Winter skincare routine can help prepare your skin for dryness caused by cold temperatures, harsh winds, and indoor heat.Skin care should be done always and in every season, but in winters, more skin related problems arise due to which the skin needs extra care in winters.
But before taking care of the skin, it is important to know what the skin is like. There are 4 types of skin – oily, dry, mixed and normal. Different types of skin care require different types of remedies.
Patients like diabetic, thyroid, hypertension and allergy should take special care of their skin in winter season. For this, half an hour before bathing, the skin should be massaged with coconut oil, olive oil, or fresh butter. And soap containing glycerin should be used while bathing.
1.Cleansing:
A golden rule of skin care that absolutely cannot be compromised on during winters. Cleaning the face is very important in winter because due to low temperature and cold air in winter, the skin becomes dry and flaky. Some people do not clean their face and body properly due to extreme cold, which is very wrong, due to this the skin becomes doll dry and lifeless. Therefore, skin should be taken good care of especially during winter season. Skipping your daily cleanse is a big No – no as it can clog your pores & lead to other skin woes, making your skin feel overly dry .
Facial cleanse can help with the following in winters : – Retain moisture
– Nourish dry areas
– provide hydrate
– Remove dead skin cells
– Give nutrients
– Evenout skin tone
Always used a mild cleanser that balances the skin’s PH level is best for winter
2.Take a Hot Bath:
Some disadvantages of bathing with hot water are:
• Skin cells may get damaged.
• The moisturizer present in the skin gets lost.
• Skin pores may increase.
• Blood pressure may increase.
• There may be problems of irritation and redness.
• The problem of eczema may increase.
• Natural oil starts depleting from the body.
• The risk of allergy and infection increases.
• The fertility of men is affected.
• Premature wrinkles may appear on the skin.
• Dryness increases in the skin.
• There may be problem of itching.
• The risk of skin infection may increase.
• The moisture in the eyes reduces.
• There is a risk of depression.
• Damages hair.
• Problems like redness, itching and frequent watering of eyes start occurring.
• Wrinkles also start appearing on the skin around the eyes.
There are some benefits of bathing with hot water:
• Blood circulation in the body improves.
• Prevents many diseases in the body.
3. Not Using Soap :
According to experts, bathing with soap every day harms the skin. Some disadvantages of bathing with soap are:
• Bathing with soap can disturb the pH balance of the skin.
• Bathing with soap removes the natural oil of the skin.
• Bathing with soap can make the skin dry.
• Bathing with soap can cause skin infection or other skin related problems.
• Bathing with soap can clog skin pores.
• Bathing with soap can cause aging problems.
• Bathing with soap can make the skin look wrinkled, lifeless, and dull.
4. Sunscreen:
There are many benefits of applying sunscreen in winter:
• Protects the skin from harmful rays of the sun.
•Keeps the skin young and moisturized.
• Protects the skin from damage.
• Prevents wrinkles in the skin.
• Prevents dark spots on the skin.
• Makes skin smooth and shiny.
• Prevents unnecessary tanning.
• Reduces the risk of skin cancer.
• The ozone layer becomes thin in winter, so it becomes even more important to apply sunscreen in this season. You should apply sunscreen regularly in winter, even when you are indoor and working on a computer or laptop.
5.Drinking Water:
As the weather changes, problems like cold, cough, sore throat become common, so drink lukewarm water to stay away from them. Drinking lemon mixed with lukewarm water strengthens the immune system. Starting the day with lukewarm water instead of tea also helps in getting rid of the problems of gas and acidity.
There are many benefits of drinking lukewarm water in winter:
• The risk of cold and cough is reduced.
• The throat gets protection from bacteria.
• Toxic substances come out from the body.
• The skin becomes glowing.
• The blood flow of the body improves.
• Provides relief from shivering.
• The stomach gets cleaned thoroughly.
• Beneficial in controlling increasing weight.
• The immune system becomes stronger.
• Cells are repaired and collagen production increases.
• Provides relief from sore throat.
• Gets relief from the problem of acidity.
6. Use of Glycerine:
Glycerine is used to keep the skin from becoming dry in winter and to give it moisture. Glycerine is a natural moisturizer.
In winter, skin loses moisture due to dry winds, in such a situation glycerin hydrates the skin. Glycerine also helps in protecting the outer layer of the skin.
Some more benefits of glycerin in winter:
•Itching, dryness and roughness on the skin goes away.
• Helps in hydrating the skin.
• Provides relief from many skin problems.
•The skin improves.
• Reduces the symptoms of aging.
Glycerine can also be applied by mixing it with: honey, aloe vera, rose water, sugar.
7. Moisturize :
In winter the skin needs to be moisturized and kept hydrated. These are the benefits of applying moisturizer in winter:
• Keeps the skin hydrated.
• Removes skin problems.
• Fights dryness.
• Gives moisture to the skin.
• Makes skin smooth and glowing.
• Dry winds blowing in winter suck the moisture from the skin. Due to this the skin gradually becomes dry and dull.
• Applying moisturizer in winter provides adequate moisture to the skin. This keeps the skin hydrated.
Keep these things in mind when applying moisturizer in winter:
•In winter, you may have to use some other moisturizer instead of your regular moisturizer.
• It is not necessary that the same moisturizer suits everyone.
• You should also use moisturizer according to your skin type.
• Petroleum or cream-based moisturizers are better than lotions for normal to dry skin.
• If you have sensitive skin, use unscented or lanolin.
Disclaimer: This is for informational purposes only. You can consult your local medical authority for advice.
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