Dry, dry skin in winter

Dry Skin in Winter Season

I cannot guarantee whether this will be the coldest or hottest winter spell in recent years but I can tell you for sure that this season has been and will be dry, especially in terms of your skin. Its proven that winter signals the start of an uncomfortable dryness in the skin on your hands, face and even your legs. For the unfortunate among us, the dryness is followed by flaking or cracking of the skin. However, with a few easy tips, you can avoid the withering feeling.

Moisturize: 

The very first step is to moisturize often. The more moisturized your skin is, the less the chances of drying; that's just science. But be wary about the choice of your product; avoid water-based lotions and opt for oil-based ones as these retain more of the moisture. Even here, be careful about what kind of oil you are using, as your skin may not complement every kind. Ensure to have plenty of moisture even during the day, but don't over moisturize. Stop before you start feeling greasy. Oil based moisturizers work best at night while for the day, ensure your lotion has ample SPF.

Sun-Screen: 

Apart from the SPF, which can actually help reduce the formation of wrinkles, don't forget your sunscreen even during winter. Contrary to popular belief sunscreen is needed as much in winter as it is during the summer. The winter sun can be as damaging to the skin as any other.

Hydrate right: 

A myth much sworn by is that drinking water results in better looking skin. This is unfortunately not true. However, its best to drink for your overall health, as water is extremely important for our health, and not just to improve your skin. A recommended 10-12 glass per day is the prescription for most adults.

Feet Feat: 

It's no mean feat taking care of your feet. But summer foot lotions aren't the solution on the cold days. During winter, you need to increase the power of the lotion. Opt for petroleum jelly or glycerin instead of the fancy stuff laced in mint. During winter, you will also have to exfoliate more than often. However, don't over-exfoliate because you might just end up damaging your skin.

Hot Baths: 

And finally I have the age old solution of hot baths! Except when we say hot, we mean warm and not sizzling. Hot water actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin and can result in more loss in moisturizer. 

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