Winterize Your Skin Care Routine
by
Hind
- 8:01:00 AM
It's already November and heading to December. Fall-Winter is officially here. There is no doubt that the season is quiet and magical. Christmas decoration, fluffy slippers and warm cloths are all out and I just LOVE IT... Don't you???? But one downside, as the temperatures drop, cold weather can take its toll on our skin.
Dermatologists agree that it's essential, with the season changing, to switch our skin care routine. In fact, the skin type might switch and that could lead to a not-at-all glowy skin. Here is my comprehensive guide to help keeping the skin healthy and beautiful for this period of the year.
1. Consider changing your gel or foaming cleanser (face and body) to another one with balm, lotion or creamy consistency to prevent over stripping the skin. Oil cleanser are also a great option for winter.
2. Opt for gentle exfoliators that are not harsh on the skin.
3. Invest on a thick moisturizer that's oil based. Choose the "non-clogging" oils that are known for retaining moisture in the skin such as, avocado oil,sweet almond oil, olive oil, ... etc. I personally would replace my night cream but I stick to my day moisturizer as I'm not the kind to prefer the heavy creams on day time.
4. Despite the weather, sunscreen is a product to wear everyday. UV rays can cause serious damage to our skin throughout the whole year even if it's snowing in your area. In fact sun reflections of snow can be more harmful than the ones of the beach in summer. In cold times opt for at least SPF 15 in your moisturizer, foundation, hand creams, eye creams, ...etc. Make it a habit.
5. It's time to stock up some lip balms to kiss better. In this time of the year, I suffer from chapped flaky lips.. It hurts and it's awful. Use gentle lip exfoliator and follow with a tick lip balm. Get also a lipstick with built in balm.
6. I love to treat my hands and nails and especially in winter, when they get drier fast, as they have fewer oils glands than most parts of the body. I mostly go for creams packed with Shea butter and glycerin.
7. What could be better than a super hot shower/bath in cold winter days??? ... Well, the answer of "nothing" could be obvious to some. But trust me, you're better off with just warm water. Hot water in fact robs the skin of its natural oils which leads to a loss of moisture and can result in dryness.
8. Avoid fragrance ingredients, which can be irritating and drying.
At last, either it's high end or drugstore products, what's most important is how the skin responds to the product. Ultimately, we always have to listen to what our skin is telling no matter what season it is.
Hope you enjoyed... Wishing you a great winter season :)
