5 key cosmetic ingredients for this winter

With the arrival of colder weather, it's important to adapt your skincare routine to your skin's needs, as it becomes rougher, more irritated, and redder. As we've mentioned in other posts, low temperatures weaken the skin barrier, dehydrating it and dulling its tone. 

If you want to maintain healthy, radiant skin, we recommend 5 essential active ingredients for your facial care routine. 

Ceramides 

Ceramides are lipids responsible for maintaining the bond between skin cells and thus preventing transepidermal water loss; in other words, they act as a kind of "cement" to prevent the skin from drying out or becoming damaged. 

Although our skin naturally contains ceramides, these decrease with age, which is why it's necessary to use cosmetic products containing ceramides. 

Our facial day cream is formulated with ceramides and other hydrating ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to deeply moisturize and nourish the skin. This improves skin elasticity and firmness, and reduces the feeling of tightness and dryness. 

Retinol-like 

Retinol is one of the star active ingredients of winter thanks to its regenerating and retexturizing properties. This active ingredient works from within, repairing and stimulating skin cell renewal. Perfect for combating the main signs of aging such as wrinkles and dark spots. 

At Arganour, we have formulated Balance with a natural alternative to retinol: Revinage. This complex of natural extracts works similarly to retinoids, but without irritating or disrupting the skin barrier. 

Antioxidants 

Antioxidants are key in your winter skincare routine, especially vitamin C. This ingredient helps neutralize the oxidative stress generated by free radicals, thus delaying skin aging.  

In addition, vitamin C has been shown to boost radiance and stimulate collagen production, improving skin hydration and protection. Include our Purity serum in your daily skincare routine and enjoy radiant, healthy-looking skin. 

Inulin 

Inulin is a prebiotic that helps balance and strengthen the skin's microbiota by stimulating the growth of beneficial microorganisms and reducing the presence of harmful ones. This ingredient, derived from chicory root, significantly improves skin health. 

Our facial cleansing gel is formulated with inulin to provide gentle cleansing that respects the skin's barrier function. In fact, it reduces the irritation caused by surfactants used to remove dirt, impurities, and makeup from the face. 

Hyaluronic acid 

Hyaluronic acid is one of the most powerful and widely used hydrating ingredients during the winter months. It deeply hydrates the skin and creates a protective film to prevent transepidermal water loss. 

Our Radiance Facial Serum is formulated with four different molecular weights of hyaluronic acid to act on the different layers of the skin, hydrating, restoring, and soothing them. 

Want to create a skincare routine tailored to your skin type? Request a cosmetic consultation with our experts who will help you choose the cosmetic products that best suit your skin and needs.