Dry skin, a sudden burst of acne, chapped lips these are just some of the signals from your complexion that winter has arrived. Despite this, according to skin care experts, a few minor changes in your daily routine can keep your skin glowing right through the end of the year.
Often we are under the impression that winter skin care is a tedious, time consuming task. But that is not true, you just need to make some simple changes, like use a strong moisturizer, alternate between lukewarm and cold water in the shower and so on, says leading skin consultants. Some of the tips that experts suggest is to use a more potent moisturizer or invest in creams that are specially made for the season. Since dry skin is one of the main problems of winter, exfoliation and scrubs must be kept to a minimum.
Moisturizing is the key word for anyone who wants to glow all through winter, and it is a wise decision to use body butters regularly. At the same time remember to apply it to the often ignored parts like the sides of your neck. One of the reasons why we emphasize this is because if certain parts of your body are not moisturized enough then they become dry and turn dark. Another good idea would be to indulge in an oil massage using olive oil or almond oil at least once a week to restore the skins moisture and to keep it supple.
According to some skin experts, this is the season when certain parts of the body like the hands or the feet, turn extremely dry as a reaction to the weather. It is a wise idea to invest in a hand lotion or a foot cream if you find your hands and feet getting dry.
Even though a hot water bath sounds like heaven, avoid this as it will only lead to dry skin, instead alternate between lukewarm and cold water, which increases blood circulation. But if you cannot skip this, then cut down your time in the shower. Just like you regularly apply sunscreen before stepping out, apply a night cream to pamper your skin and help it repair the day’s damage while you snooze.
Chapped lips are another issue most of us have to content with at this time of the year. It sounds age old, but applying petroleum jelly on your lips will do a lot of good. But if you are wary of this, then using butter or even olive oil is a good idea. To get rid of the chapped skin you can even gently rub a toothbrush over your lips to keep them smooth.
Winter Care daily routine
Use a stronger moisturizer than you do during the rest of the year
Keep exfoliation, body or face scrubs and even treatments like facials to a minimum
Invest in a body butter and night cream to allow your skin to regain moisture
Make it a point to moisturize your knees, elbows, neck etc as these areas are more prone to dryness
Avoid hot showers, instead alternate between lukewarm and cold water as this helps improve blood circulation and keeps skin glowing.
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