Autumn and winter bring cold temperatures that can put your skin in danger. In fact, if you fail to plan ahead for these seasons, you risk skin dryness, tightness, and itchiness, among other skin problems. Fortunately, there are lots of things that you can do to protect your skin against autumn and winter weather, including:
- Exfoliate Regularly
Exfoliating simultaneously removes dead skin cells and reduces skin dryness. Exfoliation allows the skin to better absorb rich vitamins, nutrients, and minerals from skincare products.
Pick up an exfoliator that contains fruit acids and antioxidants – you will be happy you did. With this exfoliator at your disposal, you can stimulate the growth and development of skin cells. Perhaps most importantly, this exfoliator can help you smooth your skin and enhance your complexion.
- Use a Moisturiser
No two moisturisers are exactly the same, and the moisturiser you choose can have far-flung effects on your skin. For example, some moisturisers are designed exclusively for use in hot temperatures. If you use one of these moisturisers in fall and winter, you may struggle to achieve your desired skincare results.
During autumn and winter, select a moisturiser that has a thick consistency, as this moisturiser will minimise the risk of skin dryness and wrinkles due to cold weather. For instance, a moisturiser that contains lavender essential oil and hyaluronic and alpha hydroxy acids protects the skin against dryness. At the same time, this moisturiser helps firm the skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
- Stay Hydrated
Dry weather is a staple of fall and winter, and it may cause the skin to become dehydrated, too. If you drink plenty of water throughout the day, you can protect your skin against dryness, flakiness, and other visible signs of dehydration.
Also, a humidifier may prove to be a great investment, particularly for those who want to avoid skin problems in fall and winter. Air tends to be dryer in fall and winter than all other seasons, and as such, may make your skin more susceptible to flakiness and tightness. However, a humidifier helps reduce air dryness and keep your skin hydrated.
- Avoid Hot Showers
Use lukewarm – not hot – water when showering in fall and winter. By doing so, you can avoid lost moisture that otherwise can damage your skin.
You also should wash your face with cold water during autumn and winter. This allows you to limit further skin irritation after a lukewarm shower.
- Take Advantage of Professional Skincare Treatments
There is no shortage of professional skincare treatments to rejuvenate skin on the face, neck, and other parts of the body. By consulting with a highly skilled skincare professional, you can find a skincare treatment to help keep your skin firm and vibrant in fall and winter.
A skincare professional can teach you everything you need to know about chemical peels and other non-surgical treatments such as skin rejuvenating lasers. They also will have knowledge of skin care ingredients and can guide you in the products your skin needs.
- Apply Sunscreen Daily
Although you may stock up on sunscreen for warm-weather months, it is often beneficial to continue to use sunscreen during autumn and winter. That way, you can safeguard your skin against the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) rays throughout the year.
Remember, UV rays may cause premature skin aging. But with a quick daily application of sunscreen, you can enjoy full skin coverage against UV rays at all times.
- Manage Your Sugar Intake
Let’s face it – Thanksgiving, Christmas, and other fall and winter holiday celebrations may lead you to indulge your sweet tooth. Yet consuming too much sugar may trigger free radicals in the skin, leading to breakouts or redness.
Limit your sugar intake as much as you can during fall and winter. Occasional sweets provide tasty snacks, but keep in mind that too many sugary foods can damage the skin.
Furthermore, make smart decisions as you select foods and beverages during the fall and winter holiday season. Red wine, for example, contains less sugar than white wine. Therefore, if you want to drink wine at a fall or winter holiday celebration and minimise your sugar consumption, you may want to select red wine over white.
- Safeguard Your Lips
Chapped lips are common during fall and winter. Meanwhile, if you constantly lick your chapped lips, you may actually make your sore lips feel worse than ever before.
For those who want to prevent lip dryness in fall and winter, it is crucial to ensure your lips are protected against cold temperatures. Pick up a lip ointment that contains zinc oxide and other powerful ingredients designed to safeguard the lips against long-lasting damage. You also should apply a lip ointment before you eat tomatoes or other foods that may irritate chapped lips.
- Utilise Hand Cream
Dry, chapped hands can be major problems in autumn and winter. Thankfully, hand cream makes it simple to keep your hands smooth and silky, regardless of the weather.
Moisturising hand cream with anti-bacterial properties is usually ideal, as it helps revitalise the skin and protects it against potential contaminants. Conversely, baby wipes should be avoided at all costs due to the fact that they can sometimes trigger hand eczema.
- Keep an Eye Out for Dermatitis
Cold weather is a common trigger of dermatitis, skin inflammation that may result in cracking or blistering. If you know the symptoms of dermatitis, you can identify and address this problem before it gets out of hand.
Oftentimes, dermatitis can be treated with a gentle skin wash and moisturiser. In some instances, an anti-inflammatory cream may be required to treat dermatitis, too. For those who believe they are dealing with dermatitis, a dermatologist can provide a personalised recommendation to effectively treat this problem.
Don’t let autumn and winter weather get the best of your skin. Instead, use the aforementioned skincare tips, and you can maintain beautiful and youthful-looking skin in fall and winter.
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