While you may love the snow and cool winter air, it can be brutal for your skin. ❄️ The cold, dry winter air can leave your skin feeling raw and red, while the heating inside can suck the moisture out of your skin. As a result, your skin might feel tight, your lips start getting chapped, and your knuckles dry and cracked. To help combat winter’s rough air on your skin, we have put together this list of winter skincare tips for you.
Exfoliate Before You Hydrate!
Dry skin is going to stay dry if you do not exfoliate it. However, you want to ensure you do not use a harsh scrub to exfoliate because it can end up causing damage to your skin. This includes using rough loofahs and bath mitts because those can also irritate your skin. Once you have exfoliated your skin, you can moisturize and hydrate without that dead skin getting in the way.
A great way to remove that dead skin is by getting a DiamondGlow® treatment. DiamondGlow® is a procedure that will exfoliate the skin and infuse it with a serum that will remove toxins and stimulate collagen growth while evening out your skin tone.
SPF is Still Your BFF! ☀️
Even though we are not lying out in the sun this time of year, we are still exposed to UV rays. The sun reflects off the snow and can still give you a sunburn. Even if there is no snow in your area, you can still get sunburned outside. If you are doing anything outdoors, it is just as important as when you are lounging by the pool. Vasu Skin Solutions offers a fantastic array of SPF products so that you can find the right one for you!
Now is the time for your intense treatments!
Vasu Skin Solutions offers treatments for every type of skin condition. Winter is the perfect time of year to focus on your pigment, fine lines, and wrinkles. These stronger treatments are better in the winter because you are not spending as much time in the sun, so your skin can heal better.
Increase Retinol Use
As we age, our skin cell turnover decreases, so you should use a retinol treatment to help with that, especially if you are planning on getting a more potent treatment this winter.
Moisturize 🧴
Using a heavy moisturizer to repair your skin during the winter is great, especially with retinol. Vasu Skin Solutions offers a lot of different moisturizers for every skin type. In addition to using a moisturizer, you should also use a humidifier and drink lots of water. Make sure you clear your humidifier often!
Make sure that your facial cleanser and body wash are moisturizing too. Anything that will leave your skin squeaky clean is stripping your skin of its natural moisturizers, which is counterproductive this time of year.
Limit Hot Showers 🚿
You may want to take a nice long hot shower to warm up during the winter, but the hot water will dry your skin. Try to limit your showers to only 15 minutes, and use lukewarm water instead of hot water. A cooler shower might not be as satisfying as a hot shower, but your skin will thank you.
In addition to limiting your showers, make sure you are not using too hot of water when washing your hands and dishes. Hot water can be especially harsh on your poor hands this time of year. Instead, try to find a hand soap that hydrates your skin, which will help keep your knuckles from getting dry and cracked. It would be best if you also used a lotion on your hands after washing them or doing dishes to ensure your hands stay hydrated.
How can you tell if the water is hot enough to dry out your skin? A good rule of thumb is if your skin turns red in the water, it is too hot, and you need to turn it down. Water does not have to be scalding to remove germs from hands; something a little cooler can be just as effective.
Use Lip Balm 💄
Your lips will probably be dry and chapped this winter, so take care of your lips by using more lip balm or chapstick. Use a hydrating lip balm SPF multiple times daily to moisten your lips. Our favorite lip balm is locally owned and made, Made For Lips! Made For Lips is pure, simple, and handcrafted in Boulder, Colorado.
Limit Alcohol 🍷
Alcohol can dehydrate you, which dries out your skin. It can also worsen some skin conditions like rosacea, psoriasis, and eczema. Since your skin will already have a hard time during the winter, it is a good idea to drink more water and less alcohol as part of your skincare this time of year.
Keep Your Thermostat Cool
If it is frigid in your area, you might crank up the heater when you get home. The problem is that your heater can make the air in your house even drier than usual. Try to keep your indoor temperatures between 68°F and 75°F. Investing in a humidifier can also help your skin, no matter what you set your thermostat to.
Use Fragrance-Free Cleansers
If it is frigid in your area, you might crank up the heater when you get home. The problem is that your heater can make the air in your house even drier than usual. Try to keep your indoor temperatures between 68°F and 75°F. Investing in a humidifier can also help your skin, no matter what you set your thermostat to.
Wear Gloves
Gloves do more than keep your hands warm in the winter. They can help seal moisture and prevent your skin from getting dry and cracked. For example, after you use lotion, put on some cotton gloves to help keep that moisture on your hands for longer. Additionally, when washing dishes and cleaning the house, consider wearing waterproof gloves when doing those chores.
