The winter glow recipes & biohacks that make my December more beautiful.
December always has two sides for me: it is loud and quiet, warm and cold, demanding and comforting. During this time, big resolutions don't help me, but small routines that keep me stable do: functional drinks that regulate my body, products that I reliably use every winter, and decisions that relieve my skin, gut, and nervous system.
In this year's Christmas Edit, I share exactly these rituals with you – not as instructions, but as a collection of things that truly make my winter easier. From inner care to castor oil rituals, ski essentials, gift ideas, and details that make the home calmer and cleaner.
Table of Contents
Winter Skin Care from Within
Winter challenges skin, gut, and energy more than any other season. For me, care therefore begins internally with structure-building nutrients and rituals that keep me stable.
Colladerm – Structure for Winter Skin
Collagen + Vitamin C are essential for me during the cold season. They support elasticity, structure, and resilience when the skin reacts and becomes drier.
Skincare Capsules – Winter Support from Within
With Vitamin A, E, B5, Zinc, Biotin, as well as Fo-Ti, Chlorella, and Frankincense, they ideally support regeneration, structure, and cell renewal when cold and heating air stress the skin.
Collagestics – Gentle Regulation in Winter
Stress, sweets, alcohol, and irregular times often put extra strain on digestion in December. Collagestics brings balance back for me without overwhelming the body.
Vitamin D3 + K2 – Indispensable in Winter
Light is scarce. Vitamin D is essential for immune function, hormone balance, and mood. A daily evening ritual that I never skip.
Three Drinks That Make My Winter Easier
For me, warm drinks are functional rituals. Warmth regulates, soothes, and supports digestion & the nervous system. I make these three recipes constantly in December.
1. Gingerbread Collagen Latte
Warming, spicy, stabilizing.
Ingredients:
- Oat drink or espresso
- 1 scoop Colladerm
- Cinnamon, clove, cardamom, ginger
- Optional: honey
2. Winter Matcha with Vitamin D
Gentle energy and a clear mind.
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Matcha
- 1 scoop Colladerm
- 2–4 drops Vitamin D3 + K2
3. Hot Ginger Gut Reset
For balance and regulation.
Ingredients:
- fresh ginger
- hot water
- lemon
- 1 scoop Collagestics
Golden Castor Oil – My Winter All-Rounder
Castor Oil is the most versatile winter ritual for me: it soothes, relaxes, and supports digestion, skin, and the nervous system.
How I Use Golden Castor Oil in Winter
- Abdomen – digestive comfort
- Back / Solar Plexus – nervous system
- Jaw – tension & clenching
- Dry areas – rapid regeneration
- Feet – warmth & grounding
Castor Oil Pack – Evening Ritual
Apply Golden Castor Oil → wrap with a cotton or bamboo cloth → let warmth work for 20 minutes. A simple ritual that makes winter noticeably softer.
Small Decisions That Transform Winter
For me, winter is all about micro-optimizations that require little effort but have a daily impact.
Beeswax Candles Instead of Paraffin
Beeswax burns cleanly and without harmful substances, perfect for long winter evenings.
Merino Instead of Synthetic (Ski & Everyday)
Temperature-regulating, antibacterial, skin-friendly – merino is my base for ski holidays and on very cold days. Instead of plastic underwear or polyester layers, I consistently opt for merino baselayers.
One brand I repeatedly turn to is Odlo: functional, durable, and skin-friendly – exactly what I want directly on my skin.
Mineral Sunscreen in the Snow
In snow and at altitude, UV radiation reflects particularly strongly, even on cold days. That's why I only use mineral sunscreen with zinc oxide: photostable, immediately effective, and barrier-friendly.
Currently, my favorite is huut's Sun Fluid SPF 50+, because it feels light, doesn't leave a white cast, and is well-tolerated by sensitive winter skin.
Boiron HomeoTravel Kit
Travel first aid kit for skiing, winter trips, and stressful December days – small, quiet, effective.
Das passende Produkt
€39,90
✔ 12.5g bioactive peptides - up to 5 times higher than standard powders
✔ + Vitamin C for additional endogenous collagen formation
✔ Neutral taste & fully soluble: easily mixable anywhere
✔ Premium raw material: residue-tested, safety with rare value
Gift Ideas That Truly Make Sense
I give rituals, not things.
The Castor Oil Handbook
A beautiful book for people who love natural rituals.
Golden Castor Oil
My most versatile product for winter balance, digestion & skin.
Colladerm, Skincare Capsules & Vitamin D
Structure + Regeneration + Winter Light: a thoughtful gift set.
Merino Essentials & Beeswax Candles
Warm, clean, meaningful: beautiful, versatile gift ideas for cold days.
Home & Winter Rituals
For me, winter isn't a period of big changes, but of small, consistent decisions.
Warmth Instead of Cold
Warm drinks soothe the nervous system more effectively than cold snacks.
Fresh Air Instead of Perfectionism
15 minutes outdoors in winter are more effective than 60 minutes at the gym.
Silence Instead of Constant Stimulation
Short breaks between appointments are often the best nervous system tool.
Closing thought
December challenges us and at the same time gives us space to feel ourselves. Perhaps in this edit you will find a ritual, a cup of warmth, or a decision that does you good.
Thank you for accompanying DaFab this year.Fabienne