Winter Skin Care Tips

The weather outside may be unpleasant, but your skin doesn't have to be. How to banish dry skin and give your winter skin care routine a boost.

For so many people, the cold clear days of winter weather bring more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks. They also bring uncomfortable dryness to the skin of your face, hands, and feet. For some people, the issue is worse than just a general tight, dry feeling: They get skin so dry it results in peeling, cracking, even eczema.
"As soon as you turn the heat on inside, the skin starts to dry out”. "It doesn't issue if you heat your home using oil, wood, or electricity. The skin gets dry always."

No 1. Seek an expert



If you go to your local medical store, you'll be hard put to find a salesperson who can give you good opinion. That's why going to an esthetician or dermatologist still once is a good investment. Such a consultant can analyze your skin type, troubleshoot your current skin care treatment, and give you advice on the skin care products you should be using.

But that doesn't indicate you'll be stuck buying high-end products. "Low-cost products work just as well as high-end ones," says well known dermatologist. "In fact, the extra price you pay for the luxurious stuff is often just for packaging and marketing. What’s very most important is how your skin responds to the product - and how you like it’s consider, not how much money you paid for it."

No 2. Moisturize more your skin

You may have found a moisturizer that works just very fine in spring and summer.  But as weather situation change, so, too, should your skin care routine.  Get an "ointment" moisturizer that's oil-based, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on your skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion.

You can also get lotions containing "humectants," a class of substances (including glycerine, sorbitol, and alpha-hydroxyl acids) that attract moisture to your skin.

No 3. Slather on the Sunscreen

This not right that the sunscreen isn't just for summertime. Winter sun -- combined with snow glare -- can still harm your skin. Try applying a broad-spectrum sunscreen on your exposed area of the body, about 30 minutes before going outside. Reapply regularly if you stay outside a long time.

No 4. Give Your Hands a Hand

Your hands skin is thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands. That means it's very hard to keep your hands moist, particularly in cold, dry weather. This can lead to skin complaint and cracking. Wear gloves when you go outer surface; if you need to wear wool to keep your hands warm, slip on a thin cotton glove first, to avoid any irritation the wool might cause.

No 5. Try to avoid Wet Gloves and Socks

Use of wet socks and gloves can irritate your skin and cause itching, cracking, sores, or even a flare-up of eczema (a skin disease).