With the arrival of winter, the frequency of some skin diseases decreases (nappy rash, fungus, skin infections, insect bites, etc.) while the incidence of some diseases (psoriasis, eczema, itching due to dryness, etc.) also increases. In addition, some changes occur in normal healthy skin as the weather gets colder. The most important of these is dry skin on the face, hands and feet. For many people, dryness is more than just a problem. Dry skin cracks, peels, and even makes it easier to develop eczema. When heaters are used in homes, the skin begins to dry out, regardless of the type of heating. Central heating causes the environment to dry out, and devices that humidify the environment also prevent our skin from drying out. Placing these humidifiers in various parts of the house will provide homogeneous humidification.
Drinking a lot of water does not directly moisturize the skin, but it is necessary for general body health.
Consult your doctor to get the necessary information on this subject, depending on your skin type. You can get the necessary information about suitable products. These products do not necessarily have to be expensive, there are also cheap and very effective products on the market. What is important is the feeling it creates on your skin when you use the product. If it does not bother you when you apply it, if you are satisfied with its smell and consistency, and if it meets your purpose, that product is suitable for you.
In cold weather, our skin dries, and if there is wind, this dryness increases even more, because the wind causes the moisture in the skin to evaporate, and during the winter months, our skin cannot moisturize or produce oil to replace it. . In winter, we need to use moisturizers that have more oil content, but are compatible with our skin, unlike the moisturizers we use in summer. Because oil creates a protective layer on the skin, traps moisture in the skin and ensures that it stays longer. When using it for the face, it is necessary to be careful that these oily products do not cause comedones. For example, avocado oil, mineral oils, evening primrose oil and almond oil do not increase the formation of comedones, while Shea oil can clog the pores on the face and increase the formation of comedones. We should moisturize regularly every morning. We should pay more attention, especially if we go out. Before going to bed at night, wash your face, remove makeup and dirt accumulated on the skin, and apply your moisturizing cream. If your skin is very dry, you should avoid irritating peelings, masks and alcohol-based toners, as these remove the thin oil layer on the skin and increase its drying. Instead, cleansing milks or mild foam cleansers, alcohol-free toners or moisturizing masks are more effective. A soft scrub can be used 2-3 times a week, avoid harsh and irritating scrubs in the winter months.
Take care of your body as well as your face, use creams with high oil content for the body, although it does not require as much care as the face, it does more in the summer months. It needs moisturizing.
Although hot baths are preferred in winter months, very hot water weakens the lipid barrier of the skin and causes moisture loss. It is recommended to take a shower with warm water that does not last too long. Additionally, adding bran to bath water has a moisturizing and softening effect. Moisturizing creams should be applied immediately after bathing
Sunscreens are not only for summer, sun rays can also be harmful in winter, sun rays can reach the earth even in cloudy weather. For this reason, broad-spectrum sunscreens should be applied in the same way to exposed body parts in winter. The skin is thinner, so it is more difficult to keep hands moist in cold, dry weather. For this reason, hands dry and crack easily. To keep your hands soft, apply your moisturizing cream by massaging your hands at least 2 times a day, preferably after each wash. If the oily feeling it leaves bothers you, you can choose moisturizers that do not leave an oily feeling. If your hands are very dry, you can apply a moisturizing cream at night and put on a thin cotton glove, thus trapping moisture in your hands. To protect your hands, wear cotton-lined gloves when going out in cold weather. Gloves and socks that keep the hands moist cause itching, cracking and even exacerbation of eczema. Make sure to dry your hands thoroughly after washing them If you do not dry your hands, they will dry out and crack more quickly.
Feet: While menthol lotions are very good for the feet in the hot summer months, stronger creams containing vaseline or glycerin are suitable to prevent drying of our feet in winter. We can also use creams with a peeling effect to remove dead tissue that makes our heels and soles look thicker and rougher. In this way, the moisturizers we apply can reach the skin more easily.
Lips: We should also take care of our lips in cold and dry weather. Applying moisturizing creams (solid vaseline, beeswax, etc.) to the lips as part of skin care creates a protective barrier on the lips, preventing the lips from cracking. If the lips are crusted, after applying a small amount of solid vaseline to the lips, a thin cloth (handkerchief or cheesecloth) can be wrapped around the fingers and the lips can be scrubbed with granulated sugar in circular motions, then washed and lip balm can be applied. While doing this, you should do it with very delicate movements and avoid irritation. If the crusts do not disappear at once, you should wait a day and repeat the same process the next day.
Hair: Hair becomes weaker, drier and more brittle in winter. You can ensure that your hair remains strong and healthy during the winter season with the care you apply. You should use shampoos and conditioners that will protect your hair from external influences and repair the damage. These products should have more moisturizing content than what you normally use, but the product should also be suitable for your hair type. Additionally, moisturizing hair care will repair the damaging effects caused by cold and dry weather.
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