Winter has arrived and the dry and flaky skin is accompanying the season as a VIP guest. You can notice your dehydrated skin as the winter arrives. Even sitting by a fire or taking hot showers in winters can make your skin dry. Your skin starts losing its natural oils during this season. With the help of the right routine, you can take care of your skin in winters. This can help your skin feel hydrated and soft.
How to take care of your dry skin in winters
Here are some natural products and home remedies that will help you to take care of dry skin in winter and keep your skin healthy.
Limit your showers
Hot showers in winters are so tempting. But taking shower for a long time can remove natural oils from your skin. Your skin sometimes can turn red and become too dry and flaky.
Keep your body hydrated
Well yes! Your body needs lots of water during winters too. A properly hydrated body enhances the cell regeneration process. Drink up to 8-10 glasses of water in a day. You can add unsweetened beverages to your routine such as ginger tea, green tea, coffee, etc. A hydrated body is a key to healthy and glowing skin.
Use a mild cleanser
Your regular summer cleanser can make your skin dry and you may feel tightness in your skin. In winters, you should use a milder and alcohol-free cleanser as they strip away natural oils from your skin. Switch to a cream-based cleanser, it cleans the whole day’s dirt while keeping the moisture locked.
Switch to a heavy moisturizer
your regular product, that you were using in summers may not work in winters. Shift to a heavy oil-based moisturizer. This will keep your skin hydrated and moisturized for a long time. You can also use coconut oil topped up with essential oils, in place of moisturizer. This is one of the best moisturizing agents.
Wear sunscreen daily
Well, wearing sunscreen is mandatory for every season, not just winters. But you need to be extra careful during cold weather. The face is usually more exposed to the sun in winters as the sun rays feel pleasant on a cold day. The UV rays can damage your skin. Choose a non-greasy sunscreen with an SPF of 30 according to your skin concern. It should contain zinc oxide and titanium dioxide to block the harmful sun rays from penetrating the skin.
Exfoliate your skin once a week
To remove the dead and dry skin cells, exfoliate your skin in winters once a week. If you don’t want to go for chemical-based exfoliators, you can make them using your kitchen ingredients. Oatmeal and yogurt are some of the best scrubs, as they brighten the dull skin by giving a beautiful glowing skin.
Eat healthy
During winters eating healthy food is important to maintain your good skin health. Consume the fruits and vegetables that are rich in vitamin C such as sweet potatoes, citrus fruits, gooseberries, etc. Vitamin C also helps in boosting immunity. Also, increase your iron and zinc rich diet such as green leafy veggies and legumes that are a really good source of these. Increase your garlic and ginger intake in soups and vegetables. They are nutritious and comforting in winters.
Winter skincare routine that you should follow
- Do not forget to apply lip balm, this will treat your chapped lips.Β
- Apply coconut oil to your nail cuticles, this will prevent your cuticles from flaking and peeling.Β
- Avoid peel-off masks and astringent lotions during winters, as they will end up drying your skin.Β
- Take care of your feet by applying coconut oil or petroleum jelly. Also, exfoliate the skin on your feet. Always wear socks while sleeping for better blood flow and sleep.Β
- Always apply moisturizer on your cleansed face before going to bed. You may also apply aloe gel, coconut oil and almond oil. You will notice soft and hydrated skin the next day.Β
- Massage your body with oil every day. It will provide nourishment to your skin.
- The navel is the central part of the body as well as the acupressure point. Apply some coconut oil or clarified butter or almond oil to your navel. this will lock the moisture in the skin and lips leaving glowing skin.Β
- Exercise for at least 30 minutes every day.
- Wash your pillow covers twice a week during winters. It may attract dust particles that can eventually get transferred to your face.Β
These are the best possible ways to get rid of dry skin in winter. Follow these simple tips and bid goodbye to dry, flaky and itchy skin.
