Winter Skincare: How To Fight Dry Winter Skin
Fight the winter dry skin
The period of cold weather, shorter days, and longer nights, winter, begins. With the cold chilly air, winter brings fated scare of dry, flaky, and itchy skin. Along with the temperature, the moisture in your skin and natural oils is also reduced. This eventually makes your tender outer layer, parched and damaged. Hence, your skin requires a little extra care during winters than your regular skincare regime. It is therefore suggested to change your skincare routine from time to time in accordance with the external as well as internal factors that could affect your skin.
No one likes to begin their day feeling itchy or uncomfortable in their own skin, literally. And this does not stay true only for early mornings but also impacts your work throughout the day and after that as well. And let’s be honest, we don’t like to get our work mode on until and unless we get rid of the distractions caused by the damaged skin. That being so, it is important to include both, in and out repair therapies for skin care in winters.
It is said that what goes inside of your body, is reflected outside on your skin. Henceforth, during winters, your food intake matters a lot. Let us see how to take care of your skin from within
Leafy greens
Along with dry, chapped skin, winters also bring the goodness of green vegetables. If you are not including these babies in your diet, you are missing out big time! Rich with vitamin A, K, C, antioxidant and inflammatory properties, leafy greens like spinach, fenugreek leaves, mustard greens help you get rid of the flaked pale skin by adding iron to your blood. Make sure to include them in your diet if you haven’t. Eat it as a whole or blend it in a jar, this winter, just don’t keep them afar.
Dark Chocolate
Your all-time favorite item to nibble on comes with the goodness of flavanols that fight UV damage and give you glowing skin. So don’t feel guilty to take an extra bite.
Almonds
Overnight soaked and peel almonds are not only beneficial for your skin but also for overall health. Loaded with vitamin E and antioxidants, works as a natural moisturizer and fights aging signs such as wrinkles. So, have it with your breakfast or munch on the goodness during snack time.
Beetroot
This winter essential is high in nutrition and low on calories. They often work as blood purifiers as the abundance of vitamin C helps remove blemishes and acne, giving off a glowing even skin tone. Be it in a salad or a morning juice, don’t forget to beet it this winter.
Berries
Blueberries, cranberries, blackberries, pick anyone you like. All of them are rich in antioxidants which protect your skin from harsh weather conditions giving you beautiful and ageless skin. So when you feel like snacking, replace those crisps and cookies with berrylicious goodness.
Here are some tips to retain moisture and hydrate the dry skin during cold winters, externally.
For fresh skin during the day
Cleanse
A very essential step that is often ignored. The splash of cold water in chilly weather is something everyone wants to avoid which is agreeable and hence not suggested. Instead, use warm water to scrub off impurities, dust particles, and dried flakes from your skin. And the cleanser you use also plays a very important part. We suggest something milk bases like Dot & Key Deep Pore Clean Milky Foam Cleanser Face Wash with the goodness of lotus flower and seaweed extract to enhance complexion and hydrate your skin. Also the malic, tartaric, and lactic acid present in the face wash, helps unclog the pores by removing dead skin cells and impurities.
Moisturize
In cold dry weather, you need a moisturizer that deeply nourishes your skin and would last throughout the day and Skog Cedarwood / Petitgrain Body Oil could be a perfect fit. This organic body oil has anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties that prevent skin infections and treat body acne. The lightweight formulation with the goodness of jojoba, petitgrain, argan, cedarwood, and olive oil, deeply moisturizes and maintains natural oil levels, giving your skin an instant, long-lasting glow.
For soft and supple cheeks, go for The Face Shop Chia Seed Hydro Cream. Take a good dollop of moisturizing cream and spread it nice across your face before stepping out. The non-sticky, gel-based cream with the richness of chia seed extract will help you get that soft and supple cheeks that you are longing for.
Just because the weather is cold outside, doesn’t mean UV rays from the sun would not damage your skin. In fact, the skin is more vulnerable and hence, more prone to damage. So, don’t go easy on your sunblock whenever you step out in the sun. Always put on a sufficient amount of sunscreen with SPF 25 - 30. This will protect your skin from UV damage and also provide enough moisture to your skin.
Let your skin Fight the winter dryness during the Night
Hydrate
Your skin starts rejuvenating and repairing the damage done throughout the day as you go to bed. This is the right time to prep up your skin for the next day by providing the necessary nourishment. And since you are putting it overnight, you need a moisturizer that is long-lasting so that it saves you from the hassle of re-application. Cetaphil Moisturising Cream is one such product. With the goodness of liquid paraffin and almond oil, this intense moisturizer is dermatologically tested. It is clinically proven to provide immediate and long-lasting relief from dryness and is also suitable for any skin type, be it super oily or super sensitive skin.
For plump lips
Flaky, dried lips are inevitable in winters. If not taken care of properly, will shortly become painful along with being all cracked up. It is therefore essential to exfoliate the dead dry skin and provide your lips with the required supplements to wake up with soft lips the next morning. A deeply nourishing, Shae Peppermint Hydrating and Plumping Paraben-Free, Deep Moisturizing Lip Balm is what can end your search for a perfect winter lip care companion. While the combination of virgin botanical oils and butter nourish the sensitive skin, peppermint oil helps increase the flow of blood to the lips giving you plump, fuller lips overnight.
Use humidifier
You must be wondering what role does humidifier plays in skincare? It actually controls the indoor temperature that is affecting your skin. During winters, indoor weather is dry and low on humidity. This reduced level in the atmosphere, strips off the natural moisture from the skin, leaving it dry and flaky. Here comes the part of a humidifier. It raises the hydration level in the air by adding moisture to the current air condition that ultimately helps retain your natural skin hydration.
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So make sure what you feed your body and your skin to get rid of the dry skin scare this cold season. Have a happy and hydrated winter!
