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?
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
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
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
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