Do not let the health and beauty of your skin be compromised with the arrival of low temperatures.
You can avoid it thanks to this practical care and advice to maintain healthy and radiant skin also at this time of year.
》You will pass the test successfully!
When summer arrives, an alarm goes off in our minds indicating that we have to protect our skin from the sun's rays.
However, when winter arrives, we are still unaware of the damage that cold, humidity, and sudden changes in temperature cause to the skin.
And is that the characteristic winter weather and changing environmental conditions clearly affect not only our mood but also our physical appearance, especially our skin.
Wind, cold, rain ... are the main triggers of skin sensitivity, and our face is the part that will suffer the most.
And the fact is that, although the skin has enzymes that help it to withstand temperatures below 37ºC, it loses mobility and elasticity,
Its skin barrier is altered and dehydration and dryness occur, and even irritations if the skin is sensitive.
As Leonor Prieto, scientific director of La Roche-Posay, informs us, the cold also causes vasoconstriction in the skin's capillaries,
which causes not enough oxygen or nutrients to reach the epidermis, leaving the skin with that unflattering dull appearance.
In addition, the cell renewal cycle is delayed and dead cells accumulate, causing an uncomfortable feeling of tightness and lack of comfort
Since this layer of cells prevents the natural sebaceous secretion of the skin from reaching the surface to nourish the epidermis, leaving totally unprotected, dry, and sensitive skin.
The face and hands are the areas of our body that suffer the most during winter. Also, in this season, the heaters emit substances that cause the death of skin cells and play against the natural moisture of the skin.
We also have to bear in mind that when we go from closed rooms with heating to the cold of the street, the skin becomes dehydrated and dries much more, affecting its elasticity.
And of course, it also affects the fact that in winter we dress in more clothes, which hinders the process of perspiration of the skin and elimination of dead cells.
Therefore, if you want to spend the winter with a good face, you cannot ignore these practical tips to maintain healthy and radiant skin at this time of year as well.
A beauty routine that protects the skin from inclement weather and is based on:
1. Get a humidifier to add moisture to indoor environments and prevent skin from drying out.
2. Try to turn the heating to a moderate temperature, thus avoiding excessive dryness indoors.
3. Do not forget to drink a lot of water (2 liters a day), juices, and infusions.
. Take care of your skin by avoiding alcoholic beverages and coffee, they can make it very dry.
. Increase the consumption of foods rich in vitamins (especially vitamin C) and antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables.
. The antioxidant anti-aging diet can be an ideal bet to prevent premature aging of the skin.
4. Eat fruits such as grapes, which are rich in polyphenols and help maintain healthy skin.
. Spinach, fish, eggs, and nuts should be present in your diet due to their high content of vitamin E.
. Vitamin C is essential for healthy skin and is found in foods such as orange, kiwi, lemon, and mandarin.
. Foods rich in vitamin A such as carrots and red fruits are highly recommended.
. Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a great antioxidant, which should not be lacking in your winter diet!
5. Avoid showers and baths that are too hot, and especially not spending a lot of time in the bathtub (no more than 20 minutes).
. And, although they are appreciated, they damage the epidermis and are bad for circulation.
. In addition, after the shower, it is advisable to always finish with a jet of cold water, especially on the legs. The middle terms are always appropriate, so warm water is ideal for our bathrooms.
. Of course, after showering or bathing, you have to hydrate your skin very well.
》A tip:
when you get out of the shower, take advantage of the mist to apply the moisturizer all over your body.
Spa effect without leaving home!
6. Do not abuse shower soap or gels and make sure you always use the appropriate one for each skin type.
. It is recommended that they be soft, neutral, and not aggressive.
7. Daily cleansing is the first step in your beauty routine and is especially important in times when external factors affect the skin to a greater extent,
. However, use a mild cleanser to avoid excessive drying of the dermis and possible irritations.
8. Avoid washing your face too often or rinsing the skin with plenty of water because excess water favors the drying of the skin.
. Carry out a careful cleaning, morning and night, choosing a mild cleanser that does not increase the daily aggression caused by the cold.
9. Hydration, hydration, and more hydration.
. It is vital that you apply a generous amount of moisturizer and, if you have very dry skin, repeat the application two or three times a day.
. In cases where the skin is especially dry or atypical, use a nourishing cream over the moisturizer.
10. To reduce superficial wrinkles and prevent the cold from accentuating them, use cosmetics that contain hydroxy acids, retinol, and vitamin C.
. To reduce the most marked wrinkles, add creams with peptides, with surprising results.
11. Mix a few drops of tea tree oil with your night cream.
. This natural oil is one of the most popular and active, it is known for its great antiseptic, antiviral and fungicidal power.
. Tea tree oil is perfect for the cold months because more fungus is generated, for example, on the feet.
12. Choose a good moisturizing cream that contains moisturizing components (which attract water into the skin), such as glycerin, urea, sodium lactate, etc.,
. And components with an occlusive effect (act as a barrier, to prevent water loss), such as lanolin, silicone, and their derivatives.
13. Never forget to care for your lips, which are badly damaged by the cold.
. It is essential to use a lip balm with sun protection and especially avoid moistening them with saliva when they are dry, because although at first,
. It provides a feeling of relief, later it produces even more irritation and dryness.
. Remember that their skin is thinner and lacks sweat and sebaceous glands, so they poorly regulate temperature changes.
. Go to sleep with a good layer of Vaseline on your lips and even a thin layer of honey to nourish them during sleeping hours.
. It is the most effective way to avoid dry and chapped lips.
14. Hands are another of the areas most affected during winter.
. Make sure to use specific creams for very nourishing hands that prevent their delicate skin from drying out and even cracking.
. Do not forget to carry the hand cream always with you to apply it as needed.
. As for the palms of the hands, it is advisable to maintain a permanent moisturization with creams, avoid frequent washing with very aggressive soaps, and the exaggerated use of alcohol gel.
. In addition, it is highly recommended to apply reinforcing solutions such as hand masks once a week.
. To enhance the hydrating effect on your hands, apply a specific cream and then put on some gloves, the heat will help the hydrating effect to multiply.
15. In winter, the feet are usually one of the most neglected areas, however, they can be significantly affected by the cold.
. Do not forget to hydrate them every day with natural oils or specific lotions. Choose breathable natural fiber socks, cotton is ideal.
. The footwear must have these same characteristics, avoid plastic shoes or any other material that prevents the skin from breathing.
. Take advantage of the winter to oxygenate the toenails, give them a break, and don't paint them.
16. Never forget sun protection when going to the ski resorts or playing in the snow.
. In snowy areas, the sun is even more dangerous for the skin and lips than in summer, because the sun's rays are reflected off the snow and the damage is enhanced.
17. The skin is more sensitive than ever during this time,
. Avoid non-breathable or irritating clothing or shoes, as well as contact with synthetic fabrics, especially when conditions such as atopic dermatitis or psoriasis develop.
18. Avoid alcohol and tobacco, as, together with the cold,
. They reduce skin vascularity and increase veins, redness, and dehydration.
19. Finally, remember that this is the best time to undergo peeling or laser rejuvenation treatments,
. So if you were considering any of them, it is the ideal time to give it to yourself.
》The winter beauty ritual for a radiant complexion;
The skin of the face is one of the most sensitive of the body,
In addition, since it is always exposed to external aggressions, it is very vulnerable.
In winter it requires more cleaning and hydration to keep it healthy and radiant.
The main problem that low temperatures produce on your face is dryness.
In order for your skin to pass the test, take note of the beauty ritual your skin needs in winter:
Exfoliation:
Before low temperatures close your pores, it is necessary to remove dead cells.
Use a very gentle scrub once a week and you will restore the radiance to the face.
Cleaning:
It is essential to deeply remove every day, morning and night, the dirt that accumulates on the face.
Use very mild cleansing milk applying it with the fingertips through a light massage.
Next, apply an alcohol-free toner with a cotton ball.
Hydration with protection:
Twice a day (when you get up after cleaning and when you go to bed after cleaning),
Apply a moisturizing cream that includes a sun protection factor by gently massaging your fingertips on your face and neck.
It is possible that during the day you may feel dryness or tightness on the skin, especially if it is dry,
Nothing better than carrying a good single-dose moisturizer or mini version in your bag to apply as needed.
Do not forget to always carry cocoa for the lips, since the skin that covers them is extremely delicate and demands hydration.
External aggressions:
Various external factors can damage the appearance of your skin and compromise its health and beauty,
》Discover what they are and the strategies to succeed:
1 Heating:
The heaters reduce the humidity and dry the skin.
Use humidifiers to maintain the correct humidity level.
2 Wind:
Avoid staying in open spaces for too long, the wind dries the skin.
3 Sun:
Even if it is winter, the sun is still harmful to the skin,
Do not forget to use a moisturizer with a sun protection factor.
4 Smoke-laden environments:
It is a fact that tobacco dries out the skin, and even if you are not a smoker,
Staying indoors where you are smoking dulls and dries your skin.
Follow these care guidelines and you will see how your skin will be perfect when the good weather arrives.
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