How to Take Care of Skin in Winter
Get a facial done
- Whatever may be your skin type there will be a change in the skin as there is
a change in the climate. A great way to start your winter season is by getting
a good facial done. This will allow your cold weather skin-care routine to be
more effective.
Drink plenty of water
- Many of us presume that we have to stay hydrated only in summer and not in
winter. However this is a wrong notion. In winter we get more dehydrated.
Therefore it is important to drink plenty of water, if you want to maintain a
healthy skin.
Use heavy cream or
moisturizer - We use heavy coats and jackets to protect ourselves from the
cold. Similarly, you have to give extra protection to your skin especially, in
the areas where it is more exposed- face and hands by regularly massaging with
heavy cream. This will keep the skin hydrated.
Avoid using winter
skin care and beauty products that contain petroleum - This will clog the
pores on the skin making it hard for the moisture to seep in. Whether it is a
lip balm or skin lotion check for the ingredients.
Don't forget your
sunscreen - Just because you're shivering does not mean that the sun's ray
is hibernating. Using sunscreen is important even in winter. As in summer,
ensure that you apply sunscreen at least 30 minutes before you go out of your
home.
Instead of gel
cleanser use cream cleanser - The astringent in gel cleanser will dry out
and irritate winter skin. By using cream cleanser you can remove the facial
makeup without depleting the skin of its moisture.
Exfoliate regularly -
To get glowing and lustrous skin in winter exfoliate regularly. Do it at least
thrice a week. Exfoliation will remove the dead skin that has built up during
the winter.
Use hydrating serum -
In summer due to humidity you do not require one. However, the dry winter air
will make your skin look dull. Therefore, use a good hydrating serum before
applying your regular moisturizer.
Try using oils-
Half an hour before you take a bath, apply either coconut, olive, avocado or
almond oil and massage well. You will notice the skin absorbs the moisture from
the oil leaving your skin silky soft after a soak in a tub of tepid water or
warm water shower. Aromatic oil will also lift your spirits on a dreary winter
day.
Take care of your
lips and body too - Take care of your lips and body too - The lips can get
chapped, therefore use a good lip balm with sun protection formula. Whatever
you do to your face, do it for your other parts of the body including legs and
hands
By :- Maya Pillai
