Cold Treatment

Cold Treatment
The weather outside may be unsightly, but your skin doesn’t have to be. Prepare it for wintry days with a little help from moisturisers

Cold clear winter days bring more than just a rosy glow to your cheeks. Skin can get very dry, resulting in flaking, cracking and even eczema (in which the skin becomes inflamed). Some of us skip moisturisers during summer to avoid the sticky/mucky feeling. But when temperatures drop, your moisturiser should be indispensable, as your face and body need it on a daily basis. This will help promote hydration, skin-cell regeneration, healing, and will prevent damaging effects from external forces and weather conditions that lead to premature wrinkles and fine lines. Here are five ways to treat your skin better during winter.

Have A Quickie
A warm shower or bath is great after frolicking out in the cold. But the longer you stay under hot water, the drier your skin gets. Intense heat actually breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, leading to loss of moisture. You’re better off with just warm water and a quick shower. Reach out for the moisturiser the minute you step out!

Stay Off Peels
Give your face a break from harsh peels and face packs/masks. It’ll strip your skin of vital oils and make it excessively dry. And you don’t want that in cold weather, when your skin is anyway dry. If you can’t absolutely stay without your mask, go in for a deep hydrating or non-clay based ones, as a clay-based mask draws moisture out of your skin. You could use a mild scrub and follow it up with an ample dose of moisturiser.

Tone Down
It’s best to avoid astringent or alcohol-based toners when it’s chilly outside. Water-based toners work well.

Cover Up
Your feet need some extra attention during the cold season. Apply a generous amount of moisturiser or foot cream at bedtime and wear a pair of socks. This facilitates easy absorption and will also seal the moisture in.

Give A Hand
The skin on your hands is thinner than on most parts of the body and has fewer oil glands. That means it’s harder to keep your hands moist, especially in cold, dry weather. This can lead to itchiness and cracking. Dab in moisturiser and wear gloves when outside, if you need to.