India, Jan. 11 -- Modern skincare is quietly circling back to its roots. After years of lab-first formulas, the focus is shifting towards ingredients that grow with the seasons. Seasonal produce is now being recognised for its richness and bio-availability, something synthetic actives often fail to match. This isn't just talk. The global natural skincare market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.6% between 2022 and 2030, reaching $11.87 billion (over Rs.98,500 crore), as per Grand View Research. To understand how this translates into real results, we speak to dermatologists Dr Bhawuk Dhirand and Dr Navjot Arora about winter ingredients worth building your routine around. Reaching its peak between December and February, the Indian jujube aka ber is packed with significantly more Vitamin C than most citrus fruits. It contains saponins and triterpenoids that promote collagen synthesis and skin elasticity, making it ideal for repairing the skin barrier after exposure to biting winds. How to use: Grind the dried, pitted fruit into a fine powder and mix it with rose water or yoghurt. Massage the paste into the skin in circular motions. The fine texture gently exfoliates, while the Vitamin C helps fade winter hyperpigmentation. Grown in winter, mustard flowers are rich in glucosinolates and sulfur, often called the 'beauty mineral'. Sulfur sheds dead skin cells and clears congested pores, making these blooms effective against seasonal breakouts. How to use: Steam your face over hot water steeped with fresh blossoms to open and detoxify pores. You can also crush the flowers with jojoba oil to create an antibacterial spot treatment for active blemishes. Sweet potatoes are the premier plant-based source of beta-carotene. When applied, this converts into natural retinol (Vitamin A), encouraging cell turnover and increasing skin thickness, vital for cold-weather resilience. It also contains Vitamin B5 for deep tissue healing. How to use: Steam and mash a sweet potato, and mix it with a tablespoon of Greek yoghurt. Apply this 'retinol mask' for 15 minutes. The blend of Vitamin A and lactic acid gently resurfaces while deeply hydrating. A hidden gem in dermo-botany, loquat fruit and leaves are rich in ursolic acid, a potent anti-inflammatory that protects against UV damage and premature ageing. Its antioxidant profile makes it ideal as winter transitions into warmer months. How to use: Use the juice of ripe fruit as a refreshing serum, or soak a sheet mask in it for a 20-minute treatment. Its cooling properties reduce puffiness and deliver a concentrated antioxidant boost....