Though we may have a standard routine to see us through the rest of the year, stronger action is called for to protect our skin in the cold months.
If you are one of those hardy types who takes brisk winter walks to boost a flagging circulation, then you are especially at risk from dehydration. So it is important to drink pleanty of fluids, stay away from alcohol and bath or shower no more that once a day. You can also increase your oil intake in small amounts.
Never leave the house with wet skin or lips – your skin will look chapped instantly.
Moisturize your skin well with a creamy formulation. Use your eye cream on your lips. However, if your skin is oily or acne-prone, use an oil-free moisturizer all the time.
Use a heavy night cream; if your skin is normal to dry, you may leave it one the face and neck overnight. However, wipe off the excess cream from around the eyes as it could lead to puffiness around the eyes.
Protect your skin from the wind by keeping away from direct wind as much as possible.
Make your own face mask with a quarter cup of yoghurt, eight crushed almonds, and egg yolk. Mix well and apply on the face. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes and rinse well with tepid water. Remember to moisturize soon after.
Temper your bath water with a few drops of bath oil. This will leave a thin film of oil on your skin, which will help prevent loss of moisture from the skin and keep skin looking soft and moisturized.
Moitsturise your hands, feet, knee and elbows with a rich body lotion.
Lips lack oil glands of their own, which is the reason why they chap so easily in winter. Therefore, extra care is needed to prevent lips from cracking and flaking. Always use a lip balm or a salve during the day. A built-in sunscreen in the lip balm is an added bonus; it keeps away harmful ultraviolet rays and prevents loss of moisture.
Avoid wearing lipstick, especially one of the matte types, as they tend to be very drying.
If your lips start peeling, do not lift the peel off. Instead, apply a heavy night cream on our lips and leave overnight.
If your skin is looking dull, it’s partly due to a lack of quality time in the sun and more to do with a sluggish system that has overindulged on winter stodge and not enough exercise, try working our indoors.
Drink something hot before you step out. This will help to keep your body warm.
Avoid extremes of temperature; don’t step out into the cold after sitting in front of a heater. It could be bad for your skin.
If you are one of those hardy types who takes brisk winter walks to boost a flagging circulation, then you are especially at risk from dehydration. So it is important to drink pleanty of fluids, stay away from alcohol and bath or shower no more that once a day. You can also increase your oil intake in small amounts.
Never leave the house with wet skin or lips – your skin will look chapped instantly.
Moisturize your skin well with a creamy formulation. Use your eye cream on your lips. However, if your skin is oily or acne-prone, use an oil-free moisturizer all the time.
Use a heavy night cream; if your skin is normal to dry, you may leave it one the face and neck overnight. However, wipe off the excess cream from around the eyes as it could lead to puffiness around the eyes.
Protect your skin from the wind by keeping away from direct wind as much as possible.
Make your own face mask with a quarter cup of yoghurt, eight crushed almonds, and egg yolk. Mix well and apply on the face. Leave on for 20 to 30 minutes and rinse well with tepid water. Remember to moisturize soon after.
Temper your bath water with a few drops of bath oil. This will leave a thin film of oil on your skin, which will help prevent loss of moisture from the skin and keep skin looking soft and moisturized.
Moitsturise your hands, feet, knee and elbows with a rich body lotion.
Lips lack oil glands of their own, which is the reason why they chap so easily in winter. Therefore, extra care is needed to prevent lips from cracking and flaking. Always use a lip balm or a salve during the day. A built-in sunscreen in the lip balm is an added bonus; it keeps away harmful ultraviolet rays and prevents loss of moisture.
Avoid wearing lipstick, especially one of the matte types, as they tend to be very drying.
If your lips start peeling, do not lift the peel off. Instead, apply a heavy night cream on our lips and leave overnight.
If your skin is looking dull, it’s partly due to a lack of quality time in the sun and more to do with a sluggish system that has overindulged on winter stodge and not enough exercise, try working our indoors.
Drink something hot before you step out. This will help to keep your body warm.
Avoid extremes of temperature; don’t step out into the cold after sitting in front of a heater. It could be bad for your skin.
