Winter impacts your skin long before you even feel the drop in temperature. As humidity decreases, cold winds pick up, and indoor heating rises, the skin barrier — the biological shield that locks moisture in and keeps irritants out — becomes the first casualty.
Once compromised, this barrier loses water rapidly, repairs itself slowly, and becomes more reactive, leading to the tightness, dryness, and dullness most people experience through the season. Arpana Shahi, Founder of Gabit Skincare shares the essential skincare staples for soft and glowing skin.
Most people don’t realise that winter introduces a second challenge: internal dehydration. We drink far less water in cold weather, while our body still needs more. This reduces microcirculation and slows nutrient delivery to the skin, making dryness even more visible and repair even slower. Philosophy is simple: support long-term skin health all through the year, with a strong, stable skin barrier. A skin biology-first approach backed by dermatological research, designed to strengthen skin for the long run. Every formulation is designed with a simple mission: to help your skin stay healthier, longer.
Strengthening the barrier inside-out is not just a winter strategy — it’s the foundation of skin longevity.
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To simplify winter skincare and make it effective, a simple four-step ritual designed to nourish, protect, and rebuild your skin barrier through the season, to give you a healthy glow despite the harsh winter.
1. Cleanse – Barrier-Friendly Cleanse
Many cleansers strip the skin, especially in winter, leaving it dry and dull. Niacinamide & Hyaluronic Acid Face Wash is a barrier-respecting formula that cleans without disrupting essential lipids. It gently cleanses while maintaining hydration, leaving the skin soft, not stretched. Niacinamide supports the skin barrier while Hyaluronic Acid ensures you don’t lose essential moisture post-wash, ensuring skin feels soft and balanced after every wash.
2. Nourish – Antioxidant Boost for Radiance
Winter dullness often sets in due to slower cell turnover and oxidative stress. Vitamin C Serum, strengthened with Alpha Arbutin and Ferulic Acid, neutralises oxidative damage, reduces pigmentation, and visibly evens and brightens skin — restoring the radiance that winter tends to dim.
3. Rebuild – Barrier Rebuild & Hydrate
Cold air depletes essential lipids, creating gaps in the skin barrier. Ceramide & Hyaluronic Moisturiser replenishes Ceramides to rebuild the lipid layer and the skin barrier, while Hyaluronic Acid restores hydration at multiple levels. Together, they reinforce the barrier and protect your skin from dryness, sensitivity, and harsh winds.
The result is a resilient, deeply moisturised skin that withstands cold winds and dryness.
4. Protect – Daily UV & Pollutant Shield
UV rays remain constant year-round, and barrier-compromised skin is even more vulnerable. Mineral Sunscreen uses Zinc Oxide, the safest FDA-recognised sun filter, to protect from UV damage without any irritation, making it ideal for daily use even on sensitive skin.
Inside-out skin health: The role of lifestyle
Even the best skincare works optimally when your internal health supports it. Poor sleep impairs barrier recovery. Chronic stress elevates cortisol, breaking down lipids. Low hydration reduces elasticity and glow. you can understand how your daily habits — sleep, stress, hydration, movement — shape your skin over time.
When you sleep deeper, hydrate consistently, and recover better, your skin becomes naturally calmer, brighter, and more even-toned.
