows and cause damage even when indoors. The reflection from snow adds to this exposure outdoors. Skipping sunscreen leaves your skin vulnerable to premature aging, dryness, and sensitivity. For more on why sunscreen is essential, our blog on Why Sunscreen is still a must as the weather cools explains it all.

What Works:What Works: Choose a lightweight, broad-spectrum SPF like Himaira’s Sunshine Lotion. It’s easy to layer under makeup or wear alone all day. Its lightweight, non-greasy formula is perfect for daily use, leaving your skin feeling fresh and protected without any sticky or white- cast residue

Covering cold, dry skin with heavy creams can seem like the answer, but thick layers often clog pores and cause breakouts. What your skin needs is hydration delivered by powerful but gentle ingredients that lock moisture in effectively.

What Works: Himaira’s Hydro Bomb 72h hydration moisturizer is expertly formulated to provide your skin with long lasting hydration. It is a lightweight, fast-absorbing formula that is perfect for dry and dehydrated skin types, providing long-lasting hydration to improve the skin condition.

We all enjoy hot showers in winter for comfort, but they strip the skin’s natural oils that lock in moisture, worsening dryness and irritation. Short, lukewarm showers better protect your skin’s barrier function.

What works: Use Himaira’s Vitamin C Face Wash, a gentle yet effective cleanser that refreshes skin without over-drying. Follow with the Hydro Bomb Moisturizer while your skin is still damp to seal in hydration.

Hydration from the inside is important, but no amount of water can replace the moisture lost to dry indoor heat and cold winds. Skin needs external care that nourishes and protects.

What works: Pair drinking water with products like Himaira’s Vitamin C serums and Hydro Bomb Moisturizer that support your skin’s moisture barrier.

Many with oily skin skip moisturizer, assuming it will reduce oiliness. This actually triggers your skin to produce more oil to compensate for lack of moisture, leading to breakouts and shine.

What works: Himaira’s Hydro Bomb Moisturizer is a light, gel-based moisturizer that locks in the skin’s moisture without clogging the pores- perfect for ALL skin types