Make Your Skin Winter Resistant – In 5 Easy Ways!

The winter season is not an easy time for your skin. It has to battle against the low humidity levels and chilly winds which leaves it dry and lifeless. However, with effective winter skin care, you can protect your skin against all these winter woes. Here are some easy and affordable winter skin care tips that will help you combat the dryness and roughness of your skin:

Create a New Winter Skin Care Routine

During the winter season, your skin has to battle against a variety of environmental conditions like low humidity levels, cool temperatures and chilly winds, all of which serve to remove moisture from the skin and leave it dry, rough and flaky. This is why you need to develop a specialized winter skin care regimen. Start by switching to a richer moisturizer. Also focus on using skin care products that contain super hydrating ingredients that will help the skin retain moisture and will keep it soft and supple.

Here are some products that you can choose from:

Obagi Clenziderm Daily Care Cream Cleanser
This is a gentle yet effective cleanser that removes dirt and oils from the skin without making it dry and damaged. This cleanser leaves skin feeling soft and nourished. An excellent choice for winter!

Obagi Nu-Derm Toner
This is a unique combination of natural ingredients and herbs that tones the skin and restores its normal pH balance. It contains natural astringents that helps to adjust the skin's pH levels so that active ingredients of other skin care products can penetrate easily.

NIA 24 Intensive Recovery Complex
This is a rich cream that moisturizes the skin intensely and helps activate its regenerative powers. The skin becomes firmer and toned because of the active ingredients like ceramides, liposomes and peptides within it. It locks in the multi-level moisture and minimizes transepidermal water loss (TEWL).

Use Lukewarm Water Instead of Hot Water

It might be very tempting to have long hot showers in the cold winter season. However, hot water strips off the natural moisture particles from the body and makes it dry and parched. Therefore, use lukewarm water instead. Also, make sure you slather your skin with a moisturizer immediately after you get out of shower. The best time to moisturize the skin is when it is slightly damp.

Don't Skip Sunscreens

Since the sun is not very harsh during winter, many people skip using sunscreens altogether. However, the UV rays of the sun still continue to affect the skin and cause damage. Therefore, wear sunscreens diligently whenever you have to venture out during the day. Look for creamier sunscreen formulations like La Roche Posay Anthelios 60 Melt-In Sunscreen Lotion. It feels smooth and light and quickly absorbs into your skin leaving a sheer finish. The La Roche Posay CELL-OX Shield provides antioxidants and both UVA/UVB protection and is water resistant.

Don't Forget your Hands & Feet

Remember, skin care is not restricted to the face alone. It is important to take care of your hands and feet as well. So make sure you extend your skin care products there as well. In addition to wearing protective clothing, make sure you use a rich creamy moisturize to keep your hands and feet hydrated.