7 winter care errors to avoid and what to do instead!
Are you making these critical winter care errors?
Winter is a magical time of the year in many ways, but it can be difficult for our skin. Cold winds, low humidity and indoor heating cause dryness, redness, skapping, irritation and more.
If you have noticed that your skin is tight and itchy during the winter months, you will experience the effects that can have cold weather. In the post below we explain why the winter skin reacts differently and explore seven common mistakes that you could now make in your skin care routine.
Then we give simple recommendations for what you can do instead to make your skin look youthful all winter.
Winter care errors: Winter skin needs special care
When it gets cold outside and the humidity drops, the air naturally contains less moisture. This leads to dehydration in the skin, while the air pulls out moisture, making it dry and tight. Indoor heating systems SAP even more moisture from the air, so that the outer barrier of the skin may be in danger and leads to more moisture loss. The skin becomes more susceptible to redness, sensitivity and even pimples.
Exposure to sunlight in the winter can decrease considerably on the northern latitudes. This may seem like good news for the skin because ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun can damage it. However, the rays of the sun can still harm the skin in the winter, especially if they are reflected from snow. If you live in a snowy climate or like skiing and not protect your skin, you can pay for it with redness, irritation and even sunburn.
In short, the winter skin requires a different approach to your skin care routine.
7 winter care errors to avoid
1. Using hard cleaning agents
Why it is a mistake
Many foaming or gel -based cleaning agents are made with hard surface active substances such as sulfates that rid the skin of natural oils. These oils are crucial for maintaining the moisture content and protective barrier of your skin. When they are removed, the skin becomes more vulnerable to environmental stressors such as dry air, sun rays, wind and pollution. The problem deteriorates in cold winter air because the skin is already dry, tight and uncomfortable.
What to do instead
Choose a soft, moisturizing cleaner that cleans without stripping. Search for products with ingredients such as glycerine, hyaluronic acid and aloe vera for hydration, as well as sulfate alternatives such as coco glucoside or decylglucoside.
Follow your cleaning with our salvation + relief spray for a cool, calming effect that helps to restore the pH balance and hydrate your skin.
2. Skip -voisturizer or use of the wrong
Why it is a mistake
The skin produces less oil (sebum) in winter, making it more susceptible to dehydration. Skipping moisturizer or used a lightweight that is only designed before the summer offers insufficient hydration or protection. This can lead to a compromised skin barrier, increased sensitivity and visible dryness such as flakes and cracks.
Without the correct moisturizing cream, the skin also struggles to retain water, leading to a boring, moderate appearance.
What to do instead
Switch to a richer, barrier -pressing moisturizer with ingredients such as ceramides and shea butter. Our central heating skin labs calming moisture and body repair lotion are intensely hydration and help feed the winter skin. Both are also favorites for supplying long -term moisture and stopping dry, flaky, itchy skin.
3. Long, hot showers and bath
Why it is a mistake
That warm water certainly feels good in the winter! However, if you stay in it for too long, you can rid your skin of its natural oils. Long -term exposure to hot water also causes transepidermal water loss (Tewl), in which water evaporates from the skin surface, causing it to thunder.
This damage can lead to redness, irritation and even the worsening of circumstances such as eczema and psoriasis.
What to do instead
Try to limit most of your showers and bathe no more than 10-15 minutes and use lukewarm water instead of hot. After bathing, beat your skin gently dry and immediately apply a moisturizing lotion such as the body repair lotion of central heating skinlabs, which retains moisture and soothes irritation.
4. Do not adjust your peeling routine
Why it is a mistake
Overexfoliating in winter can weaken the barrier of your skin, leading to redness, increased sensitivity and sometimes pimples. Sanding scrubs or frequent use of chemical exfoliants can remove too many of the natural oils from the skin and disrupt its microbiome.
On the other hand, it is not a good idea to peel at all, because it can build up dead skin cells on the surface of your skin, creates a rough texture and prevents your moisturizing cream from effectively penetrating.
What to do instead
Listen to your skin. In general, it is best to exfoliate no more than once or twice a week with a soft product. Search for ingredients such as Milky Way, malignant and glycolic acid, while exfoliating while retaining hydration. Follow a rich moisturizing cream like our calming moisture to supplement your skin. If you see redness and irritation, reduce exfoliating once a week or once every ten days.
5. Sunscreen negligible
Why it is a mistake
It seems that you do not need a sunscreen in the winter, because it is often cloudy, but UV rays are present all year round. In particular UVA rays, which more often cause skin cancer – can penetrate clouds and windows, causing early aging to cause aging and increases the risk of skin cancer.
Snow reflects up to 80 percent of the sun’s rays, doubles your exposure and further contributes to skin damage, such as hyperpigmentation and fine lines.
What to do instead
Apply a sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 every morning, even on cloudy days. Combine it with CV SkinLabs calming moisture to keep your skin hydrated and protected.
6. Ignore your lips
Why it is a mistake
The skin on the lips is thinner than the rest of your skin. It also lacks oil glands, making it more sensitive to drying out in cold weather. Without much TLC, your lips can quickly chapped, crack and become painful. Without treatment they can even bleed or become infected.
What to do instead
Use a nourishing balm such as our restorative skin balm to hydrate and protect all day and night. Ingredients such as beeswax and shea butter coat skin and create a calming barrier to retain moisture, feed the lips and protect it against environmental aggressors. Take it with you and apply it again if necessary.
7. View of the humidity levels
Why it is a mistake
Indoor heating systems reduce the humidity in the air, creating an environment that pulls moisture from your skin. Without help, your skin will be dried out, flaky and overly sensitive and reactive. Over time, the lack of moisture can worsen the dryness and make fine lines more prominent.
What to do instead
Invest in a humidifier to keep indoor air with optimum humidity (around 40-50 percent). This small change can make a big difference to keep your skin hydrated.
Do you avoid these winter care errors?
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