The cold weather leads to dryness of skin; one feels lips are chapped more often apart from discomfort due to dryness. Following are some, though not exclusive, good tips for taking care of skin during winter as advised by Yagana Shah in Huffington Post :-
1.
Heating dries you out. As we spend more time indoors,
we're increasingly exposed to central heating, space heaters and even
electronic fireplaces. All that dry, hot air your skin is being exposed to all
day long zaps the moisture from your skin, causing flaking, tightness and
dullness. Since staying outdoors isn't exactly an option, fight the effects by
using a humidifier which will pump moisture into the air, helping your skin
feel more comfortable and hydrated.
2.
Avoid Tanning. As we have separately reported, increasing number of studies are
pointing to a link between use of tanning beds and many skin disorders. While your tan may appear good, it carries
health risks. The UV light in the
tanning beds damage the collagen and elastin in your skin, causing all sorts of
problems like premature wrinkling, sagging, dark spots and a leathery-texture.
3.
In winter, there is tendency to eat more as body burns
more calories in order to retain warmth. Many people therefore tend to gain
extra weight during the holidays, especially with increased intake of sugary
diet and alcohol.
All skin experts advise reduced intake of sugar and
alcohol. Alcoholic drinks dehydrate you and can deplete your skin’s vitamin A,
a key component for cell renewal and keeping your skin supple. Sugar, on the
other hand, which only adds calories, can cause inflammation, when certain
compounds in body process sugar, thereby causing damage to proteins in skin,
and weakening skin’s defenses against sun damage.
4.
Avoid frequent or too hot showers. One finds steam and heat in the shower
relaxing, but it adds to the dryness post-shower. Your skin needs all the
moisture it can get in the winter and hot showers make it harder. Long showers tend to strip your skin of its
top layer of oil. The result : tight, itchy, flaky skin. Try not to stay in the
shower longer than you need to get clean. And try to use warm, not hot, water.
Most importantly, don't forget to keep skin adequately moisturized all the
time.
5.
As a matter of fact, winter time is the best time to
provide rich nutrients to your skin when skin’s ability to absorb them increases.
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Serums, which contain a combination of exotic herbal extracts. These provide excellent nourishment to skin, help
in revitalizing skin, maintaining its elasticity and preserving its youthful
appearance.