During the winter, a frequent dermatological problem is dry and cracked skin. It becomes dehydrated due to low humidity in the air, wind and low temperatures that destroy the natural skin barrier. On the other hand, indoor conditions are also responsible for dehydration.
Therefore, it is important that the care routine be modified during this period, regarding the type of cosmetic products used and the frequency of application their. Similarly to the beauty ritual during the rest of the year, skin care in winter involves the application of facial cosmetic products in a certain order. Thus, you ensure that your skin effectively absorbs the nutrients from its composition and that you will enjoy visible results.
The cold season brings changes to your skin, which can become dry, sometimes causing itchiness. The skin suffers because it needs more hydration, and the dry winter air causes it to become dehydrated. Follow our recommendations to have hydrated skin…
Choose a highly moisturizing face cream
If in summer you can use a light cream with a gel texture, in winter opt for an extra moisturizing face cream that will prevent skin irritation when you go outside (after using a moisturizing cream you need to wait at least an hour before going outdoors) and will calm it after exposure to the cold winter air. Look for a face cream with ceramides, an ingredient that will protect the skin and reduce moisture loss.
Ceramides form a protective layer on the surface of the skin, thus preventing environmental aggressors from penetrating the skin. Last but not least, choose the product according to your skin type: dry, normal, mixed or oily. Face cream with SPF is also recommended in winter, even if the sun is not as strong.
Use milder cleaning products
During the winter, replace your facial cleanser and shower gel with gentler, more hydrating, non-drying products that balance your skin’s pH. If you stick to your usual products, you may experience tight skin, a sign that your skin is dehydrated.
Cleansing milk is ideal for cleaning the face and eyes, removes even waterproof make-up, moisturizes and gives suppleness to the skin. It limits water loss and ensures an optimal level of hydration.
Exfoliate your skin weekly
Exfoliation helps remove dead skin cells and is necessary even in winter. But try to reduce your exfoliation sessions to once a week instead of 2-3 times a week and use a gentle exfoliator.
Cleanse the skin with light and circular movements, without rubbing too much, otherwise you risk damaging the skin’s protective barrier. Exfoliation increases blood flow to the skin, helping it become healthier and brighter.
Moisturize your hands frequently, especially after washing
The skin of the hands is quite sensitive and can suffer enormously in winter, so try to use a hand and nail cream after every wash, but also before going out. In the evening, try to wear special cotton gloves, after touching your hands with the cream, to help the product to be absorbed more easily into the skin. After such a session, the skin of the hands will become softer and more velvety.
Skin care is important in any season, to maintain the health and beauty of the skin. However, in each season, the needs of the skin are slightly different, which is why the care habits also vary.
Environmental factors characteristic of the winter season, such as low temperatures or wind, have an aggressive action on the skin. Therefore, the skin must be properly protected during this period.
Give up long and hot baths
Sure, a hot shower sounds good after a winter day outside, but long hot baths can strip the skin of essential oils that help it stay hydrated. If your skin turns red while bathing, it is recommended to lower the water temperature. A 5-10 minute warm bath or shower is less likely to damage the skin than a hot bath.
After bathing, use a moisturizing body cream with a repairing and restructuring effect, to restore the skin’s skin barrier and to soothe the feeling of discomfort and itching.
Be First to Comment