Winter skin care tips: With the arrival of winter, the first problem that appears is dry skin. As the temperature drops, the humidity in the air decreases and the skin begins to lose its natural softness. Feeling of tension in the face, chapped lips, white appearance of the hands and feet, blotching, itching and a dull glow all become common in the winter. Many people still worry about dryness even after using a moisturizer. Many people are unable to understand why the skin dries out so quickly once a cold starts. In fact, there are many scientific reasons behind this, and if skin care is done properly after understanding it, the skin can be kept healthy, glowing and soft even in winter. Nowadays, winter skin care is being talked about a lot on social media, and expert advice is spreading a lot. Therefore, it is very important to know the root cause of dehydration and how to control it.
Why does skin become drier in winter?
The air becomes very cold and dry in winter. Dry air sucks moisture from the skin, causing the natural oils in the top layer of the skin to decrease. These oils protect the skin, but once they decrease, the skin begins to become dry, rough and patchy. In the cold, our skin sweats less, which also reduces skin hydration. This is why you sometimes feel like your face is stretching after washing. Apart from this, blood circulation also slows down a bit in cold air, which makes the skin get less nourishment and moisture and starts losing its natural glow.
Bathing with hot water also increases the level of dryness of the skin
Everyone loves to shower with hot water in the winter, but according to experts, showering with hot water quickly reduces the natural oils of the skin. The hotter the water, the drier the skin becomes. For this reason, many people feel tight and rough after showering in the winter. Hot water weakens the protective layer of the skin, preventing moisture from remaining in the skin. This is why excessively hot water makes the skin drier.
Drinking less water is also a major cause of dehydration
People feel less thirsty in the cold and therefore drink less water. But due to lack of water in the body, the hydration level of the skin also decreases. The skin starts drying from the inside and even the external moisturizer is not effective for long. Therefore, it is important to pay more attention to hydration in winter.
The best expert tips for protecting your skin in winter
Now let’s talk about how to control this dryness and maintain fresh skin.
1. Use a thick, creamy moisturizer
To add more skin care in winter, you should use a creamy moisturizer instead of a light lotion. It forms a protective layer on the skin and locks in moisture. Its effect is enhanced by applying moisturizer immediately after showering.
2. Washing the face should not be too harsh
This powerful and foaming face wash makes the skin more dry in winters. So use a gentle and moisturizing face wash.
3. Limit hot water
Bathing and washing your face with lukewarm water is better for the skin. Too hot water is harmful to the skin.
4. Protect the skin from the wind
Cold air absorbs moisture from the skin, so whenever you go out, cover your face with a scarf or shawl.
5. Maintain indoor air humidity as well
The air in the room becomes drier when the heater is turned on. So, use a humidifier or keep a bowl of water in the room.
6. Include healthy fats and vitamins in your diet
Foods containing Omega 3, Vitamin E and Vitamin C like almonds, walnuts, seeds, oranges and seasonal fruits make the skin healthy and radiant from within.
7. Light skin exfoliation once or twice a week
By removing dead skin, the skin absorbs moisture better.
How to maintain glow in winter
If you want to keep your skin fresh and radiant even in winter, then definitely keep these three things in your routine. Moisturizer, sunscreen and hydration. Using sunscreen is also important in winter because UV rays can damage the skin even in the cold. Apply moisturizer twice daily and drink enough water. Using moisturizing serum on the skin at night helps a lot in enhancing glow.
(Disclaimer: The information and information contained in this article is based on general assumptions. Indian news18 has not confirmed these assumptions. Contact the relevant expert before implementing them.)
