In the words of the famous Ned Stark, “Winter is coming,” and with it comes the trouble of dryness and dryness. Heavy defences are required to combat the windy and cold weather so that our skin barriers remain undefeated.
We did the grunt work so that you can grab a warm cup of hot cocoa, curl up in your favourite blanket, and follow our curated step-by-step guide for winter skincare.
Step-By-Step Skincare
- Cleanser:
Due to the cold weather, most of us have a notion that using face wash will make our skin drier and thus, skip that step. Not only is that not the case, but it instead causes further issues since the dryness can clog our pores which is a big no-no as it leads to a boat-load of problems. However, we should keep in mind that our cleanser should be gentle to ensure that it doesn’t further erode our skin’s protective layer.
- Exfoliation:
Exfoliation is a must since, due to the dry weather, our skin develops a layer of dead skin cells that need to be removed and cleaned thoroughly for a glowing look.
- Moisturizer:
Moisturizers are a must after every wash. Our skin already dries up due to the weather outside, so to prevent further dryness and protect our skin from the weather, we should use a hydrating moisturizer. This ensures that our face’s natural oils, which get stripped away due to the face wash, get replenished and locked in.
- Sunscreen:
No! You can not skip sunscreen just because it’s cold or cloudy outside. Due to the dry weather, sunscreen becomes even more vital. This is because the UV rays hit us directly as there are fewer clouds to act as a barricade.
Therefore, using premium products offered by Eminence Canada can help you protect your skin during winter and other relevant seasons.
General Tips To Consider To Enhance Your Skin Tone
This is a must throughout the year but drink enough water, especially during winter. Set daily reminders to help you achieve the goal of at least 8 glasses a day, as owing to the cool weather, we often forget to hydrate ourselves.
Maintain optimum temperature at home. Since our skin already suffers enough from the outside world, it should feel safe and pampered at home. So close the windows to prevent the harsh air from coming in, turn up the heater, and enjoy.
Avoid taking long hot showers. Now, it seems counterintuitive, especially after a long cold day, but little do we know the implications behind this seemingly “relaxing” routine. This is because such showers will strip us of our natural body oil, which helps lock in the heat inside our body and keeps our skin hydrated.
Final Overview
The main focus this winter should be employing the appropriate products while not overdoing any of them and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with enough water, a balanced diet, and daily exercise so that our skin remains healthy and glowing despite the dull and cold weather outside.
All in all, your winter skincare should be streamlined according to the weather around you and your specific skin concerns. Prevent using harsh, chemical-based products. Instead, use hydrating and gentle ones, and your skin will thank you!
