It's getting colder again. Lights in the garden, early darkness and maybe even snow... but a cold or a runny nose are also part of it. In addition to your body, your skin also has to get used to the change. flakes, an itchy skin, spots, an aggravation of eczema or rosacea... Your skin really needs a little more attention during such a period. That's why here are some tips to get through the winter nicely.
A dry face in winter
Your skin barrier can be damaged by the chafing of the cold air. As a result, your skin absorbs less nourishing ingredients, and becomes drier and more sensitive. The drying out accelerates the skin aging process. The use of shawls and high collars also causes more bacterial action on the skin. The metabolism of your skin is also different in the winter. In the winter, your sebaceous glands are less active, which causes the greasy protective layer to shrink. Taking extra care of your skin is therefore not an unnecessary luxury.
What to do about dry skin?
Prevent dry and chapped skin in winter with these tips.
1. Don't shower too hot
Don't shower too hot. You may get red, burst capillaries from this, because your blood vessels are expanding.
2. Don't lick your lips, but drink plenty of water.
For dry lips: do not lick your lips wet. Moisture will, strangely enough, dry out your lips even more. But do drink lots of water! To calm your lips down, it is nice to use a lip balm temporarily. But be careful not to let your lips get too used to it, because then you will not be able to do without it later.
3. Use a natural cream for dry skin
Protect your facial skin from the elements with a non-aggressive mild natural cream. The lycopene in the Tomato Base Cream from Food for Skin protects you from free radicals. The avocado and broccoli seed oil restore the skin, make your skin soft and protect it from external influences.
4. Use natural oil for dry skin
Be kind to your skin in these months and treat your skin to a super mild oil cleanser based on carrot oil. Carrot oil stimulates your skin to produce collagen , it nourishes your skin and gives it a healthy complexion. You can even remove your eye make-up with it. Use the Carrot Cleanser on dry skin or wonderfully in the shower. Remove with a warm wet cloth and your skin is clean and nourished.
5. Give your dry face an extra boost in winter with a serum
During the day and at night, your skin can still use something extra in these kinds of circumstances: a serum. A serum adds even more nutrients in combination with your cream, but can also be applied directly to your skin twice a week as a night mask. You give your skin a real boost with a serum! At Food for Skin you can choose from aCucumber Serum for the younger, sometimes somewhat impure skin, a Pumpkin Serum to prevent your fine lines from becoming unsightly, or an Avocado Serum to give your skin suppleness again.
6. Cover your face when outside
If you still feel like going outside for a walk or a nice skate in extreme cold, or if it is necessary because you have to go to work, for example, cover your facial skin with a shawl and hat. Your skin can freeze!
What not to do if you have dry skin in winter:
1. Be careful with scrubbing.
If your skin is already sensitive, this can further damage your skin barrier.
2. Do not use cleansers with alcohol or perfume
This will cause your skin to dry out even faster.
3. Vaseline/udder ointment product, yes or no?
Opinions differ on the use of a Vaseline/udder ointment product. It puts a fine greasy layer on your face, which protects your skin from the outside, but it does nothing for your skin itself. It does not nourish your skin, which means it gets too few nutrients and can dry out even more.
4. Take a good look at your favorite shower gel
In winter, it is best to use a product with an oil structure, so that your skin gets a thin layer of protection.
5. Do not set the heating too high without also paying attention to the humidity.
Heating is very drying, so make sure you have a good humidifier, possibly combined with an essential oil for a nice scent in your home.
