Winter is harsh and dry but your skin does not have
to be. Drink plenty of water and keep skin dryness and itchiness away,
they say, but is this enough? Nay! While this might be one of the tips,
read our remaining Skin Care Tips to replenish the glow of your skin this winter.
1. Moisturize your skin as much as you can in winters
Do you know that your skin care routine demands a
change with weather? For example, you need a water-based cream in
summers and an oil-based lotion, cream or ointment in winter. The
rationale behind it is to form a protective layer on your skin to
prevent moisture escape and skin dryness.
While you choose skin oil, go for mineral oil, avocado oil and almond
oil etc. Butter or Shea oil can clog your skin pores making it really
greasy.
2. Be gentle to your skin in winters
If you find dry and brittle skin on your face, hands
and feet, you need not use harsh peels or astringents on them because
they can filch your skin’s vital oil leaving it dryer. Add cleansing
milk or foaming cleanser to your winter skin care range and peel mildly
with plenty of skin hydrating.
3. Avoid excessive skin exposure
Harsh winter elements i.e. cold winds, freezing
temperature etc. are disastrous for your skin and one of the main
reasons of skin dryness in winters. Wear gloves, scarf and warm dress
while you go out. Apply sunscreen on face and hands at least 30 minutes
before going out because glare of winter sun is equally harsh to your
skin.
4. Avoid hot baths
Sure, it feels great to dip your feet in hot baths in
winters but do you know that intense hot shower breaks down the lipid
barrier of your skin resulting in loss of moisture? Prefer lukewarm
baths instead and make sure you stay in water for less time. Add a pinch
of baking soda to your bath to stave off the skin itchiness – one of
the leading causes of skin dryness.
5. Eat healthyto give your body all the necessary nutrients and energy it needs in winters
This is the best winter skin care tip
for all those who are interested. Eat as many green vegetables as you
can in winters. Fresh fruits i.e. sweet grapes, apples, juicy berries
etc. are a great way to maintain your body’s fluid balance.
Finally comes the drink plenty of water part about which there is absolutely no denying. Practice skin care
by giving your body plenty of water. Water is essential to keep your
skin well-hydrated; it helps excrete the toxins and wastes from your
body. Intake of 8 – 10 glasses of water is a must for everyone who wants
healthy glowing skin all year long and not just winters.
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