Many of us recognize that our skin gets drier this time of year. Winter, with its dry air, can cause the skin on your face to flake and become irritated and red. Having dry skin in winter not only makes us feel tight, but it also makes us look both more tired and older. Getting a good result when applying makeup is next to impossible. Well-moisturized skin radiates radiance. But why do you get dry and how do you actually get the glow on your dry winter skin?
Why do you get dry skin?
The cold outdoor air combined with warm indoor air causes many of us to have drier skin. This means that you are dry on the surface and that you have a lack of moisture in the outermost layer of your skin. When skin becomes dry, it doesn't have enough of all the important moisturizers that are normally found in the skin. A good rule of thumb is to let your skincare routine follow the year, just as you change the colors of your clothes according to the season. In winter, your skin needs extra moisture and your usual skincare routine may not be suitable all year round.
5 tips to get softer and shinier winter skin
1. start with a gentle facial cleanser
Make sure you have clean skin as a base. Try a gentle facial cleanser. Too much or the wrong kind of cleanser will wear down your skin and dry out its own protective layer. Since many of us wash our face 1-2 times/day, it will obviously affect your skin both in the short and long term. The water should be lukewarm as hot water also dries out the skin.
2. do a peeling every now and then.
This time of year, the skin needs even more help to get rid of the dry and gray on the skin surface. It is a good idea to remove the dry flaky skin surface before moisturizing the skin, then the moisturizing day cream will be most useful. Choose a mild peeling as the skin is now drier and often a little more sensitive. Exfoliating the skin too often can also cause surface dryness, as too frequent exfoliation breaks down the protective barrier. However, exfoliating every now and then to remove dead skin cells does not hurt.
3. moisturizing face mask
Now it's time for a face mask or your favorite face cream. Again, choose a moisturizing, softening, gentle variant. If you don't have a face mask at home, you can use your moisturizing face cream. You can now apply a little more than you usually do. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes. If you have cream left on your skin, massage it in with light movements.
4. Choose the right ingredients
There are many ingredients that dry out the skin even more. Examples include perfumed creams, soaps or products containing alcohol. Here are some examples of ingredients that can help with your dry winter skin.
Lipoic acid
Is a natural acid that has a strong antioxidant effect on the skin. It is 400 times more powerful antioxidant than vitamin C and E. Vitamin C is an antioxidant that protects the skin from external factors every day of the year.
Niacinamide
Improves elasticity, strengthens the thin skin barrier and evens out skin tone that can easily become dull and darker under the eyes. Niacinamide makes the skin surface smoother as lines and wrinkles become less visible. It is also moisturizing.
Ceramides
This ingredient also helps optimize moisture levels and reduces skin irritation. In addition to this, the ingredient keeps the skin soft and smooth while firming the skin surface.
5. add fat
Jabushe takes a holistic approach to skincare. It means taking care of both the inside and the outside at the same time. It's not just what you put on your skin that has an effect on your skin, but also what you consume. The right fats can help dry and tired skin. Eat healthy fats like nuts, avocados or oily fish every day. Skin that is not nourished with fats easily loses its luster and becomes dry.
Now you have fresh winter skin with a lovely glow!