Low temperatures, dry indoor air are the reasons why the skin needs special care in winter. In addition to weather conditions and side effects of heating in an apartment, winter vitamin deficiency often joins unfavorable factors. We will tell you how to choose a face care product for the winter.
Several criteria of cosmetics you use during the cold season:
- Dense texture, high fat content.
- The presence of components that restore the hydrolipid balance of the skin: hyaluronic acid, glycerin, lecithin, emulsifiers, natural oils.
- Natural composition and the presence of antioxidant vitamins A and E as much as possible
- SPF is needed just like in summer. In winter, ultraviolet light can be harmful even on a cloudy day, reflecting off the snow. A high degree of protection is not needed, but SPF in cream or decorative cosmetics is an additional plus.
For the winter, it is recommended to choose products designed for a drier skin type than yours. That is, for example, if you have normal skin – choose creams for dry, if your skin is oily – choose products for combination skin. If you always have fairly dry skin, it is best to purchase cosmetics for very dry and sensitive skin.
What winter cream should be?
The best choice is a nourishing cream with a dense texture. We also recommend giving preference to pharmacy cosmetics, even if you usually use the mass market and are satisfied with it – the products from the pharmacy are usually more balanced and natural.
You need to apply the cream half an hour or an hour before going outside. Returning home, cleanse your face immediately: under the protective layer of cream bacteria begin to multiply at room temperature. However, cleansing the face in the cold season is a separate topic.
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How to properly cleanse your skin in winter?
Instead of the usual mousse or foam that dries the skin, in winter you need to use oil-based toners, milk or gels. Cleansers should not contain alcohol.
It is best not to overuse a face and body scrub in winter as it can strip the skin of its natural defenses. You can use a scrub only if you have very oily skin and no more than once a week.
What other care products are needed for the winter?
Special care is required not only for the skin of the face. The arsenal of winter care products should include:
- greasy hygienic lipstick
- thick hand cream
- thermal water to moisturize the skin indoors
- eye cream, ideally with seaweed
- moisturizing body lotion
- masks and serums: even if you don’t use them in other seasons, your skin will thank you for the extra nutrition in winter.
