In anticipation of the first frost, Woman’s Day has prepared a detailed guide to skin care in winter.
We start in the morning
With any temperature change, the skin is stressed, especially in autumn and winter. After all, at this time it is cold and damp outside, but it is hot and dry in the premises. The skin meets the changes dryly and with irritation. Therefore, it is important to prepare the skin in the morning. Moisture and good nutrition will help her cope with difficulties.
In the cold season, metabolic processes in the body slow down. Cells renew themselves less often and, as a result, lose their radiance. To return it, you need a charge of cheerfulness.
What to do: Beauticians are advised to purchase a moisturizer. This will come in handy at any time of the year. The main thing is to apply the cream about an hour before going outside. Moisture is the best remedy for wrinkles, it improves cell regeneration, strengthens the skin and maintains the lipid barrier, that is, it increases the ability to retain moisture. At the onset of frost on the skin, you can apply … To avoid shine, apply the product half an hour before leaving the house and blot with a napkin after a few minutes.
Moisture should come not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Drink at least two glasses of plain non-carbonated water a day
Schedule for the day
During the day, as a rule, we spend time in rooms where heating devices are turned on and the air is dry. These conditions can easily cause skin dehydration.
It is believed that only dry skin can suffer from dehydration, but this is not the case. Dry skin is primarily lacking in nutrients and grease, but dehydration is a sign of moisture deficiency, which has nothing to do with the amount of fat. Therefore, owners of normal as well as oily skin types can face this problem.
Visually, the problem manifests itself in different ways, depending on the skin types. So, dry and mixed skin looks dull, rough to the touch and quickly begins to peel off. She can become hypersensitive and prone to irritation. But oily, dehydrated skin usually has enlarged pores and a grayish tint. It can also peel off in places, although it emits a large amount of fat and looks shiny.
Another nuance – the constant presence of the computer, alas, has a bad effect on the condition of the skin of the eyelids.
What to do: you can fill the lack of moisture with vitamin products. A powerful antioxidant – vitamin E, a building material for collagen – vitamin C, trace elements zinc and selenium will help the skin to function normally. Also, keep two tools on your desktop at all times: and a moisturizing eye gel. You can add lip cream to the list. Apply these products as often as you like.
Give preference to cool water. Just teach your body that cold is good.
Left for the evening
Evening is the time to cleanse the skin. In the cold season, the skin gets very tired and therefore fades faster. Regularly – once or twice a week – the skin can be additionally nourished with moisturizing and cleansing masks, for example, based on clay. These products will help regulate the skin renewal process. Take a close look at your face. If you notice the appearance of spider veins, then you have weak capillaries.
What to do: in this case, you should not wash your face with hot water and go to the bathhouse. Give preference to cool water. Or you can teach the body that cold is good, gradually, day after day, lowering the temperature of the water. And then you will also become tempered, which means that you can safely resist all colds. At night, be sure to use They are specially formulated to help skin cells regenerate. Make it a rule to apply the cream to the skin with light massaging movements, lightly tapping with your fingertips. These movements are simple, however they improve blood circulation and the cream penetrates and works much better.