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As winter
approaches and as it gets colder, drier and windier your skin will find
it difficult to protect itself. This may happen rapidly, within a week.
You will notice your hands and face becoming chapped and dry and your
lips just start to feel crusty. Even if your skin was just fine last
week. This weather change usually makes your skin less than happy, so
you may want to reevaluate your skin care routine. You may find that
what you could use yesterday just doesn't seem to be right for you
today. Remember that flexibility is key at this time of the year.
Extremely irritated skin can crop up quite fast. Keep some extra heavy
duty moisturizing cream on hand to handle those problematic areas
whenever necessary. If your skin is prone to cracking and drying plan
ahead and always carry a moisturizer with you at all times. The easiest
way to stop these problems from occurring is to put a barrier between
you and the cold, and dry winter weather. If you go outside make sure
your skin is as covered as possible if not by clothing then by creams,
lotions or balms. A couple trouble areas on the
body include the lips, hands/fingers. Lip balms are great to help keep
the lips from drying out. Waxes do not have the ability to rejuvenate
or replenish lost moisture. It is recommended to use an AHA nightly to
keep lips soft. Probably the biggest problem and complaint that people
have in the winter is dry hands/fingers. Hands and fingers take a major
beating in the wintertime, because they are most exposed to the
elements. If you work with water or chemicals on a daily basis your
hands are more likely to dry out. Exposure to water can actually
dehydrate the skin more than it moisturizes it. If you think of bath
water evaporating as that water evaporates it is actually pulling
moisture from the skin. So make sure that after you get out of the bath
you are putting on not only a body moisturizer, but a face and lip
moisturizer as well. This simple act can save you a lot a pain, skin
cracking and itching from dry skin later on. Some
good general rules to follow in the winter is avoid harsh soaps in the
bath they will only help to dry out the skin more. Apply a moisturizer
immediately when you get out of the bath or shower. This will help to
seal the moisture in your skin and will keep it hydrated. Another tip
that people don't really think about in the winter is wear sunscreen if
you know you're going to be outside. Even if the sun isn't visible the
rays are still there and can still do damage. Protect your skin from
frostbite. Try to avoid dangerous outdoor conditions. Change your
clothes immediately when you come in from skiing, snowmobiling or and
any outdoor activity. One of the most important things you can do when
traveling in the winter is to carry extra clothes and blankets with
you. No matter what the weather is outside your
skin does not have to look badly. Just remember to take care of
yourself and your skin and you will look healthy all the time. |
