India, Jan. 21 -- Winter can be one of the toughest seasons for your skin, with cold air, indoor heating and low humidity forming a triple threat that steadily weakens the skin barrier and drains moisture. Yet, much of winter skincare is driven by long-held myths - from skipping cleansing to ditching sunscreen or relying on heavy creams alone - that often do more harm than good.

Understanding what your skin actually needs during colder months is key to preventing dryness, irritation and long-term damage, and building a routine that truly supports barrier health.

Dr Mili Sinha, an aesthetic physician at La Clinique and an expert at Oteria, a premium gender-neutral skincare brand aligned with the body's circadian rhythm, spoke to HT Lifes...