Winter Skincare: How To Nourish Your Skin During The Cold Months

Due to low temperatures, the skin tends to suffer a lot by being so dry and irritated during winters. Here are some expert tips to ensure your skin stays radiant and hydrated all winter long.

Winter Skincare

1. Use Hydrating Cleanser: Use a hydrating or cream cleanser which is non foaming and does not strip the skin of its natural moisture. Agents like glycerin or ceramides are effective in retaining moisture for a long time. (Image Source: Pinterest/mindbodygreen)

2. Apply Moisturisers: The appeal of a rich thick cream that's high in hyaluronic acid, shea butter or squalane is because it penetrates well and provides moisture. The better way to use winter moisturisers is to have a serum under the moisturiser as the serum helps to trap water underneath the moisturiser. (Image Source: Pinterest/BravoTV)

3. Never Forget To Apply Sunscreen: Although the weather is cool and the sun may not feel strong, UV rays are still there. This contributes to skin ageing and damage hence there's a need to apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30. (Image Source: Pinterest/llglee)

4. Buy More Humidifiers: The most common problem with indoor heating is that it makes the room’s air very dry, which leads to dry, flaky skin. A vaporiser will add humidity to the air when the humidity is low, helping the skin to stay moist and well hydrated from within. This principle works especially well at night to keep afloat the skin even as one sleeps. (Image Source: Pinterest/rdcanada)

5. Scrub Your Skin: Exfoliation also encourages the removal of dead skin cell layers easing the penetration of moisturisers to the deeper levels of the skin. During winters one has to be careful as scrubs are able to aggravate a dry or sensitised skin. You should have chemical dams such as lactic acid therapy that are mild or moisturising scrubs and do not allow excessive shedding. (Image Source: Pinterest/rawsugarliving)

6. Use Hydrating Masks: Adding a gentle hydrating mask once or twice a week to your regimen skin care can help to moisturise your skin. Mask should include ingredients like honey, aloe vera or cucumber, which soothe and moisturise the skin. Apply them at least once in seven days during winter months. (Image Source: Pinterest/FOREO)

7. Hydrate Yourself: You may have a proper skincare regimen, but it’s vital to remember nutrition as well. Especially when you drink water enough during the day enables the skin to remain hydrated and helps eliminate the toxin that can endanger the health of the skin. Water and herbal teas also help to achieve the required fluid intake. (Image Source: Pinterest/everblossom)

8. Ensure Protection For Your Lips And Hands: Lips and hands should not be left. Apply a heavy lip balm with oxides of beeswax or cocoa butter to avoid cracking. For hands, a creamy hand lotion would keep the cold and excessive washing from taking a toll. (Image Source: Pinterest/aloimli2)

9. Inputs By - Ms. Pooja Nagdev, Cosmetologist & Aromatherapist, Founder, Inatur (Image Source: Pinterest/freepik)