A complete guide to glowing skin this winter!
Imagine a cold breeze, cosy weather, warm clothes, hot cocoa and dry, flaky, dull skin. YEP! Winter has its pros and cons. While we all get excited and sigh in relief in the initial few days of winter, let’s not forget how our skin needs extra nourishment and care during these cold months. To help you maintain that healthy glow and shine, here are 10 tips for winter skincare essentials with a bonus tip on the best ingredients to look for in your winter products.
1. Give a gentle start to your routine with a hydrating cleanser:
Look for ingredients like glycerin, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, which deep cleanse while retaining your skin's natural oils and locking in moisture. This will save your skin from winter dryness and irritation.
2. Follow cleansing with hydrating moisturiser to lock in moisture:
Cold weather demands a thicker, more nourishing moisturiser. Opt for products containing shea butter, squalene, hyaluronic acid, and ceramides. These ingredients work together to repair the skin barrier, lock in hydration, and keep your skin soft and glowing.
3. Apply sunscreen even on dull gloomy days:
Even though the sun may look weak and dull, UV rays are still very strong and capable of penetrating your skin causing the sun damage. Sunscreen application at 8am-11am and 2pm even during winters is non-negotiable.
4. For extremely dry skin, add a bonus boost of hydration with face oils:
Look for oils like rosehip, argan, or jojoba, which are lightweight yet deeply nourishing. However, if you have acne-prone skin, it's best to skip this step, as some oils can clog pores.
5. Hydrate the delicate under-eye area to avoid flakiness and fine lines:
An eye cream with hyaluronic acid, peptides, or vitamin E can hydrate, reduce puffiness, and prevent fine lines caused by the dry winter air.
6. Body cream for ultimate skin nourishment:
Think of winter skincare and we tend to pay attention only to face and neck. Hands and feet are often neglected. A urea-based cream works wonders on tough, dry and scaly skin, softening and keeping it supple.
7. Some more TLC for your cold winter feet:
To avoid the cracked heels or fingers, layer petroleum jelly over your hand and feet before bed. This acts as an additional protective layer, locking in moisture while you sleep.
8. Nobody wants chapped lips because they hurt!
Keep a balm handy that contains beeswax or shea butter to soothe and heal cracked lips. Always seal it with petroleum jelly!
9. Gentle weekly body exfoliation is a must during winter:
This will remove dry, flaky, dead skin. Look for topical aha-bha exfoliating serums to slough away dead skin without irritation.
10. Final and the MOST important step for winter skincare is adding Hyaluronic acid serum:
Even before applying moisturizer, apply a hyaluronic acid serum. This powerful ingredient retains and locks in water, keeping your skin plump and hydrated. Look for formulas where hyaluronic acid is paired with peptides, exosomes, niacinamide or vitamin C.
By using the right winter products and following these tips with consistency, you can fight dryness and maintain radiant skin throughout the season. Prioritize hydration, and let your winter skincare routine work its magic!