Winter Skincare Routine for Healthy Skin

Winter Skincare Face Oil Balm Routine for Healthy Skin

Introduction

Winter skincare face oil balm routines are essential when temperatures drop. Cold air, heating, and wind can cause dryness, flakiness, and discomfort.

If your skin feels tight or dull in colder months, layering a face oil and balm may help maintain balance and comfort.

This guide explores how to layer skincare in winter, and how Eckco’s U.F.O Face Oil and The Everyday Botanical Balm fit into a winter skincare face oil balm routine.

Why Winter Skincare Needs Face Oil and Balm

During winter, your skin’s barrier can be disrupted. A thoughtful routine with a face oil and balm supports moisture and comfort.

Environmental stressors to watch:

  • Cold air lacks humidity and draws moisture from the skin.
  • Indoor heating dries the air even more.
  • Wind and quick temperature changes cause sensitivity.

A 2007 study in the British Journal of Dermatology found that cold weather impairs lipid production and weakens the skin barrier.

How to Layer a Face Oil and Balm in Winter

1. Begin with a Gentle Cleanser

Choose a cream or oil-based cleanser. Avoid foaming cleansers, which can strip natural oils.

2. Mist or Hydrating Serum (Optional)

Using a mist or water-based serum helps add hydration before sealing it in.

  • Glycerin
  • Hyaluronic acid
  • Aloe vera

3. Apply a Face Oil

Face oils help replenish your skin’s lipid layer. Apply them to damp skin to lock in hydration.

Try Eckco’s U.F.O Face Oil, a clean blend of seven fruit seed oils. Key ingredients include:

  • Raspberry seed oil – Light, fast-absorbing
  • Rosehip seed oil – Balancing and smoothing
  • Prickly pear seed oil – High in antioxidants
  • Strawberry seed oil – Leaves a non-greasy finish
  • Passionfruit and pomegranate seed oils – Naturally supportive for winter routines

Apply 2–4 drops to damp skin. Press gently into your face with fingertips.

4. Seal with a Balm

Balms lock in moisture and provide protection from the elements.

Use The Everyday Botanical Balm from Eckco. It contains:

  • Kawakawa-infused oils – Nature-based and gentle
  • Shea butter – Rich and emollient
  • Plant waxes – Lightweight occlusives
  • Raspberry and rosehip oils – Smooth and nourishing

Warm a small amount between your fingers. Gently press over your face oil to finish your winter skincare face oil balm routine.

When to Use Oils and Balms in Winter Skincare

Morning Routine

  • Apply U.F.O oil to slightly damp skin.
  • Follow with a light layer of Everyday Botanical Balm.
  • Let it absorb for 5–10 minutes before sunscreen or makeup.

Evening Routine

  • Cleanse, then apply U.F.O Face Oil.
  • Follow with a richer layer of balm for overnight moisture support.

Reapply balm to exposed areas during the day to help reduce dryness.

Why Ingredient Quality Matters in Winter

Not all skincare is created equal. In cold seasons, quality makes a difference.

Eckco’s clean winter skincare approach includes:

  • Cold-pressed, unrefined, and organic oils
  • No synthetic fragrances or harsh preservatives
  • Vegan, cruelty-free, and palm-oil free
  • Recyclable glass and aluminium packaging

Common Mistakes in Winter Skincare

  • Skipping moisturiser due to oily skin
  • Using hot water – stick to lukewarm
  • Exfoliating too often – once a week is plenty
  • Applying balm on dry skin – always apply to damp or moisturised skin

What Makes a Good Winter Balm?

A balm for winter skincare should:

  • Contain emollients and occlusives
  • Be free of drying alcohol or artificial fragrance
  • Use ingredients like Kawakawa, shea butter, and seed oils

The Everyday Botanical Balm meets all these standards and works perfectly in your winter skincare face oil balm routine.

Conclusion

When temperatures fall, your skincare should rise to meet the season. A winter skincare face oil balm routine helps maintain comfort, hydration, and balance.

Eckco’s U.F.O Face Oil and The Everyday Botanical Balm are designed to support a clean, simple winter routine that works across skin types and lifestyles.

References:

  • Verdier-Sevrain, S. et al. (2007). “Skin hydration: a review on its molecular mechanisms.” British Journal of Dermatology.
  • Misery, L. et al. (2018). “Sensitive skin in the European population.” Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology.