Skin care tips as winter arrives

As we enter winter, it's imperative that you prepare your skin for it! Winter for some people can be worse than just a feeling of tightness and dryness. This is because, with lower temperatures and cooler weather, the skin may become very dry; So that it is exposed to peeling or cracking and in some cases it may reach eczema, which makes the skin suffer from infections . Dryness of the skin is usually a recurring chronic condition, especially in the winter season, and therefore it is necessary to work on protecting our skin to avoid this condition .

What happens to the skin during winter or cold weather?

• When the outermost layers of the skin (known scientifically as the stratum corneum ) lose their moisture, the skin cells will shrink. The smaller the size of the cells to a large extent, this negatively affects the elasticity of the skin leading to the formation of fissures, which in turn cause the blood vessels to burst and bleed. These cracks in the skin may also irritate the skin and possibly cause it to become inflamed .
• The absorption of allergens and irritants to the skin increases in this case, which leads to damage to the surface of the skin, and then the risk of developing allergic eczema increases. This eczema may lead to continuous complications, and it becomes more difficult in winter to lose the natural moisturizing oils of the skin as well .

Winter skin care tips

Here are some helpful tips provided by Kaya Skin Clinic to ensure your skin is moisturized and protected :

Facial care during winter

• Make sure to moisturize more ! A moisturizer that seems appropriate in the spring and summer may not be appropriate in the winter. It is better to use an oil-based moisturizer instead of a water base, as the oil will form a protective layer over the skin that retains more moisture than cream or skin milk. We recommend that you use moisturizers that contain glycerin and hydroxyl acids that attract moisture to the skin. And remember that using a moisturizer immediately after showering helps maintain the consistency of the protective layer of the skin .
• A must-use sunscreen in winter ! Sunscreen is not only used in summer, but the sun in winter still has the potential to damage the skin. Apply an adequate amount of sunscreen to the face and neck, about 20-30 minutes before going out, and we recommend that you repeat this in the event that you spend a long time outside. It may be convenient to use sunscreens that combine protection and moisturizing together .
• Stay away from harsh products : the way you care for your skin changes with the weather. If the skin is affected, even with a slight amount of dryness, it is important to avoid harsh exfoliating products and skin cleansers that contain alcohol, as they will remove the natural moisturizers from the skin. Also, "highly moisturizing" masks may be more beneficial than clay masks because they pull moisture out of the skin .

Hand care during winter

Because the skin that covers our hands is thinner than most parts of the body and also contains fewer oil-secreting glands; Hence, keeping hands moisturized can be difficult to achieve, especially in cold, dry weather. And in which you may feel itchy and cracked hands. Therefore, it is important to try to always keep your hands warm to reduce dryness, and to keep a moisturizing hand cream in your bag wherever you are .

Foot care during winter

Simple foot moisturizers may look great in the summer, but during the winter, feet need stronger moisturizing products. Therefore, it is best to use moisturizers that contain petroleum jelly or glycerin. It is also preferable to use exfoliating products (such as abrasive pad and stones) to regularly remove the dead skin layer, which will help the moisturizer penetrate the skin faster and deeper .

Body care during winter

Relaxing in a warm bath gives a wonderful feeling, especially after exposure to cold weather. Beware, however, that high temperatures naturally break down the skin's natural oil barriers, leading to moisture loss. Therefore, using lukewarm water is much better than using very hot or very cold water. The use of gentle or acid-balanced bath products also helps protect the skin's oil balance. Also, remember that a quick shower is better than sitting in a bathtub, as it reduces the period of water rubbing against the skin .

Specialized body care during the winter

• Since dry skin makes it more sensitive, more care is needed when choosing skin care products. If the feeling of dryness or itching persists despite the regular use of moisturizers, a specialist doctor must be visited .
• Do not forget that water is good for health in general, and very dry skin will definitely benefit from fluids. Citrus fruits, nuts and green leafy vegetables are all good sources of food .

Finally, attention should be paid to the importance of sticking to drinking water. Knowing the importance of water for the body in general, we often neglect drinking water in the winter, which in fact becomes more important in the winter, especially for those who suffer from severe dryness of the skin, like citrus fruits, nuts and green leafy vegetables, which are all considered good sources of food and moisturize the skin Natural .

Source: Cura