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Depending on where you are, the winter air can be both freezing and dry. This means that even when you’re properly clothed and protected from the elements, your skin –the exposed parts like your face- is buffeted by the dry air. That makes a winter skincare routine so important. Even when you’re indoors and the place is warm, you still can’t fight the dry air.
This low humidity can leave your skin looking dry. For many women, that means chapped lips, wrinkles appearing intensified, and dull skin even for women with oily or balanced skin. Women with dry skin will suffer even more during this weather.
This is why you need a unique or special winter skincare routine during the winter season. A good skincare regimen can make all the difference in the world, leading a glowing skin that “pops”.
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Bathe With Lukewarm Water
When the weather is cold, it’s often tempting to take hot showers. But, instead of hot showers, just do lukewarm showers. This is because hot showers tend to strip your skin of the necessary protective oils that keep it looking and feeling healthy.
By using lukewarm water, you retain those oils which are very essential during the winter period. Plus, the lukewarm water minimizes the risk of developing cracks in your skin or a skin condition known as winter eczema.
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Moisturize a Lot
After your bath or shower, immediately apply moisturizer to your skin. More specifically, use heavier moisturizers than what you’re used to in the spring, summer, and fall. Those moisturizing lotions tend to be more lightweight and are unable to handle the brutal demands of the winter weather.
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A thicker moisturizing lotion or even cream is a much better option. Make sure that the lotions or creams contain ceramides and hyaluronic acid. These will help seal the moisture barrier, ensuring that your skin is well moisturized. Also, use a mild facial cleanser to help protect your face from becoming dry.
Drink a Lot of Water
Because most people are usually indoors during the winter, they often feel like they’re not thirsty. And when they eventually reach for a drink, many just reach for sugary or unhealthy drinks. Yet, the reality is you need just as much hydration during the winter as you do in the other seasons.
The dry air often tries to relentlessly strip your body of moisture. Frequent hydration will prevent this and keep your skin looking supple and nice. So, even if you don’t feel like it, try to drink one glass of water every 60-90 minutes or so. This will make a big difference in our skin tone, texture, and appearance. I can always tell when I haven’t been drinking enough water by looking at my skin!
Remember to Dress Accordingly
Because it’s winter, most people will be fully clothed. But this is just a reminder to wear gloves, hats or head warmers, and earmuffs. This will protect your skin from the direct impact of the dry winter air.
Also, make sure to put on some sunscreen when you’re going out in the winter. The sun may not be hot, but the UV rays are just as dangerous, if not more, because they are reflected off the white snowy surface.
Besides, you want to show off that healthy complexion during all of your winter outdoor fun! Pictures tend to look really gorgeous with a snowy backdrop, particularly when the sun is out. This way you can keep track of your skin’s progress and compare it to the summer and spring. And if you run out of space on your iPhone, here’s how to free up space on iPhone so you can always have enough space.
Resist the Urge to Exfoliate Every Day
Daily or frequent exfoliation works really well when the weather isn’t as dry. But during the winter, you want to reduce the frequency of exfoliation. This is because exfoliation typically breaks the skin barrier, thus leaving the new skin exposed to the harsh elements.
Most skincare experts agree that exfoliating once a week in the winter is enough. This way, you’ll be able to get rid of the dead cells, enjoy the full benefits of the regenerated skin, and help the skin absorb even more skincare nutrients.
Use a Humidifier Indoors
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Humidifiers help increase the air moisture levels indoors by up to 50 percent, thus preventing your skin from drying out. Turn on these devices in the rooms that you occupy in the house, and your skin will automatically benefit from the increased indoor moisture levels.
I hope these tips help you develop a good winter skincare routine so you are glowing all season long!
