Winter is here, and as we have all experienced before, it can be hard on your skin. There's low humidity in the air that dries it out along with indoor heating. Here are some precautions you can take to help prevent your skin becoming a winter victim.
- Shorten your baths or showers. When you take long showers, it can eventually strip the skin of moisturizing fats and lipids. They actually don't add moisture.
- Use moisturizer. Pick a soap or cleanser with oils. After you take a bath or shower, pat dry (don't rub), and add an overall body moisturizer.
- For added protection, you can also put oils in your bath water to help moisturize.
- Sparingly apply toners and astringents. You use these liquids after cleaning but before moisturizer, but because they contain alcohol, they can dry out the skin. Look for ones that are low in alcohol content.
- Use sunscreen. You are in and out all day and all that sun exposure can really add up. Many products you use are SPF 15 so this really shouldn't be a problem.
- Rejuvenate your skin. Tropical night creams are often used by many people, or at least others products containing retinals. These actually help with wrinkles, facial lines, and age spots. Look for products that contain mineral oil or other moisturizing agents.
- Humidify your environment. Consider putting a humidifier in your room at night or wherever you know that you're going to be spending a lot of time.
- Stay away from cigar and cigarette smoke because this can ultimately speed up your skin's aging process.
By: MissAshley
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