Depending on where you live your experience of winter can vary. The weather can vary from slight chill to extremely cold temperatures to snow. Winter comes with its own share of skin issues like dryness, dandruff, cracked feets etc.
The skin becomes dry due to increased water loss from our skin and for some people it can lead to dandruff and acne breakouts due to compensatory oil production. Ofcourse, every skin behaves differently.
Here are some tips to help you take care of your skin in winters:
Face:
- Use a gentle cleanser
- Use lukewarm water to wash face
- Shift to a more creamy moisturiser
- Don’t skip your sunscreen: remember UV rays are still there. Sunscreen is even more important if you staying by the beach or in area where it snows
- Limit exfoliating to once or twice a month
Scalp:
- If you suffer from dandruff, continue using your anti-dandruff shampoo throughout the season
- Use lukewarm water to rinse scalp
- Use a good conditioner to avoid frizziness
- Style your hair at cooler temperature and use a heat protectant
Body:
- Use lukewarm water for bathing
- Use a gentle soap or may be you can reduce the use of soap to alternate days
- MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE, MOISTURIZE as many times as you can. And atleast after bath and before going to bed at night
- For sensitive skin wear a layer of cotton shirt or something, to avoid direct contact with woollens
Hands and feet:
- keep them warm and dry
- Moisturize your hand and feet including nails
- If you have cracked feet, use a urea-based moisturizer. Visit your dermatologist if needed
- You can also soak your feet in warm water for 10 minutes twice a week and exfoliate them gently
- Don’t wear damp socks and change them daily
This covers most of the basics. If you have any specific queries or want recommendations just drop in a message and we will get back to you.
Have a safe and happy winter.