Winter Skincare with Natural Herbal Oils

Winter tends to strip moisture from the skin faster than other seasons, making it a good time to lean on richer, herbal oils. Kumkumadi oil, applied at night, helps counter the dryness that often shows up as dull or flaky skin during colder months.

Layering oil under a light moisturiser, rather than skipping oil altogether, gives skin an extra barrier against the dry winter air. The same applies to hands and any exposed skin that tends to crack in the cold.

Small, consistent additions to your winter routine — rather than switching everything at once — tend to work best for sensitive or reactive skin.

Written by Dr. Akshay Chaudhari, BHMS (Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery), PGD in Diabetology.