Well, we have officially entered the time of the year that greets us with frigid temperatures and chilling northern wind. If you have lived in a corner of the world that combats bone-chilling cold weather half of the year, you must have bumped into dry skin, chapped lips and flaky cracks around this time of the year.
But when cold weather strikes in full force, forget about keeping your feet warm as the only concern. The gusting winter turbulence outside leaves your skin raw, dry and itchy, while the central heating system in the indoors steals all the moistures from your skin. However, some easy winter tips for dry skin and changes in your skincare regime can help skin breathe feeling moist and supple throughout.
Read on to guide yourself through some of the effective skincare tips for the cold months.
Maximize moisture:
The road to hydration is keeping your skin moisten as much as you can. Sounds obvious right? But, there is no way to escape this reality. The harsh winter breeze and hot spell inside the house due to the furnace exterminate all the moisture from your moisture leaving it dry and sensitive. So, you need to apply a very thick layer of moisturizer after the shower and layering your face with a skin oil can help in keeping the moisture level intact. Make sure to wear an overnight sleeping mask that helps you wake up with dewy skin.
Say yes to sunscreen:
Do you know that the sun is actually closer to the earth in the winter months? So, forget about not paying attention to that sunscreen lotion sitting on your dresser! SPF protects your skin from the harmful UV rays all year long, meaning winter is no exception. Also, never let the sunscreen lotion sit alone on your skin, blend it with heavy cream or moisturizer.
Drink up the dryness:
Whether you have oily or dry skin, drinking plenty amount of water helps in keeping the natural moisture of the skin unhurt, especially in those cold months. Nevertheless, your diet plays a key role in building up a strong barrier for your skin. Prefer consuming daily nutriments such as salmon, walnuts, flaxseed rich with essential fatty acids. Even olive oil helps your skin stay hydrated.
Limit hot showers and baths:
Hot water dehumidifies very quickly and if you don’t moisturize your skin as soon as you come out of the shower, your skin can create dry cracks and patches. If you are planning to take a warm bath after a long day at work, ensure closing the bathroom door and then later your skin with a rich hydrating lotion after every shower. Keeping the water temperature balanced helps too!
Don’t over-exfoliate:
When it comes to exfoliating, it works differently on each skin type. If you have very dry skin then do not care to exfoliate excessively as your skin barrier gets sensitive due to the cold weather. Moreover, even if you exfoliate, do it once a week.
Buckle up, get ready to bring back that supple skin trying these easy-breezy skincare tips!