Winter can be one of the most challenging seasons for your skin, as the combination of cold outdoor temperatures, low humidity, and constant exposure to indoor heating creates the perfect storm for dehydration and barrier disruption. When the air becomes dry, it immediately begins to pull moisture from the skin, causing the upper layers to lose water faster than they can be replenished. This leads to tightness, flakiness, and a rough texture, but the effects go far deeper than what you can see on the surface. As the skin dries out, the protective lipid barrier-your skin’s natural shield against irritants, bacteria, and environmental aggressors-becomes compromised. Without enough moisture and lipid support, the skin’s “mortar” weakens, allowing microscopic cracks to form that make the complexion more vulnerable to redness, irritation, and inflammation. This weakened barrier also means your skin can no longer effectively retain hydration, creating a cycle of dryness that worsens over time. In severe cases, this can trigger sensitivity, itching, and even eczema flare-ups. Additionally, compromised winter skin becomes less efficient at repairing itself, slowing cellular turnover and causing dullness. All of these effects highlight why winter dryness isn’t just a seasonal nuisance-it’s a barrier integrity issue that requires targeted hydration, nourishment, and gentle care to restore balance and maintain healthy, resilient skin.
Skincare masks are one of the most powerful and transformative treatments you can add to your winter routine, delivering a concentrated dose of hydration that instantly replenishes skin stressed by cold air, harsh winds, and moisture-zapping indoor heating. Unlike everyday moisturizers, masks are formulated with richer textures and higher levels of active ingredients think ceramides, hyaluronic acid, peptides, squalane, and soothing botanical extracts-that penetrate deeply to restore suppleness and calm irritation. During winter, when your skin barrier becomes compromised and struggles to hold onto water, a mask acts like an intensive therapy session, flooding the skin with the moisture and nourishment it lacks. Cream masks cocoon the complexion in comforting emollients that lock in hydration, while gel masks deliver refreshing plumpness and sheet masks drench the skin in serum-like moisture for immediate glow. Weekly masking can visibly reduce flakiness, dullness, and tightness, helping your complexion remain soft, radiant, and resilient even in the driest months. Whether you use them as a quick recovery treatment or an overnight skin-repair ritual, winter skincare masks offer a luxurious yet essential boost that truly winter-proofs your skin from the inside out.
Intensely hydrate and rejuvenate skin overnight with this nourishing hyaluronic acid mask with a high molecular weight hyaluronic acid that occludes the skin, attracting and holding 1,000 times its weight in moisture within the skin. Niacinamide (2%) a potent, yet calming antioxidant that delivers multiple important benefits to the skin. Panthenol (2%) a pro-vitamin of b5 that provides deep moisturization and reduces TEWL to increase skin’s overall moisture retention.
An essential skincare icon Valmont’s worldwide best seller, with one jar sold every two minutes. With a fine, cream-like texture, Prime Renewing Pack erases signs of aging, fatigue and fine lines while refreshing the complexion.
Diminish the visible signs of aging while you sleep with this deeply hydrating night cream for the face, neck and decolletage. Enticing monoi and evening primrose oil unite with Argan Stem Cell Complex to rejuvenate the look of aging skin and smooth the appearance of wrinkles. Argan Stem Cell Complex: contains Argan Plant Stem Cells and Nutmeg Seed, rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, polyphenols; helps visibly firm and tighten to renew the look of healthy skin Natural Retinol Alternative: derived from chicory root oligosaccharides and tara tree gum to help visibly rejuvenate your look with smoother and firmer-looking skin Argan Oil: contains polyphenols, tocopherols, squalene, Vitamin E to nourish dry skin and promote skin hydration by restoring moisture Monoi: fragrant Tahitian oil derived from soaking the petals of Tahitian gardenias in oil; hydrates and helps improve the appearance of skin’s surface resulting in firmer-looking skin Evening Primrose Oil: rich in omega 6 essential fatty acids. Soothes and restores dry skin Shea Butter: high in triglycerides; excellent emollient which replenishes the skin’s moisture barrier and repairs dry skin
