With the onset of winter, cold, dry air can wreak havoc on your skin and hair with the drop in temperature and indoor heating can make the skin dehydrated, irritating and damaged.
For the skin and hair to be healthy during the cold months, we must adjust our beauty routine according to the season change. Let us analyze and follow some seasonal skin and hair care tips during the winters.
1. Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
The foremost factor to focus on during the winters is hydration. The cold air and indoor heating strips away skins and hair’s natural moisture making them dry and dull. To overcome hydration, drink plenty of water all day.
Apply a weekly hair mask to prevent hair dryness.
2. Switch to a Heavier Moisturizer
The temperature drops during the winter demand thick, more emollient cream or oil-based moisturizer as it acts as an extra layer of protection to the skin.
Look for ingredients like hyaluronic acid, shea butter, coconut oil, squalane as they nourish and repair the skin without any clogged pores. Choose the right moisturizer that best suits your skin tone to make the skin feel comfortable.
Nourish your lips too with lip balm with ingredients like beeswax, shea butter or lanolin to avoid chapped lips. Reapply the lip balm whenever you feel the difference.
3. Exfoliate Gently
During winters gentle exfoliation must be done to remove the skin’s dead skin cells and promote absorption of moisturizers. In general, exfoliation during the winters with harsh scrubs is very irritating and damages the skin as well. Use a mild exfoliator.
Use chemical exfoliants with AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids) or BHAs (beta hydroxy acids) instead of abrasive physical scrubs. Using gentle exfoliants improves skin texture without irritation.
4. Protect Your Skin from Harsh Elements
With the arrival of cold temperatures during the winter, protect your skin with scarves, hats and gloves.
Do not skip sunscreen during this time of the winter as UV rays can still damage the skin. Use sunscreenwith SPF 50 or at least sunscreen with SPF 30 is recommended.
5. Revitalize Your Scalp and Hair
The winter’s dry air affects your scalp and hair too and to prevent its dryness and flakiness, use gentle and hydrating shampoo and conditioner. Use oil for head massage as it promotes blood circulation and nourishes the roots.
6. Stay Warm and Cozy—But Avoid Hot Showers
Its very tempting to take long hot showers during the winters but it actually damages skin and hair as hot water strips natural oils from them making the skin feel tight and dry.
It’s good to use lukewarm water and limit the usage of shower time to keep the skin’s moisture intact.
Conclusion
Adjust your skincare routine according to the weather conditions to maintain healthy, glowing skin with shiny look and make the hair strong throughout the winter.
Winter requires extra care for skin and hair and be ready for the onset of the season and enjoy the coldness.