Take care of dry skin in winter
Winter and dry skin often go hand in hand. And for good reason. When temperatures drop, your skin (especially on the face and hands) is particularly exposed. If you combine this with "hot-cold" variations between inside and outside and frequent use of soaps or hydroalcoholic gels, you have a recipe for dehydration. So here's how to take care of your skin.
With feelings of tightness and visible redness, winter takes its toll on our skin. But does cold dry out or dehydrate the skin?
Well, a bit of both. In winter, cold weather has the unfortunate tendency to reduce sebum production. When it is cold, our body prioritises the circulation of vital organs and leaves others, such as the epidermis, to one side. The activity of the sebaceous glands slows. Less sebum means fewer lipids. The hydrolipidic film, which is supposed to protect the skin, cannot perform as well. The moisture evaporates more easily.
So your skin needs to be nourished and moisturised.
As soon as the cold weather arrives, it's time to change my routine and use rich creams or balms, both for the face and the body.
Cold increases skin dryness... but so does heat! So, when washing, lower the water temperature to between 32°C and 34°C. Additional drying and irritating elements are soaps. Whether they are solid or liquid, forget them. Go for ultra-rich dermatological gels or lotions. They respect the skin's pH level, don't dry out the skin and, as a bonus, they have a strong superfatting power.
Finally, don't forget to remove your make-up. For a “cocooning” moment rediscover the benefits of a lotion you apply with your fingertips. The creamy texture of the milk and the softness of the fingers gently remove make-up without drying out your skin. And to remove the milk, use reusable cotton pads soaked in thermal water. Comfort guaranteed.
Learn more about the dry skin on the face
Dry lips are not glamorous. To remedy this, start with a scrub to remove small dead skin cells. Then apply a lip balm for faster healing.
As for makeup, when lips are too dry, lipstick doesn’t apply evenly. Start with hydration with a nourishing stick that will be used as a base for lipstick. And if your lips are really too chapped to wear make-up, replace your lipstick with a beautifying balm that colours your lips while nourishing them.
The first common sense tip to avoid dry hands is to wear gloves whenever you go out. If your skin is still dry, apply a concentrated hand cream with a cold cream several times a day. And don't forget to apply it before going to sleep, the best time for skin’s own natural cell renewal process.
And if you experience extremely dry skin, the Cicalfate healing cream will have both a restorative and insulating effect.
