When cold and flu season hits, your immune system gets busy—and so does your skin. Between wiping your nose, pulling down masks, and the dry indoor air, your skin barrier can get irritated, cracked, or red. This blog explains why this happens and how using a touchless skincare routine with Rejûvaskin® Skin Recovery Cream can protect your skin and help it heal gently.
Why Your Skin Suffers More in Cold & Flu Season
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Frequent touching and wiping: Blowing your nose or adjusting your mask pulls on delicate skin and removes natural oils. That can weaken the barrier, leaving skin more vulnerable.
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Dry air and low humidity: Indoor heating during the colder months reduces moisture in the air, causing water loss from the skin (transepidermal water loss, or TEWL). Skin feels tight, itchy, and more reactive. (Park et al., 2023).
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Barrier lipids get depleted: Cold/dry conditions can reduce lipids like ceramides, which are essential components that help skin retain moisture and protect against irritants. When ceramide levels drop, the skin barrier becomes less effective. Studies show that creams containing ceramide help maintain skin barrier function during winter and protect against dryness, redness, and roughness. (Kahraman et al., 2019).
What “Touchless Skincare” Really Means
“Touchless” doesn’t have to mean doing nothing. It means being thoughtful: reduce friction, avoid harsh rubbing, and prioritize barrier-supporting care.
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Use soft tissues or disposable wipes gently—press, don’t rub
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Clean hands before touching your face
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Limit fabric that irritates (scratchy scarves, rough masks)
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Use breathable masks and change wet ones to avoid irritation
How Skin Recovery Cream Helps (Without Making Things Worse)
Rejûvaskin®’s Skin Recovery Cream is designed for times when your skin barrier is under stress. Here’s how it supports healing:
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Barrier-repairing ingredients like ceramides help replenish what cold/dry air often strips away. They support moisture retention and reduce TEWL.
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Botanical extracts and soothing agents calm inflammation and reduce redness and irritation.
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Gentle texture, low risk of irritation—the formula is designed to feel soothing, not sting or burn. Perfect for skin that already feels fragile.
Simple Routine for Cold & Flu Season
Here’s a skin-saving routine that helps your skin recover—without adding more irritation:
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At night, after washing your face with a gentle, pH-balanced cleanser, apply a thin layer of Skin Recovery Cream to areas prone to dryness (around nose, mouth, chin).
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During the day, keep moisturizer handy for times when you blow your nose a lot or after mask-wearing.
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Use creams with ceramides—studies show they improve skin moisture, reduce redness, texture issues, and protect barrier health in winter environments. PubMed+1 (Schachner et al., 2023).
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Protect skin from harsh environmental factors—humidify your indoor air, avoid long hot showers, use gentle fabric on your face.
You’re Not the Only One, and the Irritation Won’t Last Forever
Feeling raw or uncomfortable isn’t just “normal” in cold/flu season—it’s a sign your skin barrier needs extra love. Using a product like Rejûvaskin® Skin Recovery Cream can help ease the pain, soothe irritation, and gradually restore resilience. So you can feel good in your skin again—without the tugging, stinging, or constant discomfort.
Works Cited
Park, E. H., et al. (2023). Effects of winter indoor environment on the skin. Skin Research and Technology. link
Kahraman, E., Kaykın, M., Şahin Bektay, H., & Güngör, S. (2019). Recent advances on topical application of ceramides to restore barrier function of skin. Cosmetics, 6(3), 52. link
Schachner, L. A., Alexis, A. F., Andriessen, P., Baldwin, H., Cork, M. J., Kirsner, R. S., & Woolery‑Lloyd, H. (2023). link
The importance of a healthy skin barrier from the cradle to the grave using ceramide‑containing cleansers and moisturizers: A review and consensus. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 22(2 Suppl 1), s3‑14. link
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