Skincare for dry skin during winter months
Make your skin glow and stay healthy
Cold weather
is not very kind to our skin, especially dry or
sensitive skin. With proper care, however, you can
protect you skin and keep it looking smooth and silky
during the cold winter months. Here are a few simple
skincare tips:
Avoid skin
irritants, such as products with strong fragrance or color
or high alcohol content. This is very important for people
with sensitive skin,
rosacea
or
couperose.
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Use a
mild cleanser and avoid using soap. Lather up with care:
Look for a creamy,
soap-free cleanser that contains glycerin or
petrolatum, according to Allure experts. Jennifer
Aniston likes
Neutrogena moisturizing soap.
Use a
good moisturizer for your skin type. You may need to use a
richer moisturizer during the coldest months. Apply two or
three times a day, preferably when your body is still
moist.
Creme de la Mer is probably the top of the line but
another one from
Sonya Dakar called the Hydrasoft Lotion is pretty good
too.
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 Try to
use calming products, even if your skin is strong.
(Related:
Chapped lips)
Make
sure you are taking your vitamins regularly, especially
Vitamin E, A, C, biotin and K. You may also want to
consider eating more fish or taking
Omega 3 supplements in form of flaxseed oil or fish
oil.
Exfoliate
using a gentle method. (Related:
Cold weather skincare)
Use
sun block. The sun may not be so strong but it is
still there and it will damage your skin if you do
not protect it.
Put
a rich balm on your lips.
Have
facials
if you can to pamper your skin with a rich mask and
a relaxing massage. Lucy Liu has
vitamin-C facials using Dr. Murad skin care products.
Do
not forget to drink plenty of water (most people do
not feel thirsty during winter so do not wait; just
drink regularly) and eat healthy. And
noncomedogenic creams that draws water into the
skin.
Smile
and be happy. A
positive attitude will make you happier,
healthier and prettier.
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