Winter doesn’t break your skin — it reveals what was never fully protected. Cold air and indoor heat pull moisture out fast, leaving skin tight, dry, and reactive. This piece explains why winter skin craves oil, not as an extra step, but as the one that seals hydration in. When moisture is protected, skin can finally calm, repair, and stay comfortable. Winter care isn’t about more products. It’s about the right order — and a ritual that lets healing last.