Along with the rest of
nature, our skin also changes as the seasons turn. Winter weather is
hard enough on anyone’s protective barrier ‘The skin’’, robbing it of moisture and heat, causing dryness and
cracks. With winter comes, low
humidity, which strips skin of its natural moisture, leaving it dry and more
susceptible to damage. Skin in the humid summer is often smooth and moist compared to
winter skin. The skin,
which is the largest organ of a body, is driest in winter, when temperatures
and humidity levels plumbs. Cold weather is
often dreaded by people with sensitive skin.
One
of the most common skin conditions brought on by cold weather is the
development of severely dry skin. Dry skin occurs more often during colder
weather because cold air is often drier than warm air, and this lack of
humidity leaves your skin feeling dry(and often looking) thirsty. Dry skin is often temporary — you
get it only in winter and what's more, signs and symptoms of dry skin depend on
your age, your health, where you live, and time spent outdoors.
People who suffer with dry skin
often have any one or all of these conditions which include: Skin tightness,
roughness, fine lines or cracks, redness, slight to severe itching, flaking or
peeling, or deep bleeding cracks in the foot. Apart from extreme weather
conditions outdoors, room heaters may add to this problem.
Winter as they say
is a season
of festivity, parties and enjoyment, but when changes in climate can your throw
skin for a loop; when you feel low on your appearance; your feel good mood can
go for a toss. Hence it becomes imperative to take care of your skin especially
during winters. Your daily skin care habits in warm months might be inadequate
for winter weather. You might need a different routine for winter.
Although cold weather can have many harmful
effects on your skin, there are numerous steps you can take to prevent them. By
taking a natural approach to skin care routine it is easy to achieve beautiful
and healthy growing skin.
Adding
these simple steps to your cold weather skincare routine can help keep dry skin
at bay.
Everyone
knows that that proper care and
cleansing is important to getting great looking skin, however people with sensitive
skin have to take a few extra precautions in order to keep their skin looking
its best. If
your skin is sensitive you will notice symptoms such as dryness, itching, and
flakiness after washing with regular soap, sweating profusely, after the
application of any soaps or skincare products that contain fragrances and dyes,
after exposure to the sun, harsh winds, extremely hot or cold temperatures, and
after facial treatments like hydrating masks or exfoliation. The best step in looking
after sensitive skin is turning to natural
moisturizers with healing ingredients
When choosing a moisturizer,
first consider your skin type; For oily skin, use a light moisturizer; for
normal to oily skin, use a moisturizing lotion; and for dry skin, use a
moisturizing cream. Use a light moisturizer for daytime and an intense moisturizer for nighttime while you sleep.
But before buying a
moisturizer, analyze the product’s ingredient list: Nearly every moisturizer
contains some combination of emollients, humectants, emulsifiers, active
ingredients and penetration enhancers which will soften and hydrate the skin.
Avoid poor-quality
ingredients such as mineral oils, harsh chemicals, and artificial colors and
fragrances. Harsh chemicals such as paraben, formaldehyde and propylene glycol
are often used to give moisturizers a longer shelf life and help them absorb
into the skin, but they can have side effects ranging from skin irritation to
potential reproductive disorders.
Use skincare line of
products that usually includes a cleanser which helps to exfoliate skin and increase
cell turnover and remove dead skin cells. This step eliminates the dull
appearance of aging skin and helps increase the look of softer, fresher looking
skin.
Use a natural cleansers,
body washers and soaps to get rid of flakes of dead skin in order to reduce
irritation and skin blockage. Lock in all the benefits of cleansing with a moisturizer
that will keep skin fresh for hours.
Vitamin D is very essential
for a healthy skin, but when you can’t soak up the feel-good rays, because of
your skin sensitivity, consider taking Vitamin D supplements.
One of the most common
mistakes people make in protecting their skin during the winter months is
leaving the house without sun block just because it’s colder outside it doesn’t
mean that the sun is doing any less damage to your skin. To protect your skin
from the damage that the sun can do (including drying and wrinkles), simply
apply sun block just as you would during the warm summer months You can even
eliminate the extra step by using makeup or hydrating lotion that will protect
your skin from sun damage.
Winter behooves you to be
mindful of the effects the harsh weather can have on skin. You can take precautions
to prevent skin problems by simply keeping your skin warm, moisturized, and
blocked from too much exposure to the sun; you can retain your natural beauty throughout
the entire winter months.
