Winters and oily skin are best friends! I have heard people say this before and I understand where it comes from. Winters make skin dry hence oily skin can be less oily during winters. Now, is that true? I’ll answer that with, Yes but No. Ok before you think am crazy, let me explain it better, as you oily skin beauties out there might already know – winter or summers, oily skin has its struggles and they are real.
Winter truly can be a welcoming change for oily skin, you might find yourself bloating your face, a little less frequently with a tissue or a powder, but that doesn’t stop the skin from producing oil. This takes us back to the basics of skin science, oily skin is due to the excessive oils produced by the sebaceous glands, and no winter is going to make them stop producing it. In fact, oily skin is more prone to acne and breakouts during winter and the pores get clogged with oil and dirt.
# Wash your faceThis is the most basic skincare step when cannot be skipped even during winters- the water is cold is not an excuse guys! Washing your face twice a day is mandatory no matter what climate it is. Make sure you don’t wash more than twice as it can dry out the skin leading to ugly patches and flakes. If you are using a deep clean face wash for winter for oily skin, then skip to something more creamy during winters as they won’t rip out the natural oils of your skin.
# Exfoliating
This is the next most basic skincare tip everyone needs to follow at all seasons. Exfoliating can help get rid of dead skin cells hence opening up your pores- less clogged pores, fewer pimples. But be careful again to not overdo it. Use a gentle cleanser twice or thrice a well and they will do the job.
# Moisturize
Once you are done with the washing and scrubbing, lock everything in with a moisturizer. Trust me guys just because your skin is oily that does not mean you don’t need a moisturizer. Every skin type needs hydration, if creams are breaking you out and making you look like a slime, then use a water-based moisturizer for oily skin in winter. You will be surprised by the results.
# SunscreenI know sunscreens can be tricky, not only can they make you look like the ghost from the grudge but also make you drip oil. But here is the good stuff the world of beauty products is evolving and you can find different types of sunscreens in the market- water-based, gel-based, mist, etc. for you guys, a water-based sunscreen works best.
Next time you step out the door make sure you slap on some good sunscreen so that your skin is protected from the damaging rays that not just can make you look older but can also cause skin cancer.
# Drink waterDrink 8-10 glasses of water daily, is what every health magazine and ever article says- it’s true and it does work. I know it’s hard to drink water during the winters as we sweat less and we don’t want to keep running to the washroom more often. But water is important to flush out all the toxins in the body. To keep your skin looking fresh and supple during the harsh winter days- girl- you need to drink your water.