Update your Beauty to Tackle the Chill

From dressing to food and skin care, winter season calls for a complete change in our everyday lifestyle. As your wardrobe changes from season to season, you should also change your skincare routine. This is the time to take extra care though it’s not that easy to keep your skin perfect. The chill brings uncomfortable dryness to the face, hands, and feet. Extreme cold becomes worst for people with dry skin. However, proper beauty routine will keep your skin pampered even in the dead of winter. Keep on reading to get an extensive guide for maintaining a charming skin in winter season.

The most panic thing is that the harsh weather takes away the moisture from your skin. So, you need to double up on moisturization. If you’re fighting with dry skin, choose an oil-based moisturizer rather than a water-based one. It will create a protective layer on your skin which will retain more moisture. Water-based moisturizers are oil free, best suitable for oily skin. In addition, you can apply a face serum which is a good alternative. Its active ingredients nourish, repair, and rejuvenate the skin. When you’re up to face makeup, use a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation. It will easily blend into your skin giving a flawless touch.

Cleanse your face with a creamy facial cleanser. Make sure your cleanser have got the hydrating ingredients. Opt for gentle pH balanced cleanser or cleansing milk. A water soluble cleanser rich in cream is also an ideal option. Never use harsh peals, alcohol based toners or astringents, and clay based masks in cold days. They tend to draw moisture out of your skin. Include exfoliation just after cleansing your face. It instantly removes the layer of dead cells and makes your skin smooth and glowing. Make sure you do not often scrub or exfoliate if you’ve a sensitive skin. Opt for creamy scrubs which are loaded with natural oils and butters like almond oil, sunflower oil, grape seed oil, kokum butter, and cocoa butter. Make exfoliation as a weekly task and keep your skin healthy.

Threat is not limited to your face only; your overall body needs protection in the harsh weather. Apply good body lotion on your arms, elbows, hands, knees, and feet. It will lock in some extra moisture in the skin pores. Enjoy the sun during winter, but be conscious about its harmful rays. Apply good sunscreen lotion rich in SPF, just 15 minutes before going out. This will let your skin absorb the lotion and make it ready to fight the sun rays. Do not forget to pamper your feet. Lotions containing petroleum jelly or glycerin will work better on your feet. Use lukewarm water on your feet to remove the dead cells and make it smooth. This will help any lotion to better penetrate into the skin. 

    

Lips and hair are one of the most eye-catchy parts of our body that shouldn’t be ignored. During winter days, our lips easily become chapped. They lack oil glands and tend to dry, peel, and crack. Avoid licking your lips and pamper them with lip balm. Make sure the balm have good moisturizing properties and protect your lips against foreign elements. Lip balm containing vitamin E with olive oil and shea butter makes the lips softer and healthy. Apply ghee or milk cream regularly to get glossy lips. Dryness on scalp and dandruff is a common issue experienced especially in winter. Apply heat pure coconut oil on scalp and hair ends. Wrap a hot towel over your head and let the oil do its job. Open it up after couple of minutes and wash your hair with a mild herbal shampoo. This is the great traditional way to moisturize dry hair. Regular application will keep your hair hydrated and shiny. Never forget to apply a good conditioner or serum after shampooing your hair.

It is very much essential to incorporate healthy diet during winter. Eat sufficient amount of fresh fruits and green vegetables. This will not only present you a healthy skin, but also keep the illness at the bay. Water brings lot of benefits to your skin and overall body, so do not drink it less. Drinking lots of water throughout the day will restrict dehydration and keep your skin healthy. Beat the cold and enjoy the winter by everything you can do. I believe this article includes many key ingredients to beautify your skin. So, what are you waiting for? Incorporate all of them to update your beauty in winter.

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