Every inch of skin is irritated by winter weather, especially on the face, hands and feet. Cold temperatures, low humidity and dry air can remove the moisture needed by the skin. In addition, hot showers, long baths and central heating can also cause dry skin, pain and even skin and eczema.

If you don't get enough care, your skin will dry out and feel tighter than usual. Therefore, you need to pay close attention to skin care during the winter, not in any other season. The following are useful winter skin care tips that keep your skin smooth and supple.

Moisturizing

Keeping your skin moist is the basic rule of all winter skin care tips. In the winter, your skin needs more moisture than ever before. Immediately after shower, apply moisturizer, wash your hands or wash your face. The longer you wait, the drier your skin is.

Always keep a moisturizer nearby and use it generously after each wash. What's more, massage your hands and feet with a deep moisturizing lotion every night. There are few oil glands in the hands, elbows and feet, and they are more likely to dry out. Put on socks and gloves to lock in moisture.

Use oily moisturizer

Remember to use an oily moisturizer in the winter. The oil seals the skin better than water-based products. Choose a cream-free lotion and night cream, shea butter, lavender, chamomile, evening primrose, avocado or almond oil. Creams containing sorbitol or glycerin are also an advantage. Avoid using petroleum products and irritating cleansers containing salicylic acid or glycolic acid because they dry the skin.

Your lips are also dry

It is also important to maintain your lips to prevent them from becoming chapped and dry. Use natural lip balm and natural oils such as grape seed, coconut, and shea butter to lock in moisture and prevent cracking of the lips.

Apply sunscreen

We tend to think that sunscreen is only necessary in the summer. However, the winter sun and the glare of the snow can hurt your skin. Even on cloudy days, ultraviolet rays that cause sunburn can damage exposed skin. Use a sunscreen with a high sun protection factor [SPF] for better results. Wear your hat, scarf and gloves to protect your face and hands from the sun and cold winds.

Open the humidifier

Central heating keeps us warm and comfortable in the winter, but it drys the hot air through our homes and offices. In fact, any heating, whether wood, oil or electricity, will dry the skin. Turn on the humidifier every day to add moisture to the air. Install smaller units around the house, especially in the bedroom for better results.

Keep moisture

Drinking more water in winter may not sound natural. After all, drinking a glass of water is not the first choice on cold days. We all like winter hot chocolate and latte. However, these hot drinks may keep us warm, but as diuretics they will cause us to lose moisture. Drink plenty of water even if you are not thirsty.

You can heat the water and add some lemon to get a refreshing taste. Eating watery fruits and vegetables such as watermelons, oranges, tomatoes and cucumbers can also help you stay hydrated. In addition, your skin needs vitamins and other nutrients from fresh vegetables to keep it smooth and soft.

It is also important to use natural skin care products that replenish moisture, keep skin soft and smooth, prevent dryness, and cause skin damage and aging.

5 essential tips to keep your skin glowing in winter was originally published on Spring