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Skin Care tips for Winters

Winter air is cold and dry. It leaves your skin dry, red and itchy. It is very important to look after your skin during winters especially when you are having dry skin. you should keep yourself well hydrated during winters, so that your skin can retain moisture in it otherwise it will look dull and lifeless. Also, due to very cold and dry winter wind, your skin tends to have acne related problems also. Here in this article, Goldy Hunjan – the best professional makeup artist in Punjab, is sharing some amazing skin care tips for winters.

Skin care tips for winters | easy to follow!

1 Invest in a humidifier

Humidifier maximizes the moisture content in your surroundings. So, using a humidifier in your house helps in adding moisture to the dry winter air and helps you to keep your skin hydrated. Use humidifier in that room of your home where you spend a lot of time.

2 limit shower time

Long shower with warm water may feel amazing but it is not that much good for your skin. It is advisable to bath with lukewarm water. Don’t use very hot water for washing your hands it will turn your hands red. Washing your hands with cooler water is a better choice.

3 Use gentle and fragrance free cleansers

Use of a wrong soap is very bad for your skin. It results in dry and itchy skin. Regular soaps can cause irritation so use fragrance free cleanser or gels. Also, try to use less soap during winters as it causes dryness.

4 Modify your facial skin regimen

Use cream based cleansers during winters. Also, apply toner. Avoid using astringents which contain alcohol as it will dry your skin. If your skin feels dry, stop using products that contain alcohol and fragrance to prevent skin from getting more dry and itchy. Use a moisturizer at night. Also, don’t forget your lips as they tend to get very dry during winters. Use petroleum jelly to heal cracked lips.

5 Moisturize frequently

Moisturize your skin after cleaning it as it is one of the most important skin care tips for winters. Use a cream rather than using a lotion. Don’t forget to apply cream on your hands. Applying hand cream after washing hands will prevent drying of hands. Wear waterproof gloves while washing or cleaning things around the house.

6 Apply sunscreen in winters also

During winters snow reflect sun’s radiations which increases the risk of sun exposure. This means that in winters also there is a need to apply sunscreen. Especially when you are out in slopes and playing in snow. So there is a need to apply sunscreen during harsh winter climate.

7 Care for your feet

Don’t forget to take care of your feet. During winters, your feet also get dry and thus, you get cracked heels. Apply glycerin based creams to moisturize your feet. Also, don’t forget to exfoliate your feet once a week.

8 Wear non-irritating & comfortable clothes

Many winter clothes are made of such kind of fabric which irritates your dry winter skin. Don’t let wool and rough clothes touch your skin directly. This will cause irritation and itching on your dry skin. Protect your skin from cold air by wearing gloves, caps and socks.

9 Eat right and keep yourself hydrated

Sometimes dryness of skin is due to lack of nutrients such as deficiency of omega-3, omega-6 fatty acids. Consume foods   which can fulfill the deficiency of such nutrients. Also, don’t forget to keep yourself hydrated. Dehydration also causes skin dryness. Thus, eat right and healthy things as eating habits also have a very big effect on your skin.

10 Change out your wet clothes quickly

Your skin feels itchy and irritated if you are wearing wet clothes. If anything which you are wearing gets wet remove it as soon as possible. Keeping your clothes dry will prevent you from the discomfort caused by wet clothes. Walking and playing in snow is fine but don’t wear wet clothes for too long. This will cause skin irritation.

11 Don’t exfoliate your skin a lot

Exfoliation helps in getting rid of dead skin cells but you need to be careful while exfoliating your skin during winters as your skin gets drier with over exfoliation. Try to exfoliate only for once a week. Also, use a product wisely which don’t make your skin dry.

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All the above-mentioned skin care tips for winters are must to follow if you want to keep your skin glowing in winters as well. For more such blog posts, stay tuned with us via:

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