In winter, our face is on the front line in the battle with frost, wind and snow. In order not to be defeated, you need to take care of your skin in a special way, otherwise redness, peeling, additional wrinkles and other "charms" will not take long.
In winter, frosty air actively dehydrates the skin and the rate of renewal of epidermal cells slows down, so the skin becomes rough and dry. In addition, the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases. As a consequence – the protective hydrolipidic film becomes thinner, and the skin becomes less elastic and more receptive. Find out how to take care of your winter skin in this article.
Winter skin care rules: provide hydration and nutrition
At home, the person needs to be "drank" with the help of special means. As for the use of moisturizing creams for the street, there is still a myth that it is strictly forbidden. Extreme case – supposedly it can be applied 20 minutes before leaving the room. It is believed that the cream freezes in the cold and damages skin cells.
However, firstly, moisturizing facial skin care products in winter mainly contain substances that retain moisture in the deep layers and prevent evaporation from the surface. Due to this, the moisture content of the skin increases.
Secondly, even in the most severe frost, the temperature of our face does not drop to zero degrees. Therefore, the cream will not be able to freeze. So in the usual urban rhythm of life, when you just need to walk a few minutes to transport, and then – before the office, nothing prevents us from using moisturizers.
Three components of the perfect winter face cream
- It should not be liquid like emulsions or gels, but a thick consistency.
- For dry skin, oily creams with vitamins A and E are preferable, as well as – with hyaluronic acid.
- Wash your face with soap less often. Better – completely switch to tonic and milk.
For dry skin, this is a must. In very severe frosts, as well as for country walks or trips to the mountains, special protective creams are needed, which must be applied to the face instead of the usual daytime ones. Today, many companies produce such drugs.
Frost and sun
People who are prone to skin pigmentation should not forget about sunscreen on bright sunny days. Skin prone to irritation and vasodilation in winter especially suffers from temperature changes and humidity surges. As a rule, by the evening it becomes flaky and painfully sensitive.
Safety measures for sensitive skin
- If it gets a little cold, switch to a protective cream for winter skin care.
- Make a soothing chamomile facial mask every evening.
- Use special cosmetics that contain vitamin C, which strengthens blood vessels.
Buy a 5% solution of ascorbic acid in ampoules at the pharmacy. Moisten your face with it in the mornings and evenings, then apply your regular cream. Remember: in large doses, vitamin C dries out the skin.
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