6 Tips To Maintain Healthy Skin During Winters

With winter comes dry skin. For most people, the cold days of winter bring more than just a rosy tint to their cheeks. Winters bring uncomfortable dryness to skin, especially in the face, hands and feet. Sometimes it gets as worse as flaking of the skin or even eczema. Without proper care, dry skin can lead to cracking and bleeding and the winters only make it worse. Furthermore, indoor heat makes the room devoid of any moisture thereby not helping your already dry skin. Here are 6 tips to maintain a healthy skin even during winters.

# Wash With Lukewarm Water

While hot showers and baths feel good and warm, they are momentary and do not help your skin. Especially when you’re washing your hands, face, and feet make sure to use lukewarm water rather than hot water. This helps to avoid stripping oils from your skin thereby keeping it moisturized.

# Moisturize Immediately After Every Wash

Your skin does not need only moisture, but it requires moisture even after you wash. Applying moisture to already damp skin can help seal those pores and that dampness into the skin. Keep a bottle of moisturizer next to your bed, bathtub, shower stall and at every sink you wash your face.

# Protect Yourself

This is one of the simplest and common ways to take care of your skin during winters. Get used to wearing scarves, gloves to protect your skin from the wild cold, winds, rain, and snow. Ensure you carry and use a sunscreen. Winter sun can be as damaging as the summer sun. Hence, apply a safe sunscreen that containszinc oxide or titanium dioxide to exposed areas.

# Humidify Your Surroundings

Heaters in your house blast hot dry air to make the room warmer and absorb any moisture in the process. Whereas, humidifiers get more moisture in the air which helps to keep your skin hydrated. Place small humidifiers throughout your home so that the moisture is distributed more evenly in your house.

# Drink More Water

During winters, most of us tendto drink less water since we prefer to drink hot beverages such as hot chocolate, tea, coffee etc. But, drinking water keeps your body hydrated from the inside thereby keeping your skin moisturized. Your body needs its moisture inside out irrespective of the weather. A little warm water with lemon can be very refreshing and hydrating at the same time.

# Exfoliate

We often forget to get rid of the dead cells on our skin especially during the winters. If your skin has too many dead cells, moisture can’t get inside your skin.Find an exfoliating mask and use it on your face and your hands, as well as on your lips. Don’t forget to follow immediately with moisturizer to see a smoother difference. Exfoliating body washes are also helpful in the winter months.