Skincare routine: how to properly prepare your skin for winter in 5 steps?
Here are five tips and tricks to combat seasonal dryness and keep skin smooth and supple all winter long.
We look forward to a winter punctuated with hot chocolate , ice skating and our favorite Christmas movies. However, we often overlook the inconvenience that comes with the colder months. Combating winter dryness goes far beyond applying a thicker moisturizer. To avoid winter-related seasonal dryness, here are five tips and tricks to put your skincare routine to the test in the harshest season.
The hot shower is a false good idea
Yes, it's time to break up with hot showers. Unfortunately, this simple indulgence is the demon of hydration, stripping away natural oils and damaging the skin's protective barrier. The list of horrors does not end there, hot showers actively dilate blood vessels, which increases the appearance of broken blood vessels and redness. To hydrate and soothe skin, replace hot showers with a moderately warm 10-minute rinse.
Invest in a humidifier
Compared to the warmer months, our skin loses more than 25% of its moisture during the winter. Whether it's artificially heated homes or harsh winter winds, lack of humidity has visible consequences on the skin. This is where the holy grail of hydration comes in, the humidifier. This essential accessory disperses water vapor into the air, rehydrating the skin and reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
night masks
The ultimate form of multitasking, overnight masks are one of the best ways to plump skin with intense hydration and reveal baby-soft skin by morning. Originating in South Korea, this practice is an effective approach to combating nighttime dryness and boosting the skin with ultra-hydrating properties. Overnight masks should be the last step in your nighttime skincare routine. They should be applied evenly and washed off in the morning to reveal supple, dewy skin.
LED light therapy
In recent years, you couldn't have missed an Instagram post (most likely from Kourtney Kardashian ) of the zombie apocalypse-like LED face mask . LED light therapy is an innovative technology that promotes healing, reduces inflammation and actively treats acne. During the winter, this mask can effectively be used to brighten dull skin and correct hyperpigmentation.
Opt for a cleansing balm
One of the best ways to upgrade your skincare routine during the winter is to switch to a cleansing balm. Cleansing balms use a cocktail of oils and substances to emulsify makeup and break down excess dirt and SPF. This creamy balm melts away makeup effortlessly without the excessive movement of makeup remover wipes.
