INTRODUCTION
Winter is wonderful. Snow, hot chocolate, New Year, etc. But with the change of seasons, you may notice how your skin changes. As soon as the first cool air hits, your skin might start to look a little dehydrated. It’s common for us to change our wardrobe when the weather changes, but why don’t we change our skincare too? Your skin needs a little extra protection too! Here are some tips on how to give your skin the “clothes” it needs.
– SWITCH UP YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE
One of the easiest things you can change in your skincare routine in winter is your moisturiser. It’s normal and common to prefer a light, oil-free moisturiser in the summer, but once autumn is around the corner, your skin can use a little more TLC. This usually comes in the form of oil. If you have oily and acne-prone skin, using an oil may seem a little counterintuitive for your skin, but fear not, some oils like jojoba oil and rose oil work wonders at calming blemishes and can actually make your skin less oily. Oils are great for preventing water loss from the skin, keeping it looking plump and radiant even in the colder months.
– USE A HUMIDIFIER
We know this next tip may seem a little unusual, but trust us, it works. If you’re constantly going in and out of the cold, it wreaks havoc on your skin. Think breakouts and sensitive, red, inflamed skin. A humidifier adds moisture to the air, preventing dryness and irritation. Humidifiers are particularly effective in treating dry skin, relieving rosacea and also helping to ward off cold and flu symptoms.
– HYALURONIC ACID
The reason you should use this baby in winter is that it has the ability to absorb ten times its weight in water. This means it’s excellent at binding water in skin cells and stopping water loss from the skin throughout the day. The result? Dewy, plump, youthful-looking skin. Hyaluronic acid is especially good for those of you who suffer from dehydrated skin or notice the first wrinkles, as it helps plump and smooth the skin.
– FACE MASK
In winter, you need to be extra careful when using a face mask because your skin is drier than usual.
If you want to use a face mask, let your skin acclimatise for at least a full hour before applying the mask, and conversely, apply the mask at least an hour before leaving the house.
