Dry, flaky, and cracked skin doesn’t just disrupt your appearance, it’s painful and uncomfortable too! Harsh winter weather conditions tend to add stress to the body – you may notice your skin is red or irritated, or, more often than not, it has a difficult time retaining moisture. Review these skincare tips below to ward off dull winter skin so you can continue to glow well into springtime!
Adjust Your Face Cleanser
If you have acne-prone skin, you’re likely using a skin cleanser that contains ingredients like salicylic acid to keep your pores clear. While these ingredients can help treat and prevent pimples and discoloration, they may be contributing to excessive dryness during the winter months.
Consider switching your face cleanser until the weather gets warmer. Look for cleansers with ingredients like glycerin, which contains antimicrobial and reparative properties that protect and heal your skin while helping it retain moisture. Other moisturizing ingredients to look for in your next facial cleanser include:
- Hyaluronic acid;
- Niacinamide;
- Squalane;
- Aloe vera;
- Panthenol.
Using the double-cleansing method is also a great way to keep your skin moisturized while effectively removing all traces of makeup, dirt, and debris. Before going in with a traditional cleanser, use an oil or cream cleanser to wipe away your makeup and loosen buildup from your pores.
Use Overnight Emollients and Occlusives
When managing skin conditions like eczema, you’ve probably incorporated emollients into your routine already. Emollients are protective, softening agents that improve the look and feel of dry skin. Overnight emollients tend to come as ointments or creams and have occlusive features, which essentially means they prevent outside stressors from penetrating the skin while you sleep. The best nighttime emollients will have lengthy occlusive effects, lasting anywhere from 4-8 hours. Some of the most popular occlusives you may have heard of are Vaseline, Aquaphor, and CeraVe Healing Ointment. Adding a layer of petroleum or glycerol-based occlusives can help lock in your serums and prevent moisture loss from dry winter air.
Drink Plenty of Water
Your skin is the largest organ in your body, and all organs require you to consume an adequate amount of water for them to function properly. Though drinking water won’t provide instant hydrating effects for your skin, regular, healthy water consumption does encourage better blood circulation and cell turnover. Cell turnover is the body’s process of creating new skin cells to replace old ones. When dead cells build up, your skin has a more difficult time absorbing and retaining moisture. Therefore, promoting healthy cell turnover by drinking plenty of water is a key way to keep your skin hydrated throughout winter.
Book A Hydrating Facial At Sweet Nothing Spa
Sweet Nothing Spa is here to help you achieve flawless winter skin. Our facial services include hydrating treatments like the Hydrolifting Anti-Aging Facial, which is great for mature skin that needs a moisturizing boost during the colder months. Book your appointment here or give us a call for more information about our spa services!