Winter Skin Care
By mati. Filed in Skincare |Tags: winter skin care
The winter is so rough on the skin, it is like freeze drying! And when the skin dries up, wrinkles appear, and without moisture, the skin simply looks old. But there are things we can do to prevent some of this damage.
First of all, we have to be careful not to use products that strip the natural oils out of already stressed skin. That means no soap, no harsh cleansers and no alcohol based toners! All of these products just add to the problem.
So use a soap free cleanser and a non alcoholic toner first thing in the morning. The next thing is to use a good moisturizer, preferably a light serum. The only purpose of a moisturizer is to moisturize with ingredients that increases the water levels in the skin. So, it should contain first of all water, then hyaluronic acid, which can hold the water on the surface, and possibly also ingredients such as glycerin, lecithin, rose water, etc. Leave the moisturizer on the skin for a few minutes before adding anything else so the moisture can penetrate the skin properly.
After moisturizing properly, the moisture has to be sealed in, or it will simply evaporate as soon as you go outside in the cold. To do this, I recommend using a thick rich cream or some kind of face oil that can create an emollient barrier that protects the skin from the cold and keeps it moisturized.
Can you get all of this out of one product? I don’t think so. If you use a thick cream or balm, it won’t have enough moisture in it to actually moisturize the skin. It will definitely create a barrier, but a barrier isn’t enough in itself. Both are needed. That is why I prefer to use a light moisturizer first, and then add a barrier on top for cold protection.
The good thing about layering products is that you can add more of a barrier in the winter, and just use a simple moisturizer in the summer without a barrier on top.
Remember, the makeup can’t look good unless the skin underneath is looks good. So, take good care of your skin, especially in the winter time.