Skin and hair care in winter — perfect nourishment for our skin and hair, which suffer due to adverse weather conditions. Autumn, but especially winter, can leave a significant mark on your skin. We have prepared for you an overview of the very best carrier oils, which will perfectly nourish and protect your skin and hair from undesirable weather effects.
About this article
This is an overview of seven carrier oils that are well suited to winter care for both skin and hair. For each oil you will find what makes it special and who it suits — from dry, dehydrated and irritated skin through ageing skin to hair damaged and weakened by wind and cold weather. You can add the oils to body oils, butters, creams and masks, or apply them in a small amount directly to the skin.
What harms the skin in winter
Autumn, but especially winter, can leave a significant mark on your skin. Wind, cold, lack of sunlight not only due to shorter days, and on the other hand an overheated indoor environment and transitions from intense warmth to cold and back again — these are just a few factors that lead to dry, dehydrated facial skin, chapped lips or skin on the hands, while this weather is not beneficial for the hair either.
In order for our organism not to suffer during this period, it is necessary to nourish it, in addition to quality food, also from the outside.
What oils can do in winter
- Deep hydration
Avocado oil provides extreme hydration and penetrates deeply into the skin, replenishing lost moisture without clogging pores.
- Protection from the weather
Macadamia oil helps protect the skin from damage caused by winter weather and at the same time moisturises dry skin.
- Nourishment with vitamins
Avocado oil offers intensive nourishment thanks to its high content of vitamins A, D and E.
- Regeneration and elasticity
Rosehip oil is a powerful regenerator of skin cells, and argan oil improves elasticity and firms the skin.
- Care for the hair too
Coconut oil is ideal for hair damaged and weakened by wind and cold weather.
The overview in numbers
An overview of oils for winter care
We have prepared for you an overview of the very best carrier oils, which will perfectly nourish your skin and hair and protect them from undesirable weather effects.
Avocado oil
Avocado oil provides extreme hydration and penetrates deeply into the skin. It offers intensive nourishment thanks to its high content of vitamins A, D and E. It contains up to 59 % oleic acid, which is excellent for dry or ageing skin because it penetrates the skin easily and replenishes lost moisture without clogging pores.
Argan oil
Argan oil — this liquid gold undoubtedly belongs on the list of the best oils for caring for skin stressed by winter, because it is rich in proteins that improve elasticity, firm the skin and balance sebum production. The rich, complex and unique chemical composition of argan oil restores the skin, helps soften wrinkles and protects against harmful weather conditions.
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is, from a technical standpoint, classified as a liquid wax, yet despite this status it is surprisingly non-greasy, hydrates excellently and leaves the feeling of silky and smooth skin; it even helps cleanse the pores. It is suitable in the case of skin problems and therefore excellent for protecting the skin.
Hemp oil
Hemp oil is a nourishing and deeply hydrating oil that is quickly absorbed into the skin. It supports healing, softens and soothes extremely dry, irritated and itchy skin. It is rich in omega fatty acids, proteins and vitamins that nourish and improve the barrier function of the skin.
Macadamia oil
Macadamia oil contains up to 18 % palmitoleic acid, which is an essential fatty acid found in sebum. It helps not only to protect the skin from damage caused by winter weather, but also to moisturise dry skin, which makes it an excellent protective winter oil.
Rosehip oil
Rosehip oil is a powerful regenerator of skin cells, which also helps prevent premature skin ageing, softens wrinkles and, when applied regularly, helps stretch marks and scars to fade. Its hydrating and regenerating properties make this oil the best overnight treatment for your skin, helping to replace what the harsh winter weather has taken from it.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is an oil we cannot omit — it is suitable for extremely sensitive skin. It has a high content of saturated fatty acids. It is also ideal for hair damaged and weakened by wind and cold weather. Thanks to its very low melting point (24 °C), it is suitable for winter balms.
How to use the oils
You can add the oils to body oils, butters, creams and masks, or apply them in a small amount (a few drops) regularly directly to the skin. However, it must be borne in mind that cold-pressed oils in particular retain their natural colour.
In our range you will find both organic cold-pressed and refined versions of the oils.
Frequently asked questions about oils
Practical questions about winter care — choosing an oil according to skin type, balms, hair and the colour of the finished product.
Which oil will help extremely dry and irritated skin?
Reach for hemp oil — it is nourishing, deeply hydrating, quickly absorbed, supports healing and soothes extremely dry, irritated and itchy skin. Thanks to its omega fatty acids, proteins and vitamins, it improves the barrier function of the skin.
Which oil is suitable for winter balms?
Coconut oil — thanks to its very low melting point (24 °C) it is suitable precisely for winter balms. It also has a high content of saturated fatty acids and is suitable for extremely sensitive skin.
Which oil is suitable for ageing skin?
Avocado oil contains up to 59 % oleic acid, which is excellent for dry or ageing skin. Rosehip oil is a powerful regenerator of skin cells, helps prevent premature skin ageing and softens wrinkles.
Which oil should I use for hair stressed by winter?
Coconut oil is ideal for hair damaged and weakened by wind and cold weather. Winter weather is not beneficial for the hair either.
Will the oils colour my homemade cosmetics?
It must be borne in mind that cold-pressed oils in particular retain their natural colour. In our range you will find both organic cold-pressed and refined versions of the oils.
Conclusion
Is your favourite among the oils mentioned? Do you have your own secret recipe for a winter face cream, hand cream or hair balm, or a nourishing lip balm? Share your creations with us at [email protected].
You will find carrier oils, both cold-pressed and refined versions, in the Handymade range of ingredients.
