Published 12:02 IST, October 30th 2019
Top three Skincare tips and tricks for your skin during this winter
Skincare is an important part of a person's life and during winter, it is even more important to take care of your skin. Try these tips during this winter.
Having a skincare routine is very important. During winter, it is even more essential to take care of your skin. Dry weather tends to make your skin patchy, flaky, and causes itchiness. A good skincare routine helps you to fight these problems during winter. Many people feel that winter can be battled by sitting against warm fires, hot showers, drinking warm liquids, etc. But the American Academy of Dermatology has stated that it is, however, not true as although a hot shower might seem like a good way to warm up, hot water dries out your skin by stripping it off its natural oils. Some of the most useful tips that can help you to combat winter are as follows:
1. Invest In A Good Hydrating Moisturiser
Winter tends to dry out your skin, stripping off the moisture and water away from your skin, making it dry, patchy, and flaky. A good hydrating moisturiser helps restore the water and moisture back into your skin. Hydrating moisturisers are very light and beneficial for people with oily or combination skin types. Eating well and staying clean is another important part of having good skin. Also, another significant tip is to constantly moisturise your palms, arms, and legs, often to much attention is paid to the face and other body parts tend to be left out.
2. Choose Fragrance-Free Cleansers
Many a time, people tend to take additional baths during the winter months in order to stay warm and cozy. Baths are a necessity but it is important to use fragrance-free cleaners, soaps, deodorant, etc. Scented products can not only cause itchiness but further increase red patches and cause irritations. One must also try and reduce the number of baths during winter months. Staying hydrated is very important and one must not forget to moisturise their lips. The application of lip balm is recommended to avoid lips from getting cracked or chapped.
3. Sunscreen Is A Must
Skincare routines are incomplete without sunblock. It is recommended to use a good sunscreen product. Sunscreens help protect your skin against the harsh UV rays. Sunblocks are necessary even during winters. Even on grey, gloomy winter days, the sun rays can penetrate through the clouds and damage your skin, thus it is very essential to wear a good sunblock with SPF 15 and above.
Updated 15:06 IST, October 30th 2019