Antiaging Winter Skin Care - Combatting the Elements
Winter air can cause dry, scratchy, irritated skin. Another culprit for creating dryness is the amount of clothes we wear during the season.
Layers and layers of heavy clothes can rub your skin. In the winter months, this plays out time and time again and it removes all of the natural oils you have on your skin. Natural oils create a barrier between you and the elements. When you remove the barrier, you skin is left susceptible to whatever conditions you’re exposed to. Over time, it can really take a toll. Some materials too, can irritate skin. Wool is especially harsh to your skin. Because it’s got a coarse texture, it can really be drying. Other irritants seem to be Angora hair, knit blends, and even some less expensive Cashmere sweaters. You don't have to spend exorbitant amounts of money protecting and promoting winter skin care. There are some less expensive things you can do that will keep your skin subtle and soft! Here are some tips to help skin feel more comfortable during winter or anytime the air is dry around you. Antiaging Winter Skin Care#1) Wet Skin - Give your skin 30 minutes to dry completely after you’ve bathed or showered, before you go out in the elements. Cold air is especially bad for moist, wet skin. Extreme temperature changes can burst capillaries close to the surface of the skin and make your face look even more red. It is best to help skin by creating an artificial block between you and the dry, cold air. Use moisturizers like crazy during winter months. Moisturizers create a natural barrier between your skin and the elements. You’re skin will thank you when spring hits. Its also especially important to include serums Some of the most popular brands are Estee Lauder Idealist #2) Sunscreen - It is just as important to wear a sunscreen during the winter months as it is in summer months. The temperature of the air doesn't dictate the harsh effects of the sun. In the summer months, heat causes you to sweat, which means that the sunscreen needs to be applied a lot. In winter months however, it is still important to use sunscreens. Snow is highly reflective and can intensify the sun's rays: 17% on the sand and 80% on the snow. Wear no less that an SPF15 while you're outside and don't forget to apply it to exposed ears. Apply a heavy layer of moisturizing broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to the face and hands. Philosophy shelter broad spectrum sunscreen If you still want a tan but don't like the effects of the sun, try sunless tanners to get a great tan, even when it's frigid outside. Good inexpensive brands that work well are L'Oreal Sublime Self Tanning Lotion
#5) Hair - Remember, just as your skin needs more moisture, so does your hair. As your hair tends to be dryer during the winter months, try cutting down on how often you wash your hair. For longer hairstyles, try not to wash your hair more than three times a week. For shorter styles, you can wash more often but be sure to use moisturizing conditioners. Leave in conditioners like Infusium Leave In Conditioner #6) Hands - The number one reason for having chapped hands during winter time, is an overexposure to cold, dry winter air. To keep hands from chapping, be sure you've got a few pairs of good winter gloves. Leather gloves that bend easily keep out harsh elements and are best for winter skin care for hands. Keep them convenient to you by leaving a pair in your car, house, work, and pocketbook. Before you put your gloves on, if you can, apply a good hand moisturizing lotion or cream on them. For exceptionally soft hands, apply a heavy moisturizer to your hands and wear gloves overnight. Don’t go outside with damp or wet skin during the winter months either. This leaves you more susceptible to frost bite, which won’t help your skin at all. #7) Lips - Get rid of dry patches on your lips by using chap stick or any kind of lip moisturizers During the winter months, stay away from the long lasting lipsticks #8) Body - If you've been out in the cold, shed wet clothes and shoes immediately when you get inside. Wet clothes can irritate the skin and may cause a skin rash. Protect winter skin before you expose it to the cold, by using a good protective body lotion all over during winter months. Good winter skin care means getting lotion on every nook and cranny of skin that you can find on your body. Your skin will thank you! If your lotion gets cold, it won't be much fun putting it on your skin. Get it warm by soaking it first in hot water or by setting it beside the heat vents in your home. Winter air can be terribly drying. Your precious skin could pay the price if you don't pay attention to it. This time of year, you must moisturize, moisturize, and moisturize again! Related Products Garnier Nutritioniste Ultra-Lift Anti-Wrinkle Firming Serum Kiss My Face Under Age Ultra Hydrating Moisturizer Aveeno Active Naturals Positively Ageless Rejuvenating Serum, With Natural Shiitake Complex
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In the winter, the heat from your home or business can have very dry air, which really sucks the moisture right out of your skin.
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