Winter skincare tips
Winter weather can cause skin issues due to the cold, dry air and indoor activities that strip moisture. This can exacerbate pre-existing skin conditions and make it difficult to maintain smooth, radiant skin.
With the right knowledge and techniques, you can address skin issues and attain a radiant, youthful complexion that lasts all season long.
Dehydrated Skin
During the winter season, one of the most challenging skincare issues is dehydration. Dehydrated skin is not the same as dry skin; dry skin is the lack of natural oils, dehydrated skin is the lack of moisture. Even oily skin can become dehydrated.
Cold, dry winter air and indoor heating remove moisture from your skin and cause dehydration.
Signs your skin is dehydrated
Dull complexion
Fine lines and wrinkles are more visible
Dark circles and sunken eyes
What to do about it
Exfoliate your skin with a gentle exfoliant. Your skin is hypersensitive winter so using products like Radiant Serum with 1% Mandelic Acid will gently exfoliate your skin, prevents acne breakouts, hydrates the skin, and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Add a hydrating masque such as Hydrating Masque with Enzymes to your weekly routine to detoxifies and instantly moisturizes the skin.
Use skincare products with excellent humectants to help the skin absorb and retain moisture. Products like Essential Serum with Amino Acids and Ultra Hydro Gel are packed with hyaluronic acids and essential minerals that will leave the skin more hydrated, firm, and healthy.
Dry Skin
Dry skin is when your skin is producing less oil, or sebum, than normal. Long hot showers, and excessive exfoliation can strips your skin of its natural oils causing it to dry out even more during winter months.
If you have dry skin, you may feel or see
Rough texture
Scaly appearances
white flakes
Itchy
Redness
Increased flareups if you have other conditions like eczema, rosacea, or psoriasis.
What to do about it
Opt for cotton clothing instead of wool to reduce irritation.
Switch your cleanser to an oil or cream based cleansers that will not disrupt your skin barrier. Yes, you should still double cleanse at night time.
For your first cleanse, it's best to use a cleanser such as Cleansing Balm or Mega Cream Cleanser. These products are not only great for removing makeup and debris from the skin's surface, but also help maintain your skin's natural oils.Effective Second Cleansers: Vitamin C Cleanser and Peptide Firming Cleansers will leave your skin hydrated and healthy. Both are packed with a blend of botanicals, emollients, and antioxidants to ensure your skin stays vibrant and nourished.
A rich, oil-based moisturizer is also helpful in giving your skin an extra layer of protection against cold, dry air. Vitamin E Cream and Cell Protection Balm protect and rejuvenate skin by preventing moisture loss and revitalizing irritated skin for a healthy glow.
Rosacea and Eczema
The combination of frigid, arid air outside and warm indoor heating can provoke and intensify these two skin conditions during the winter season, resulting in redness and irritation.
What can help
Adding a humidifer to your home can reduce dryness in the air.
Don’t turn up the heat too high.
Give your steamy hot beverage a few more minutes to cool down before enjoying it.
Drink plenty of warm (not hot) water.
In case of flares-up, Comfort Cream with Aloe Vera and Rosacea Relief will immediately calms irritated skin and reduce any inflammation.
Discover the Best Way to Keep Your Skin Healthy During Winter. Book a Free Consultation with us and get a complete skin analysis, along with a personalized home care regimen that will be tailored to your skin's specific needs.
