Ber months! Alright, time to set aside the summer skincare regimen and start using your winter skincare products. During the cold season, your skin would feel really dry and tight. Your skin is also more prone to flakiness, irritation, and itchiness. To avoid all these dilemmas, here are seven tips to keep your skin hydrated in the cold season:
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Use your winter season skincare products
Even if it’s not winter season yet, the cold weather is enough for you to switch to your winter skincare routine. If you don’t have one yet, winter skincare products must be focused on moisturizing and hydrating your skin. Don’t incorporate a skincare product that can cause irritations and dryness to your skin. Lastly, don’t forget your sunscreen. Gray skies still have harmful UV rays.
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Be diligent in moisturizing your skin
Since your skin would become too dry during the cold season, you have to be consistent in applying moisturizers for your skin. Not just your face, but to your entire body as well. There are tons of moisturizers and body creams out there that are lightweight, but you can feel how hydrated your skin is. You can look for products like that. Also, try to incorporate a hydrating mask at night, as often as you can. Masks are jampacked with hydration benefits. Putting it on at night will leave your skin fresh and plump the next morning.
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You don’t have to exfoliate very often
Set your exfoliators aside for the cold season. Exfoliating might be beneficial for your skin, but you might end up drying your skin even more if you do it very frequently. That may cause flakiness and dry patches. It is okay to exfoliate once a week just to shed off those dead skin cells. This way, you’re helping your skin regenerate and absorb moisturizers quicker.
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Eat healthy food and stay hydrated
Cold season or not, always keep a healthy eating habit and drinking habit. Nothing beats hydration from drinking water 8 glasses a day or more. Plus, eating fruits rich in hydrating properties like watermelon and papaya is great for your skin. If water is not your thing, you can try drinking lemon water or coconut water. You can purchase them from your grocery, but you can also make one at your home.
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Don’t spend an hour in the shower
IF you love taking long hot showers during the cold season, sadly, you have to avoid doing that. Your skin will become more dry and flaky because of the hot temperature. Use lukewarm water instead. Not only when taking a bath but also when washing your face and your hands. Experts also suggest that lathering a generous amount of moisturizer or body cream on damp skin enables deeper moisture penetration.
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Wear comfortable clothes
Avoid wearing clothes that are irritating and itchy to your skin. Always keep your arms and legs covered. They are more prone to dryness and flakiness since they are usually more exposed. For fashionistas out there, invest in clothes that are made from thicker fabrics but still look stylish. The cold weather doesn’t give you a reason to dress poorly, right?
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Get a humidifier
Having a humidifier in your room helps in balancing out the temperature in your room. It adds more moisture to the dry winter air in your room. If you want, you can put humidifiers in each room you have in your house. But if you’re on a budget, getting one is enough. Place it in your bedroom or any room where you spend time the most. Your skin will thank you for doing this.
