3 Tips for Healthy Winter Skin

1:47 pm 5 January 2019

There are so many reasons to celebrate come wintertime. There’s the amazing holiday lineup, the delicious food, time with friends and family, ski and snowboard season, etc. If there is a downside though, it might be winter’s potential to wreak havoc on your skin, especially those sensitive and exposed areas like your hands, face, and lips.

Winter can actually be tougher on your skin than summer. The cold air tends to strip moisture away along with surface lipids that typically protect your skin from environmental toxins. As your skin’s outer surface dries out, dirt and bacteria can easily absorb into your skin, causing breakouts, irritation, and inflammation.

Fortunately, there are a few easy ways to combat winter acne while also keeping your skin hydrated and healthy.

Invest in the Right Moisturizer

It might sound obvious, but the right moisturizer will protect against that frigid, dry air and help lock in hydration. There are several ways to moisturize effectively this winter:

For lip care, look for products made with moisturizing ingredients such as cocoa butter, natural oils, and enriching vitamins. This formula adds all-day moisture to combat dry lips and promotes healthy, protected lips.

For hands and face, look for products formulated with natural hydrators such as a vitamin c moisturizer. Vitamin C is used commonly in the skincare industry because of its multifaceted properties. It’s known to increase the production of collagen, help skin retains moisture, and help skin heal from sun exposure or an abrasion.

For the best defense against winter’s drying effects, look for a moisturizer with a high concentration of vitamin C as well as other healthy ingredients such as Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione. These ingredients work synergistically to deliver lasting moisture that will protect your skin all day.

As an added bonus, a vitamin c serum for acne can deliver a potent dose of antioxidants that can help heal outbreaks, skin sensitives, or inflammation that may surface when skin becomes dry.

Be Mindful of Indoor Heat

As nice as that space heater or fireplace feels, the unfortunate truth is warm indoor air can dry out our skin almost as much as the cold outside air. It’s not just dry skin you’ll need to worry about, either. Dry indoor air can exacerbate skin sensitivities too. As unpleasant as it sounds, moisture from snow and slush can collect on rugs and carpets, acting as a catalyst for bacteria growth that can further inflame skin. While a nice, warm indoor environment is wonderful during the cold winter months, it’s important to make sure your skin stays hydrated and clean, even when you’re not facing the outdoor elements.

Avoid (Long) Baths

Although few things feel better when you come in from the cold than a long soak, hot water is another moisture-sucking culprit that can further inflame sensitive skin. Protect your skin while still staying warm by keeping soaks between five and ten minutes and avoiding super-hot water. While a hydrating soap made with natural oils or glycerin will help lock in hydration, always apply a moisturizer at the end of a bath or shower.

About Allies of Skin

Allies of Skin promotes skin health at the cellular level by leveraging the power of adaptogenic skincare formulated to deliver powerful, lasting results. Their products are made to work synergistically with your skin and deliver targeted treatment. Created with antioxidants, natural hydrators, and high-performing oils, Allies of Skin delivers powerful results with products like mandelic acid serum and acne scar cream.

Learn more about Allies of Skin’s adaptogenic skincare products at Alliesofskin.com

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