Winter Skincare: Soothe & Protect Dry Winter Skin in Canada

Canadian winters can be beautiful — but they’re notoriously harsh on skin. Cold temperatures, dry indoor heating, icy winds, and frequent handwashing can all compromise your skin barrier. The result? Tightness, redness, and stubborn winter skin dry patches that seem impossible to soothe.

A thoughtful, minimalist winter skincare routine can make all the difference. By focusing on barrier support, deep nourishment, and gentle formulas, you can keep your skin soft, calm, and comfortable all season long.

demulcere™: Canadian Made Skincare for Winter-Sensitive Skin

At demulcere™, I formulate skincare with winter in mind — especially for sensitive, reactive, and dryness-prone skin. Every product is fragrance-free, vegan, and plastic-free, making it a conscious choice for both your skin and the environment. Each formula is rooted in research and packaged using recyclable and compostable materials sourced from Canadian suppliers.

Here’s how each product supports your winter skincare routine:

1. demulcere™ Serum: Gentle Winter Oil Cleanse & Brightening Face Oil

In winter, traditional cleansers can strip precious oils and leave your skin tight. That’s why you can use demulcere™ Serum as an oil cleanser — gently massaging it onto dry skin to lift impurities and makeup, then rinsing or wiping away. This method nourishes and protects your skin barrier while keeping cleansing simple and hydrating.

After cleansing with Serum, you can follow with the same Serum for hydration and antioxidant protection, or layer it under a winter skin moisturizer for extra nourishment.

2. demulcere™ Suds: Optional Gentle Face Cleanser

For days when you prefer a water-based cleanse, Suds is a powdered face cleanser that activates with water to form a soft, creamy lather. Made with colloidal oatmeal, kaolin clay, and rice flour, it gently cleanses without stripping your skin’s natural oils — perfect for sensitive winter skin.

3. demulcere™ Souffle & Mini Souffle: Winter Skin Moisturizer Essentials

Winter calls for richer textures — especially when dealing with persistent dryness or winter skin dry patches. Souffle is my deeply nourishing body butter, available only during the winter months. It blends cocoa butter, sunflower oil, and MCTs to provide long-lasting moisture and barrier support without a greasy feel.

Mini Souffle offers the same comforting formula in a travel-friendly size — perfect for hands, elbows, cuticles, or on-the-go touch-ups during cold days. Both are gentle enough for sensitive skin and safe for babies and breastfeeding moms, making them versatile staples for the whole household during winter.

4. demulcere™ Salve: Targeted Care for Dry Winter Spots

When winter dryness becomes stubborn, Salve steps in. This multipurpose balm is made with coconut oil, rice bran wax, and cocoa butter, offering a protective layer for lips, knuckles, heels, or any area that needs extra care during cold weather.

Winter Skin Care Tips for Cold Canadian Winters

• Oil cleanse with Serum: Skip harsh foaming cleansers on dry days and use Serum to gently lift impurities while hydrating your skin. Read how to oil cleanse here.
• Layer your moisture: Apply oils and balms on slightly damp skin to help seal in hydration.
• Protect exposed areas: Hands, lips, and cheeks are especially vulnerable to winter damage.
• Use richer formulas at night: A nourishing winter skin moisturizer can support overnight repair.
• Humidify indoors: Adding moisture back into dry indoor air can help prevent skin dehydration.
• Stick to gentle care: Fragrance-free, Canadian made skincare minimizes irritation during winter.

Winter skincare doesn’t need to be complicated — it just needs to be intentional. By choosing gentle, zero waste, Canadian made skincare designed for dry, sensitive winter skin, you can move through the season feeling soft, soothed, and supported. With demulcere™, your winter routine becomes a quiet ritual of care — even on the coldest days.