Winter-Proof Your Skin and Your Eyes: Allure’s Guide to Staying Hydrated & Glowing This Season

Winter in Indiana can be beautiful — but the cold air, low humidity, and constant indoor heating can take a real toll on both your skin and your eyes. If you’ve noticed more dryness, irritation, dullness, or sensitivity this time of year, you’re not alone. At Allure Eyecare + Aesthetics, we see a seasonal spike in dry eye symptoms and dehydrated skin every winter.

Here’s your go-to guide for keeping both looking and feeling their best all season long.

Why Winter Causes Dry Eyes

Cold temperatures + dry indoor heat = the perfect storm for evaporative dry eye. You may experience:

  • Burning or stinging

  • Watery eyes (yes — tearing is often a sign of dryness!)

  • Blurry vision that improves with blinking

  • Light sensitivity

  • Soreness around the lids

Tip: If your symptoms have worsened lately, you may benefit from a winter dry eye plan tailored to your needs. Treatments like IPL, RF, and LLLT can help restore healthy oil glands and comfort.

Winter Skincare: Hydration Is Everything

Winter strips your skin of its natural moisture barrier. To keep your skin glowing instead of dull and flaky:

1. Switch to a gentler cleanser

Avoid anything foaming or stripping. Cream-based cleansers protect your moisture barrier.

2. Add a hydrating serum

Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, peptides, ceramides, or squalane.

3. Moisturize twice daily

A richer moisturizer helps lock in hydration when the air is dry.

4. Don’t skip SPF

UV rays reflect off snow and clouds — they still age your skin and irritate eyes year-round.

5. Book a winter facial reset

Treatments like dermaplaning, chemical peels, and SkinPen microneedling boost glow, smooth texture, and help products absorb better.

Your skin will thank you by spring.

How to Support Both Your Eyes & Skin This Winter

A few small habits can make a big difference:

  • Use a humidifier at home

  • Take screen breaks to reduce evaporative dryness

  • Apply a hydrating eye cream to protect delicate periocular skin

  • Use warm compresses or our in-office therapies to keep oil glands clear

  • Drink plenty of water

  • Upgrade skincare to winter-friendly formulas

Winter doesn’t have to mean dry and uncomfortable — with the right routine, it can be a time your skin and eyes actually thrive.

Bottom Line

Winter dryness is common — but preventable. Whether you’re looking to soothe irritated eyes, refresh your skin, or gift someone special a little holiday glow, we’re here to help you feel your best all season long.

If you’re ready for personalized recommendations, book your winter visit anytime at allure-eyes.com. Dr. Christensen can perform a dry eye consultation with you. Tessa or Shaylee, licensed estheticians, can do skin consultations. We look forward to caring for your eyes and skin.

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