Winter Skin Care Secrets

You must take special care of your skin during winter. It is very important to exfoliate your skin during winter because exfoliation can lead to younger looking skin and healthier skin. New skin cells can also emerge owing to exfoliation and excess oils can be reduced owing to deep cleansing. During winter it is better to exfoliate your skin everyday. 

Since the days are shorter during winter, you must ensure that your skin is well protected. Permanent damage can be caused by the UVA rays so make sure to use a proper skin screen according to your skin type. It also pays to avoid the use of hot water during summer because hot water can harm the skin further. Hot water can also reduce the skin oils and dehydrate the skin so avoid it at all cost.

You must also care for the skin on your hands and face as they can be well exposed. So you must make sure to hydrate them. You can make use of two or three humidifiers in your home that will help to humidify the dry air. This can prevent cracking and drying of skin. You must make sure that you moisturize your skin frequently using an oil based moisturizer. The oil contained can form a protective layer on the skin surface and help it to remain moisturized for a longer period of time.

While stepping outside you can wear gloves to protect your hands. Flare-ups can be prevented by safeguarding hands from the low humidity and cold air. You must buy gloves made of natural fabric as it can irritate your skin otherwise. Some patients make use of a cotton mitten and a woolen mitten over the cotton one to keep hands dry and warm.

You can dress in layers whereby you can prevent overheating and sweating. Over heating can be prevented by wearing layers that can allow easy removal of clothing. You must also make sure to wear clothes that are loose so that there is no irritation on skin. Wet shoes and socks must be removed immediately as these also can cause flare ups.