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Antiaging Winter Skin Care Tips



During harsh cold months, you need a good antiaging winter skin care regiment.

Dry winter air can really cause havoc on your skin, hair, and nails. Low humidity is the number one cause of dry skin during the winter months.

Winter air can cause dry, scratchy, irritated skin. Another culprit for creating dryness is the amount of clothes you wear during the season.

winter skin care image In the winter, the heat from your home or business can have very dry air, which predictably sucks the moisture right out of your skin.


Layers and layers of heavy clothes can rub and irritate your skin. They also remove 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 the environment. Over time, it can really take a toll on your skin.

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 aggravating fabrics are Angora hair, knit blends, and even some less expensive Cashmere sweaters.

You don't have to spend exorbitant amounts of money protecting and promoting your winter skin care reginent though. There are some less expensive things you can do that will keep your skin smooth 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 Tips

#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 beet red. It is best to help skin by creating an artificial block between you and the dry, cold air. Use moisturizing lotions 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 anti aging serums in your facial winter skin care. Some skin serums contain hyaluronic acid, which helps draw moisture to your skin. Allow them to sink into your skin before or after you apply daily facial lotions. This helps to attract more moisture to your skin during the day.

Some of the most popular brands are Estee Lauder Idealist, Olay Regenerist, and Loreal Skin Genesis.

#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, especially in higher altitudes.

Snow is highly reflective and can intensify the sun's rays as much as 80 percent! Wear no less that an SPF 15 while you're outside and don't forget to apply it to areas you might not think about, like exposed ears. Apply a heavy layer of moisturizing broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to the face and hands. Sunscreens will help protect your skin against the harsh elements. It becomes especially important if you will be outside for longer lengths of time. Winter skin care should include sunscreens!

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 freezing cold outside. Inexpensive brands that work well are L'Oreal Sublime Self Tanning Lotion, Neutrogena Sun Fresh Sunless Lotion, and Jergens Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer. All of these brands can be bought either locally or online.

#3) Oils - To help keep your skin satiny smooth this winter, here is a recipe that should help. Mix equal parts of olive oil, mustard oil, (if you can find it), and sesame oil and then massage it all over your body. Take an hour or so for yourself and wrap yourself in your favorite bathrobe. Curl up beside the fireplace with a good novel, watch a long chic flick, or make that new recipe you've been wanting to try! This combination of oils is very good for your skin and leaves it smooth and free from blemishes. (If you don’t have all of the mentioned oils, just use olive oil. It works fine all by itself:o) Another oil that helps facial skin especially, is Rosehips oil. Use it to help decrease large facial pore size. Coconut oil has also been touted for it's antiaging abilities.

#4) Air - Heated homes and businesses have very dry air, which only dries out your skin even more. Invest in a humidifier, use potpourri burners, or place bowls of water around your home. It doesn't take a lot of effort to put moisture back into your environment. Household plants take in CO2 and give off fresh oxygen, plus when you water them, they add moisture to the air also. Add a few plants around your living area to freshen and moisturize the air in your home. Winter skin care involves lots of needed moisture in the air!

#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 23, are great this time of year, just for that reason. If your hair is brittle and dry, you may need a protein treatment with moisture. Hask placenta products are great because they're dirt cheap to buy but also help strengthen your hair. Try to get by without shampooing as often too or use organic hair products which don't have the sulfites or sulfates that can leave you with dry brittle hair. If you have oily hair, use a dry shampoo like Psssst to give you hair a break occasionally.

#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 lip moisturizers frequently. If you lick your lips often, apply a layer of anti-wrinkle cream to them. If you are in a habit of licking your lips, this will break the habit. The cream won't hurt you and tastes terrible. Yuck!

During the winter months, try not to use long lasting lipsticks or longer wear lipsticks. These can be very drying to the lips. Instead look for creamy lipstick formulations. Use lip gloss and/or lip balm every chance you get! Take care of your luscious lips! Another good tip is to apply lip balm before bed at night which will help keep your lips properly moisturized.

#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!



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