Nonetheless, winter can be made enjoyable for you and your skin. All that you need to do is to take proper care of it in order to protect it from the damage caused by the season and to maintain its natural freshness, texture and suppleness.
Skin care in winter
1. Use a moisturizer: The air during winter season has low humidity. Any exposure to the air dries up your skin. This makes using a moisturizer all-the-more vital. Try to use oil-based lotions as they have better resilience. Make sure that the oil base is naturally produced, such as oil from avocado, primrose or almonds. These oils allow the skin pores to remain unclogged, thus reducing the risk of getting acne or pimples.
2. Apply a sunscreen: Sunscreen is necessary even in winter. Dry skin is especially vulnerable to the ultraviolet radiation present in sunlight. This means that too much sunlight can damage your already weakened skin. So, make sure you apply a broad-spectrum sunscreen at least 30 minutes before going out into the sunlight. If you want added protection, then use an umbrella.
3. Protect your hands: The skin on your hands is usually thinner when compared to other parts of your body. Moreover, your hands are exposed to the cold and dry weather. This can eventually lead to itchiness and cracking. So, you should wear gloves unless you have to take them off. Before going to sleep at night, apply moisturizer on your hands. Make sure that the gloves don’t irritate your skin.
4. Avoid wet garments: They can irritate your skin and cause itchiness and sores. In certain cases, prolonged exposure to wet clothing can cause a flare-up of Eczema.
5. Get a humidifier: If you think that your skin is especially prone to dryness, then you can install a humidifier in your room. It can help increase the level of humidity in the air which in turn will reduce the feeling of dryness.
6. Drink adequate water: This will keep your skin hydrated and supple. Water also moderates the various important bodily processes like blood circulation and metabolism, which in turn helps the skin to get regular supply of nutrients.
7. Avoid using facial masks: If you feel that your skin is uncomfortable in winter, then there is no need to apply masks and peels, especially those with alcohol-based toners. This will only increase the sensation of dryness and can even lead to itchiness. Use cleansing milk or a mild foam-based cleanser without alcohol no more than thrice a week. This will give your skin plenty of time to recover its natural oiliness.
8. Use lukewarm water while bathing: This will help open up skin pores and enable a thorough clean up. Avoid extreme temperatures as they can severely damage the skin and cause redness and discolouration.
9. Exfoliate regularly: Find an appropriate exfoliating mask and use it at least once a week. This will get rid of the dead skin and encourage the growth of new skin cells.
10. Take care of your feet: This is probably the most ignored part of your body. Before going to bed, wash your feet with lukewarm water and then apply an oil-based moisturizer. This will keep your feet soft while reducing the risk of developing calluses.
By Khalid Md. Saifullah
Naturoveda Health World
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