Rising consumerism has transformed skincare from a basic hygiene practice into an elaborate, multi-step ritual with product layering and constant experimentation. While this surge reflects greater awareness of skin health, it also raises concerns about how excessive or inappropriate product use can adversely impact the skin’s microbiome. The epidermal barrier — responsible for retaining moisture and shielding the body from irritants and microbes — can be compromised when exposed to repeated cleansing, exfoliation, and overlapping active ingredients. Over time, this disruption can lessen barrier integrity, increase sensitivity, and reduce the skin’s ability to self-repair, underscoring the need to balance skincare enthusiasm with an understanding of skin physiology.
This problem can exacerbate during the harsh winter months. Cold air, low humidity and indoor heating often leave skin feeling dry, tight and uncomfortable. Seasonal dryness weakens the epidermal barrier by reducing natural lipid production and increasing moisture loss, making the skin more vulnerable to irritation.
To combat the cold, people usually resort to taking very hot showers and scrubbing too hard, which kills the good bacteria on the skin, leading to premature ageing and dullness. Coupling this with intensive skincare routines can further disrupt barrier function and severely affect skin health in the long term. As a result, practices that may seem harmless in warmer conditions can lead to heightened sensitivity, inflammation, and discomfort in winter. This highlights the need for more barrier-conscious skincare choices during colder seasons.
The Power of Three: Healing Skin from the Inside
Winter can be tough on the skin, showing up as extreme dryness, skin sensitivity and dullness. During this time, skin health needs to be supported from within, not just treated topically. QNET India’s Nutriplus SkinHealth supplement is designed to tackle nutritional deficiencies for better overall skin health. Formulated to nourish skin from within at a deeper, cellular level, this supplement combines essential phytonutrients and antioxidants.
Featuring Lycopene from tomatoes, along with Wheat germ oil and Vitamin E, it provides powerful nutrients for robust protection and age-defying benefits. The antioxidant and phytonutrient Lycopene helps protect skin from sun damage, supports elasticity, and promotes youthful-looking skin. Vitamin E is a well-known antioxidant that helps defend against free radicals and UV damage while supporting skin repair and anti-ageing. Nutrient-rich Wheat germ oil prevents damage from free radicals, supports skin regeneration and helps slow down visible signs of ageing.
By addressing skin health internally, Nutriplus SkinHealth works in harmony with external skincare regimes, making it especially relevant when environmental conditions challenge the skin’s natural balance and overall vitality.
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Silver in Action: Keeping Germs at Bay
In winter, compromised skin is also more vulnerable to irritation and microbial exposure, particularly when frequent handwashing, sanitising, and environmental dryness strip away protective oils. This is where choosing the right antimicrobial solution becomes critical.
QNET India’s alcohol-free BioSilver 22 Gel provides effective germ protection while staying gentle on your skin. Powered by advanced Silversol® Technology, it uses ultra-small, stabilised silver particles that work efficiently without skin feeling excessively dry or irritated, unlike alcohol-based sanitisers or chemical-heavy formulations. This makes it suitable for frequent use, helping maintain skin comfort, hydration, and balance—especially when it is already sensitive or stressed. By combining hygiene with skin-friendliness, BioSilver Gel ensures protection you can rely on without compromising skin health.
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Used together, Nutriplus SkinHealth and BioSilver 22 Gel encourage a gentler, more balanced and skin-conscious approach to winter skin care. Instead of overwhelming your skin with aggressive products, this combination focuses on nourishment, protection and comfort — helping your skin feel healthier, calmer and more comfortable all season long.
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