Skin care in winter

Summer is over and the time for cold weather has arrived. Autumn has fully entered into force and the sun does not please us with the same warmth. And after autumn, winter will not keep itself waiting. Time flies so fast. Sometimes you don’t even notice how frosty it is. In winter, our skin is most vulnerable. Especially the skin of the face, because it is always open. Therefore, it requires special care and care.

Winter face creams

It turns out that the face is probably the only thing that we cannot hide from the piercing wind or frost. Under the influence of external factors and without proper care, the skin of the face becomes rough and begins to crack and peel. In winter, when the outside temperature is below zero, the intensity of the sebaceous glands decreases, and less sebum is produced. Because of this, the natural protection of the skin comes to zero, and there is a need to use creams that will help replenish the lack of sebum.

Winter face cream should replace the missing elements of the skin. It must contain natural oils in its composition. If the skin is dry: jojoba, rosehip, shea, avocado. When oily skin: grape seed. For mixed type, oils are suitable: calendula, almond, wheat germ. If the cream is prepared using natural oil, it can form a protective film on the skin. It will help prevent moisture from freezing and protect the skin from the negative influences of the external environment.

This cream should be applied half an hour before leaving home. Just apply a thin layer of it to your face, and skin dehydration is no longer a threat. However, there is another side. Such creams create a kind of mask on the face, which clogs the pores in the heat and does not allow the skin to breathe freely. This leads to acne and inflammation. Therefore, when you come home from the street, wash your face first. Then apply a soothing cream to the skin, which will help restore the lipid layer.

A good winter cream should not contain moisturizing components. Make sure it suits your skin type carefully. If it happens that you apply moisturizer before going for a walk in the cold, unpleasant consequences will await you. The fact is that such a cream contains particles of water; they will simply freeze both on the skin and inside it, and this will lead to injury to the upper layer of the epidermis. Do not forget that she constantly needs vitamin replenishment. This means you need to choose creams containing natural ingredients.

Winter face masks

In winter, the skin becomes most sensitive. Temperature changes, dry winds, minimal amount of moisture in the air. That is why at this time she needs especially careful care. In addition to using creams, it is necessary to make nourishing masks. They will help the skin maintain the balance of nutrients and give it a fresh look.

Mask for dry skin

Dry skin always requires hydration and nutrition. To nourish your skin you will need:

• Vitamins A and E. They are sold in any pharmacy and are not expensive;
• Olive oil.

Application: Heat the olive oil in a water bath, add a couple of drops of vitamin A and E to it. Prepare a piece of gauze, soak it in the oil and place it on your face. As soon as you feel that the oil has been absorbed, renew the gauze and reapply to your face. Continue doing this for 30 minutes. Then wash off the mask with cleanser.

Sour cream mask

For preparation you need:

• Sour cream 30 g;
• Vitamin E.

Application: mix sour cream with a couple of drops of vitamin E. Apply the resulting mass to your face for 15 minutes. Then rinse off. This mask will moisturize your facial skin, tighten it, and smooth out fine wrinkles.

In addition to masks that you make yourself, you can use ready-made ones. To purchase it, it is better to go to a specialized store or pharmacy. Before using the mask, read the instructions and contraindications.

Use face masks based on your skin characteristics.

“Winter” care: how to protect your skin

Facial skin care in winter does not only mean the use of masks or creams. Cold weather entails more careful care than at other times of the year. To avoid early skin aging, use the following tips:

• Do not wash your face with soap, use milk and tonic.
• At least twice a week, apply masks to your face, which will help your skin absorb vitamins.
• Scrub facial skin at least once a week.
• Use face cream: day, night.
• It is best to buy cream in small tubes, since they do not contain oxygen and dust. This significantly increases its service life.
• Use different brands of cream, as the skin tends to get used to it, and it will no longer help. Because as soon as one tube runs out, take another from a new company.