Skin care after winter

With the advent of spring, everything in nature is renewed, and our skin is no exception. By the way, this is not an empty phrase: the arrival of spring objectively affects the hormonal background, and hence the condition of the skin. What to do with this information, we will explain below.

Skin condition after winter

What do we feel after winter? That it’s time to shake off the accumulated fatigue from numerous winter inconveniences – multi-layered clothes in which it is cold outside and hot in the subway, from a nasty mixture of snow and rain, from dry indoor air, from a lack of sun and blue sky.

Surely everyone has their own list of winter complaints. Obviously, all this is reflected in the condition of the skin:

  • it becomes dull, like a gloomy sky;

  • suffering from dehydration;

  • is deficient in vitamins.

One of the primary spring tasks is to put it in order.

1. Update

The word “update” is one of the first associations to the word “spring”. After all, the Russian winter is not the most favorable time for the skin, since this season is accompanied by:

  • low temperatures;

  • dry air in the room;

  • ice wind;

  • lack of light, and with it vitamin D;

  • vitamin-poor diet.

Check how well you take care of your skin.

Protecting itself from external influences, the skin builds up the stratum corneum – hence the dullness. Therefore, spring “cleansing” is appropriate for the skin. Scrubs give a good cleansing, refreshing, invigorating effect. After all, scrubbing also includes facial massage. Some exfoliants are suitable for daily care, others are recommended for use once a week.

Read labels carefully. Choose a scrub according to your skin type: some exfoliating particles may be too rough for dry, thin skin.

Illuminating Sugar Facial Scrub, L’Oréal Paris

The three sugars work as exfoliants when combined with nourishing grapeseed and monoi oils and acai powder. As a result, mechanical exfoliation is supplemented with nourishing care, the skin becomes smooth, clean and radiant.

Soft scrub, La Roche-Posay

As the name implies, the scrub is very delicate. It can also be used for dry skin.

Facial scrub with pineapple and papaya Pineapple Papaya Facial Scrub, Kiehl’s

This fragrant treatment combines apricot kernel powder for mechanical exfoliation and enzyme-rich tropical fruit extracts for enzymatic exfoliation. At the same time, the process takes place quite gently thanks to sesame oil, which nourishes and softens the skin.

If you prefer acid-based peeling, this is also great for spring skin renewal. But remember: any exfoliation (both mechanical and chemical) requires the inclusion of an SPF product in your daily care.

The reason is an increase in the photosensitivity of the skin. When the top layer of cells is removed, the risk of sunburn or hyperpigmentation increases.

But exfoliation also has a pleasant “side effect”: after removing dead cells from the surface of the epidermis, the skin perceives subsequent care better. And this circumstance should be used to make a moisturizing mask.

Sheet mask “Moisturizing + radiance of sakura” with sakura extract, Garnier

The traditional Garnier sheet mask moisturizing serum is enhanced with intensely moisturizing hyaluronic acid and sakura extract, which just help to soften the skin to combat dullness.

Mask “Magic of Clay. Detox and Radiance, L’Oréal Paris

The cleansing effect of three types of clay, rich in minerals beneficial to the skin, is combined with charcoal, a well-known sorbent. All these components literally release clogged pores, remove impurities, allowing the skin to breathe.

Mineral peeling mask “Double Radiance”, Vichy

The peeling effect is provided by the fruit acids of lemon, blueberries, sugar cane, as well as Hepes acid, which stimulates the renewal of skin cells. In addition to exfoliating, the mask has a noticeable moisturizing and regenerating effect, as it contains the polysaccharide mannose. A good combination for spring skin care.

2. Intensive moisturizing

Additional moisture will not interfere with the arrival of spring.

Skin needs moisture all year round. So this is not news. Only optimally hydrated skin is able to effectively recover and function in general.

It makes no sense to change moisturizing care if it suits the skin. Just pamper her with moisturizing masks and serums.

Sheet mask “Moisturizing + aquabomb” with pomegranate extract, Garnier

The mask, saturated with hyaluronic acid, literally quenches the thirst of the skin and refreshes it. It also contains pomegranate extract, rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.

Hyaluronic concentrate for face and neck Revitalift Filler [+Hyluronic acid], L’Oréal Paris

The formula with two types of hyaluronic acid and panthenol actively moisturizes the skin. Each package contains 7 ampoules, this is a weekly “moisturizing intensive”, which is especially useful and pleasant after winter.

Cosmetic water Life Plankton Elixir, Biotherm

Used as a serum, applied before basic care products. The main component is an extract of thermal plankton, which contains 35 substances important for the beauty and health of the skin. It not only intensively moisturizes, but also strengthens the skin.

3. Vitamins

Even children now know about spring beriberi. But the fact remains: from year to year we experience this state. And since, of all human organs, the skin is the last in line to receive vitamins from food, it is only reasonable to pamper it with vitamin creams. Most often, we lack vitamin C, which is also a strong antioxidant. Here are some ways to make up for the gap.

Refreshing face tonic with grape extract “Basic care”, Garnier

The best choice for the final stage of skin cleansing: refreshes, gives radiance.

Highly effective antioxidant serum for all skin types Serum 10, SkinCeuticals

The serum contains two types of antioxidants – vitamin C and ferulic acid. Protects against free radicals, corrects age-related changes, saturates the skin with moisture due to hyaluronic acid.

4. Sun protection

The first spring sun is not so insidious. But still, it’s time to take care of sunscreens.

Of course, we always try to expose our face to the first rays of the spring sun. But don’t forget about sunscreen. Yes, in early spring the radiation is not so active, but we can underestimate its effect. No one calls in March, while we wear coats, to additionally treat our faces with sunscreen. But it is necessary to use day and / or foundation creams with SPF.

Moisturizing Facial Lotion, SPF 25, CeraVe

The lotion with ceramides, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E not only provides reliable hydration for dry and normal skin, but also provides protection from broad spectrum sun rays.

BB Cream “The Secret of Perfection”, SPF 15, Garnier

The BB cream of this series is presented in 5 shades – you can choose the one that suits you. The product contains moisturizing ingredients, vitamin C, grapefruit extract for radiance, sunscreen.

Face cream LiftAactiv Collagen Specialist, SPF 25, Vichy

With broad spectrum sunscreen, the cream provides UV protection. Biopeptide and vitamin C, which are part of the formula, stimulate collagen synthesis and moisturize the skin. Contains mineralizing Vichy thermal water.

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