Skin care in winter season

Winter skin care

In winter you need extra care of your skin, in study it is shown that the skin diseases in the winter is too much as compared to the other seasons. If we want to safe our skin we need some extra measures for it.

Preparation of  winter

As the winter season came, heaters clank on, and the wind whips up, the battle for healthy skin begins. Winter dry air takes away the thin layer of oil that traps moisture in the skin, flaring itchy and painful conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and ruthless dry skin.



"If you stop producing moisture or if heating sucks it out of the skin of the body, and it's not being replaced, that will tend to cause small cracks that affect the barrier of the skin”. Any kind of trauma to the skin, such as cracking, causes an inflammatory response, which can make skin more susceptible to flare-ups of psoriasis and eczema ( a kind of skin disease).

But you can decrease the toll the next few months will take on your skin by preparing now. Here's our plan to stay you comfortable and flare-free.

Bathing

When it's too cold outside, some of us extend our hot showers and baths, which is a way for dry, irritated skin.

1. Carry on the shower as brief as possible and use lukewarm, not hot, water.
2. Use less aggressive, moisture-rich soaps made for sensitive skin, such as those made by Dove and Aveeno.
3. Gently pat yourself dry to avoid traumatizing or over drying the skin.
4. Apply moisturizer while your skin is still slightly damp.

Therapeutic baths, such as oatmeal baths or sea salt baths might help some patients, but they tend to take time, and some salt treatments can be drying, so it’s vital to moisturize afterward.

Moisturize the skin

Whether you have psoriasis, eczema, or severe dry skin (known as xerosis), you need to change any moisture the dry air steals away. "As soon as the weather gets dry and cool, it is important to start a regular regime of moisturizing. The best time to do it is right after they bathe.

Get relaxed

Use dress for less irritation
If your skin does flare up, select soft, breathable fabrics, like cotton, instead of itchy woolens or polyester. Very loose-fitting clothing will also help to keep your skin from chafing and becoming irritated by perspiration.

Change the air around you

It is suggested to use a humidifier to increase moisture levels in the home. Experts recommend keeping the moisture level between 30% and 50% (which you can measure with a hygrometer).This will help to keep the skin good.