The skin becomes pale, lethargic, dry, there is peeling or irritation. It is known that in winter sebaceous glands, responsible, including for the formation of water-lipid mantle, work half-heartedly. And, as a result, the skin type changes somewhat - in winter it is more prone to dryness (even in the case of oily porous skin). This fact must be taken into account when selecting daily care. In addition to dryness, many are faced with such a problem as a cold allergy. It appears as a rash on the face, legs and hands, reminiscent of a nettle burn. On the affected areas there is redness, blisters, swelling, and all this is accompanied by severe itching. This "trouble" can overtake you even with a slight drop in temperature. After a few hours, the tracks disappear. To avoid such a problem, we recommend stimulating the protective forces of the skin.
As at any time of the year, home care should consist of three main steps: soft cleaning, moisturizing and nourishment. Moisturizing procedures in winter it is better to postpone the evening. The aqueous phase of such products in the cold rapidly cools on the surface of the skin and turns into microscopic crystals that can damage the epidermis. That is why in the cold season it is recommended to use daytime nourishing creams, and at night, after cleansing, - intensively moisturize the skin. In the morning, no less than half an hour before the frost, it is necessary to apply nutritious or special "winter" creams with a high content of vegetable oils and components that make up the natural moisturizing factor (NMF) to maintain the level of natural skin hydration. In the hit parade of nutritional ingredients: Karite oil, cereals, almonds, vegetable oils, royal jelly, beeswax. Like clothes, in cold weather, apply facial products in several layers: first the serum, then the cream - it is better if they are the same brand. Before applying the cream, rub the pads of the fingers against each other so that blood flows to them. So the agent will be absorbed into the skin better. Do not forget about the neck and décolleté region. They too suffer from winter cold, and under the high collars and scarves the skin weakens and fades.
The skin of the hands contains five times less moisture than the skin of the face and body. And stresses, adverse weather conditions, contact with water and detergents further affect it, making it dry and rough. In winter, the skin looked great, in addition to the use of special caregivers, you must remember a number of important points. Wear gloves before you leave the house so that the transition from heat to cold is not so sharp. Avoid cold water - the causes of frostbite and heat shocks, to which the hands are particularly sensitive. Be sure to apply the hand cream twice a day: in the morning, before going out on the street, and in the evening, before going to bed. Although ideally the moisturizer is recommended to use after each contact with water. Do not forget to cover your nails with cream, they too suffer from dehydration.
The correct texture of the cream - a nutritious and well absorbed - should not leave a shine on your hands. A small test: attach a finger to the page of the newspaper: if a stain is printed on it, then the cream is too fat. Many women complain that the skin of the body and hands lost elasticity and became dry. This is due to the increased production of the hormone estrogen. To avoid discomfort, it is necessary to drink a sufficient amount of water and moisturize the skin with preparations made from natural ingredients. In winter, for the care of hands, it is better to give preference to the means containing glycerin and vegetable oils (Karite, olive, sunflower oil). The latter contain valuable for the skin fats, necessary for the formation of a protective barrier. Particular attention should be paid to glycerin. It turns out that in the human body there are "special agents" - transport proteins aquaglycerolorines, which ensure the penetration of glycerin through the cell membranes. So glycerin is not just akin to a skin ingredient, but extremely necessary. Lips are unable to protect themselves from the cold, because they are devoid of sebaceous glands. Their structure is as thin as the structure of the eye. The habit of licking lips and kissing in the wind makes them even more vulnerable. So take it as a rule to keep hygienic lipstick on hand. To get rid of dead cells, apply as needed to the lips scrub fine texture, and before bedtime - nourishing balm with a thick layer, like a face mask.
- In the morning and in the evening, walk for at least 15 minutes: so you get used to the cold and improve your blood circulation.
- Revise your diet and increase your intake of nuts, salmon and avocados. These products saturate the skin with moisture and improve its structure. Penetrating into the skin, the nutrients contained in them act as a barrier to external stimuli and allergens.
- Deeply inhale with your nose or mouth, relax your stomach, without effort. Hold the breath for 2 seconds, then vigorously exhale through the mouth all the air from the lungs. Repeat this exercise 4-5 times, pausing between the breaths. According to Chinese medicine, so you will improve the circulation of energy in the stomach, regulating the overall body temperature.
- To relieve stress and restore the venous circulation, massage with a tennis ball. Put it under the heel and roll for a minute, while pushing from above with one foot to the other. The ball should be strongly squeezed. Repeat the exercise 2-3 times for each leg.
- During the active heating season, the humidity of the air is very low (about 25-28%), so it's good to ventilate the bedroom before going to bed, and if possible, use a humidifier throughout the night.
Now you know how to care for dry skin in winter at home.