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Top 9 Winter Skin Care Tips

January 17, 2013 by Guest Contributor

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Winter’s cold temperatures and freezing winds can deprive your skin of its moisture, making it itchy and dry. For some, skin gets so dry during the winter months that it ends up flaky and cracking.

With these tips, you can help your skin and keep it smooth and supple throughout the winter.


1. Drink lots of water. Keeping hydrated helps plump skin up and makes it healthier.

2. Choose gentle, natural moisturizers.
Common ingredients found in many commercial moisturizers include contain petrolatum and silicone, which are not ideal for skin, can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people, and can exacerbate dryness over time, as well as allowing your skin to absorb their irritating and potentially toxic ingredients.  Look for moisturizing ingredients like aloe vera, cocoa butter and oatmeal.

3. Skip harsh soaps. The soap you’re using—even if it says ‘gentle’ on the package—might be leaching your skin of its lipids. All-natural, oiled-based cleansers like castile soap are a better choice for dry skin.

4. Shower in warm water.
Long, hot showers and baths are tempting when the temperatures drop, but hot water is hard on your skin and strips it of its natural oils.  Use warm water, keep the shower/bathing time short, and close the bathroom door to retain moisturizing humidity in the room.

5. Don’t rub!  After bathing or showering, quickly and gently pat the skin partially dry with a towel.

6. Lock in the moisture. Within three minutes of getting out of the after apply a moisturizer to seal the water in the skin so it stays hydrated longer. (Topricin is an excellent moisturizer and can be applied many times a day as needed with no fear of overuse or interference with medication.)

7. Exfoliate regularly. Help your body shed the dead skin cells that can build up visibly when your skin is dry. Use a loofah or body scrub made with coarse ingredients to buff your skin so it becomes soft and smooth.

8. Use a humidifier. Increase the humidity level of air of your home and workplaces, if possible and consider adding a humidifier to the central heating system of your home. (If you use a portable humidifier, make sure to use it in your bedroom at night)

9. Don’t forget to use sunscreen. It is just as easy to get sunburn in February as it is in July. Slater on a natural sunscreen and you’ll prevent damage and dryness.

These tips are provided by Topricin.

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4 Comments

  1. Rena Levi says

    October 16, 2019 at 2:17 am

    Well the above tips are really great and I’ll love to try them but you can also try some of these tips:
    Limit Shower Time
    Opt for Gentle Cleansers
    Moisturize Frequently, Especially Your Hands

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  2. Permanent Makeup New York says

    March 4, 2013 at 2:41 am

    The coldness of winder makes skin dry and thus prone to more other deceases and rushes. It is important to nourish the skin in times it is dry. Thank you for your tips that help in nourishing the skin and prevent it from being dry in Winter.

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  3. Permanent Eyebrows says

    March 3, 2013 at 11:08 pm

    Though winter has already done, it is still useful to learn this tips. I know now what to do when winter comes to take care of my skin and prevent it from drying. Great post.

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  4. Jessica says

    January 29, 2013 at 2:43 pm

    For dry skin on my face I use Apothederm http://apothederm.com/
    They have an amazing moisturizing cleanser and moisturizing cream. They work better than anything else I’ve tried.

    Reply

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