How to keep your Skin Hydrated in Winter?

Winters can be very chilly in Indiranagar. So, you might get tempted to spend a lot of time in front of the heaters during cold months. However, this could remove the glow from your skin, making you look aged and with premature wrinkles. 

If your skin excessively dry, consult a dermatologist in Indiranagar. They can help you find the right moisturizers based on your skin’s condition.

You need not panic, with some effort; you can have glowing and hydrated skin even during the winter months. Follow the tips mentioned below:

Water is important

You know that drinking water is essential, yet you might get lazy to follow the routine, particularly during the winter months. As your body is made mostly from water, you should keep replenishing it frequently.

If you drink eight-nine glasses of water every day, it will keep you hydrated internally and help the kidney work efficiently.

Also, enough water in your system makes sure that your skin has its moisture, decreasing the wrinkle’s appearance in the long run.

Invest in a humidifier to maximize moisture

You can use a humidifier in your office or home; it adds moisture to dry winter air and keeps your skin hydrated. Run a humidifier in the rooms you are mostly in, like your bedroom.

Opt for gentle, fragrance-free cleansers

The incorrect soap can worsen dry, itchy skin. For example, regular bar soaps may have irritating fragrances and ingredients.

Instead, wash using a moisturizing cleanser, fragrance-free, or gel. (And do search for products particularly labelled “fragrance-free,” as “unscented” products may have fragrances.)

You can use less soap to prevent winter skin dryness. Also, decrease your lathering to required places, like your armpits, genitals, hands, and feet.

Don’t forget the moisturizer

When maintaining your water consumption, it is also essential to use your moisturizer. It is imperative to use a good lotion or cream minimum once a day.

Use it immediately after your shower for better results, as it locks the moisture in your skin. Additionally, just as you change your clothes, you should change your moisturizer in the winter months.

It would be best if you had a regular skincare routine that fits the varying temperature. It is time to stop the light serums you apply in the summer seasons and move on to a creamier and richer moisturizer.

Use moisturizers that contain oils like emollients and humectants. Both of these oils have excellent moisturizing characteristics.

Avoid excessive hot water

This one is challenging yet necessary to prevent itchy, dry skin. Everyone likes to spend a long time in hot showers in the chilly months.

But did you know exposing your skin to a high temperature for a long time can remove your skin’s and hair’s moisture?

Stay away from excessive hot showers, and follow it with an intensive, rich moisturizer on your damp skin. As washing hands is an essential routine, we recommend you use lukewarm water to wash hands.

Sunscreen is your lifeline

Vitamin D deficiency is common currently, so many specialists suggest being in the sun for a minimum of fifteen minutes or more every day.

Although the sun is essential, it also seems to have some harmful effects on your skin, which can override the benefits.

If you are going outside during the winter seasons, it is necessary to put on sunscreen every two to three hours. Experts suggest using sunscreen with an SPF 30 or more to protect yourself from the sun properly.

Stack up warm clothes

Your mother was correct wearing warm outfits is necessary during winter! Based on how cold it becomes, you should bring out the proper amount of your winter clothes right from gloves; scarf’s to your coats and jackets.

Suitable clothes will not only protect your skin from the moisture-sapping winter air but will also stop the annoying cuts and cracks that you may experience in the winter. A warm outfit also helps prevent water loss from your skin.

Finally, try making a homemade body scrub that you can use on the weekends to keep your skin hydrated and healthy.

Also, include salmon, avocados, almonds, or walnuts in your diet to ensure you have your recommended daily omegas dosage. This will give an internal boost of moisture to your skin.