As the weather cools down, skin and hair that felt fine all summer can start to feel tight, flaky, or unusually dry. Winter in Pakistan is not extreme, but the drop in humidity is enough to throw off a routine that worked perfectly from March through September. Here is what actually needs to change.
Switch to Richer Hydration
Lightweight serums are great in summer, but going into winter your skin needs something with more staying power. The Korean Glass Skin Serum works well here because hyaluronic acid pulls in moisture and niacinamide helps the skin barrier hold on to it, which matters more when the air itself is drier.
Exfoliate Less, Not More
Dry winter skin can feel rough, and the instinct is to scrub harder. Do the opposite. Cut back to once or twice a week with something gentle like the Coconut Sugar Scrub, and let hydration do most of the work instead of exfoliation.
Add a Clay Mask, But Less Often
Clay masks are drawn to oil, which makes them great for congested summer skin but a bit much for winter if used too frequently. Dial the Moroccan Clay Mask back to once every 10 to 14 days in colder months, and always follow it with a hydrating serum, never leave skin bare after clay.
Do Not Skip Hair Oil
Scalps get dry in winter too, which shows up as flaking and static, not just visible dandruff. A weekly oiling session with Rosemary Hair Oil or Premium Hair Growth Oil left in for a couple of hours before wash day keeps both scalp and strands from drying out.
A Simple Winter Routine
- AM: Cleanse, Glass Skin Serum, moisturizer, sunscreen
- PM: Cleanse, Glass Skin Serum, heavier night cream if needed
- 2x/week: Coconut Sugar Scrub
- Every 10 to 14 days: Moroccan Clay Mask
- Weekly: Hair oil treatment before wash day
None of this needs to be complicated. The main shift for winter is less exfoliation, more hydration, and not skipping the scalp just because it is hidden under a shawl. Browse the full Rawaayat range to build out your winter routine.