Tips and hacks to protect your skin barrier during cold weather

Good skin health is all about keeping your skin barrier alive. Cold weather not only makes your skin damp and dry but can also severely affect your skin barrier. Also known as the epidermis, the skin barrier protects the body from the many viruses and bacteria that a person is exposed to on a day to day basis. Along with this, it also protects the sun's deadly ultraviolet rays that can damage cells. Now that you know how important it is to protect your skin barriers. Here are a few ways through which you can strengthen it. Moisturise your skinCream based moisturisers are better than lotions for all skin types. Make sure you pick your moisturiser as per your skin type. If you have dry skin, go for a hydrating moisturiser. If you have acne prone skin, go for something which is made for sensitive skin. Apply it directly to your wet skin after bathing. This helps the moisturiser trap the surface moisture. Restore and repair Look for ceramide-rich moisturisers and make sure you incorporate hyaluronic acid into your routine. This soothes the skin and then hydrates it.. Make sure you cleanse your skin but at the same time, don’t overdo it. While a cleanser is essential, it is not important to use it every time you wash your face.Image: UnsplashVitamin D supplements Taking vitamin supplements can ensure that you get the required amount of Vitamin D. It is essential because unlike summer, in winter your daily sun exposure decreases. This impacts your skin and makes it look all dry. Image: Unsplash Avoid extreme cold conditions Extreme cold conditions can contribute to several skin disorders and can even lead to a frostbite. In case you develop such symptoms, see a doctor and apply products suggested by a professional. Experimenting with products during this time can further worsen your condition.

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Tips and hacks to protect your skin barrier during cold weather

From using vitamin D supplements to moisturising your skin, here is why you need to strengthen your skin barrier in winter.

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