Your skincare routine is a bank account. Invest wisely. The winter season is the worst time for our skin, especially if you suffer from dryness.
To keep a warm heart in winter is the real victory”, they say. But to keep healthy skin in winter is the real challenge. If you are struggling to maintain your skin during winter
Caring for skin during winter takes just a little extra time and effort because the conditions are rather extreme for our tender protective barrier. Skin gets exposed to the elements: cold air whipping wind sun reflecting off snow. Low humidity is common in colder climates stealing moisture from skin every second of every day. And indoors it’s blasted with dry heat.
It’s no wonder our skin often ends up dry flaky and itchy. And once dryness starts skin can more easily crack and bleed.
These tips will help you prevent that uncomfortable unsightly result and keep your skin healthy and happy through the winter months.
Use a moisturising cleanser
As the temperature plummets, humidity levels also drop, and our skin loses its moisture to the dry air around us. So, during the winter season, switch to a moisturising cleanser that can help to hydrate parched skin, and support the skin’s barrier to help protect the skin from the damaging effects of the cold weather. This also helps to wash away the dead skin cells, without leaving the skin feeling tight or dry.
Choose Skin Care Products Wisely
What kept your skin happy during summers can make it sad during winters. And that’s why you need to change your skin care products accordingly. The key to healthy and glowing winter skin is using mild skin care products. Choose cleansers that contain moisturizers to avoid stripping your skin of its natural moisture barrier. If you have acne or breakouts, use products containing ceramides, hyaluronic acid, hydration serums, and glycerin to help in repairing the moisture barrier of your skin. Avoid masks and peels, astringent lotions, and any product that contains alcohol as they make your skin dry during the winter.
Don’t forget sunscreen
Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean the sun isn’t affecting your skin. Our skin can be damaged by UV rays all around the year. Use a mineral-based SPF for its lightness, breathability, ocean-friendliness, and ease of use.
Vitamin C is a winner for skincare
Add vitamin C to your skincare regime. Vitamin C works effectively during the winter season, and helps combat SPF rays that aren’t fully blocked by sunscreen.
It doesn’t need to be elaborate. Here’s a very basic and simple skin care routine that anyone can follow to keep their skin happy during the winter.
