Winter and our skin

Winter and our skin

Our skin needs extra care in winter. As the winter season is known as dry season, skin of the face, hand and feet need extra care particularly.

The cold clear days of winter season bring more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks for so many people. They also bring rough dryness to the skin of the face, hands, and feet. This problem is worse for some people than just a general tight, dry feeling: The skin those people become so dry it results in flaking, cracking, even eczema.

"As the coldness of the winter increase we need heat to worm ourselves and that heat dries our skin. An expert says that it doesn't matter if you heat your home using oil, wood, or electricity the effect is same dry the skin.

Here we mention some tips which helps you to keep your skin healthy and good looking in the winter also.


 Consulate with the Specialist

You need extra care in the winter so you need a specialist to consulate with for your skin. If you go to local drugstore for self medication it may damage your skin. So it’s very important to go to dermatologist once in the start of season so he/she can advice you according to your skin.

Use Moisturize 

You need different moisturize for your skin in the winter season as the moisturize of spring and summer is not good for the skin. Try to find an "ointment" moisturizer that's oil-based, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion.

But select your cream or lotion with care because not all oils are suitable for the face. Instead, look for "no clogging" oils, like avocado oil, mineral oil, primrose oil, or almond oil.

 Use Sunscreen

Sunscreen is not only necessary in the summer season but it can also used in the winter also. As the winter sun -- combined with snow glare -- can still harm your skin. So apply the broad spectrum sunscreen to your face and your hands (when they exposed) about 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply frequently if you remain outside a long time.

Give Your Hands a Hand

The hands skin is thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands on. That means it's harder to maintain your hands moist, particularly in cold, dry weather. This can lead to itchiness and cracking. Wear gloves when you go outside from room; if you need to wear wool to stay your hands warm, slip on a thin cotton glove first, to avoid any irritation the wool might cause.

Do Not Use Wet Gloves and Socks

The use of wet socks and gloves can irritate your skin and cause itching, cracking, sores, or even a flare-up of eczema on the skin. So do not use wet gloves and socks in the winter.

Use Humidifier

Central heating systems (as well as space heaters) blast hot dry air all the way through our homes and offices. Humidifiers get more moisture in the air, which helps us to prevent our skin from drying out. Place numerous small humidifiers throughout your home; they help disperse the moisture more evenly.

Use plenty Water

Water is very essentional for the health. Drinking water helps your skin stay young looking. In fact, it's a myth. Water is good for your overall health and "the skin of someone who is severely dehydrated will advantage from fluids. But the average person's skin does not reflect the amount of water being drunk," Approximately 10 to 12 glasses in a day is very good for skin.