10 Ways To Take Good Care Of Your Skin In Winter

Cold winter air can create havoc for your poor skin, the weather is just not fun for the skin. Cold weather and low humidity levels result in dry air, which then steals moisture away from the skin every second of every day. Here are some tips for taking care of yourself during the coldest season of the year. This will not only help you to look good, but will prevent your skin from early signs of aging.

1. Drink Plenty Of Water.

This will keep you hydrated. If you don’t, your body will suck out the moisture from your skin and give it to your body. This will dry out your skin and may cause spots and encourage breakouts. A little warm water with lemon can be very refreshing and hydrating at the same time.

2. At home, Keep Warm But Not Hot.

If the temperature inside is much hotter than outside it can irritate your skin and can even cause broken capillaries from the temperature shock when you get home or when you go out. While walking around at home wear slippers or warm socks to prevent getting cold feet which can cause chilblains.

3. Give Your Lips Extra Attention.

Apply a moisturizing lip balm when you are doing the rest of your skin care, make it part of your routine. As well as this, before you go outside apply some Vaseline/petroleum jelly to your lips as this creates a protective barrier between the cold air and your lips, locking in moisture.

4. Apply A Good Hand Cream Daily.

This is especially important if you don’t wear gloves as the skin would be constantly exposed, and yet many of us forget about it until the skin becomes dry and flaky, and in some cases splits. To keep the skin soft and comfortable, massage hand moisturizer into your hands in the morning and evening, as well as every time you wash your hands.

5. Eat A Balanced Diet.

Eating a healthy diet full of nutrients and vitamins is the best way to keep your skin from looking and feeling healthy. Eating an unbalanced diet will leave your body lacking in the nutrition needed for keeping your skin looking great. Eating well will also make you feel great too!

6. Slather On The Sunscreen.

No, sunscreen isn’t just for summertime. Winter sun combined with snow glare can still damage your skin. Try applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen to your face and your hands (if they’re exposed) about 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply frequently if you stay outside a long time.

7. Ban Super-Hot Baths.

Soaking in a burning-hot bath feels great after frolicking out in the cold. But the intense heat of a hot shower or bath actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which can lead to a loss of moisture. You’re better off with just warm water.

8. Moisturize Immediately After Bathing.

Your skin not only needs more moisture, but moisture right after you wash. Applying moisture to damp skin helps seal that dampness into the skin. Keep a bottle near the bathtub, shower stall, and at every sink and use liberally every time you wash

9. Grease Up Your Feet.

Those minty foot lotions are lovely in the hot summer months, but during the winter, your feet need stronger stuff. Try finding lotions that contain petroleum jelly or glycerin instead. And use exfoliants to get the dead skin off periodically; that helps any moisturizers you use to sink in faster and deeper.

10. Hydrate From The Inside Out.

Eating foods high in water content can help hydrate your skin from the inside out. Try watermelon, apples, oranges, kiwi, and watery veggies like celery, tomatoes, cucumbers and carrots. Make sure you’re getting enough vitamin C and zinc to support the healthy production of collagen and elastin.