Baby It’s Cold Outside: Tips For Keeping Your Skin Happy & Healthy This Winter

10th March 2021

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When it comes to our skin, there’s no denying that the winter isn’t the best time of year for it. The combination of cold winter weather and having your heating on can cause your skin to dry out, flake, and become red and sore. The good news is that there are things that we can do to keep our skin healthy despite the cold weather. To keep your skin looking and feeling good this winter, here’s what you need to do.

Be choosy about your face cream and skincare

It’s always important to be choosy about the moisturiser that you are using, but it’s even more important during the winter months. To keep your skin healthy during the winter months, oil-based moisturisers tend to work better than water-based ones. This is because oil-based moisturisers tend to be able to be absorbed deeper into the skin, helping to keep it better hydrated. Of course, the best moisturiser for your skin will depend on your skin type, but as a rule of thumb oil-based creams tend to work best in the colder winter months.

The quality of your skincare is also important to get the best skin over the winter months. Products that use ground-breaking, modern technology, such as those from Medik8 are much more likely to help reduce the effects of anti-ageing as well as other skin concerns, and you should choose them based on your skin’s requirements.

Don’t have hot baths or showers

You might love the idea of running a steaming hot bubble bath after a busy day at work, but the truth is that hot baths (and showers) are really bad for your skin. The heat from the water will strip your skin of essential oils and nutrients, making it more likely to dry out. To prevent your baths and showers drying your skin out, it’s best to have slightly cooler ones; it’s also a good idea to use bath oil instead of bubble bath, as bath oils help to lock moisture into the skin, keeping it hydrated.

Opt to use natural products

There’s a common misconception that all-natural beauty products are only better in the sense that they are free from chemicals. However, natural beauty products can be a better option for a range of reasons, not just because they’re free from chemicals. Most natural products are made with higher quality ingredients, making them better for your skin. This is because due to the lack of chemicals, they tend to be less drying on the skin, as well as less likely to cause irritation – during the winter months skin soreness and irritation is much more likely due to the harsh weather.

Exfoliate your skin regularly

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Our skin cells regenerate every 28 days or so, with new, healthy cells coming through each month. In the warmer months, our skin tends to stay healthy for longer, but during the winter, our skin cells dry out more quickly. Meaning that exfoliating more regularly to remove dry and dead skin cells is important. A quick and easy way to do this is to make a DIY salt and avocado scrub – this works incredibly well and is wonderfully moisturising.

So there you have it, everything that you need to know about keeping your skin happy and healthy this winter. Take note of the tips above, and you can ensure that your skin is kept in good condition regardless of the cold winter weather.

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