Anti Aging Skin Care In Winter
The cold
weather season of the winter does not carry as much moisture as warm air. Therefore, in winter, the air is dry,
which is not a right condition for the skin. The skin becomes dehydrated much more quickly in contact with dry
air. In addition to that, the air is not only drier (than in summer), but can also be more polluted, especially
in depressed areas, which can cause more aggression to the skin, the protective organ of the body.
The extreme weather of the winter also modifies the metabolism of the skin. It causes the epidermis to lack the
necessary lipids (fats). Sometimes, in some people, the sebaceous glands
modify or completely stop their activity in the cold. That is, the thin film of grease designed to protect the skin
from the cold attenuate
s, and may disappear completely if it is very cold. These are the hands and face that are most affected, because
they are not so well protected from the cold comparably to other parts of the body.
These
problems cannot be completely eliminated, but they can significantly be controlled and reduced. To fight against
dry skin in winter, practice the following tips:
- Avoid
hot tubs; hot water removes of the skin its moisture and fat, which increases its dryness.
- In
addition to the intake of amino acids and vitamins needed to nourish the skin from inside out, the skin
needs an external supply of non-irritating of moisturizing lotion.
- Not only
amino acids, but also B vitamins are necessary for the skin in winter because they have hygroscopic
properties – they absorb moisture from the air.
- If you
are a skier, avoid application of moisturizers when skiing because their moisturizing particles could
freeze the skin. It is preferable to use a cold protection cream, and
apply it on the exposed parts of the face: lips, ears, nose, etc.
- Stay
active to activate your skin metabolism and promote the transport of amino acids, vitamins and minerals in
different layers of the skin. This is important generally in winter and summer.
- In
winter majority of people tend to drink little water. As in summer, it is important to drink plenty of
water; the body needs a daily intake of at least two to three liters of liquid to keep it moisturized. To
supplement your fluid intake, you can drink fresh lemon and carrot juice – two important foods for
beautiful skin.
- Use mild
soaps in winter. The more you protect your skin against dryness and other atmospheric or chemical attacks,
the more it will be able to fight against the cold weather.
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