Winter has arrived, in this weather, we need to care our skin properly as cold weather and very low level of humidity available in dry air steals moisture of your skin every second that could be harsher for sensitive skin people. If we don’t do immediate care, the dry skin can lead to bleeding and cracking. As hot bath or shower and harsh cleansers robs the air moisture, indoor heat does same in this weather.

So, it’s the time for extra care of your skin and in this chilly weather, basic routines must be followed to keep your skin looking smooth, youthful, hydrated and glowing. There are lots of ways to keep your skin more comfortable and healthier and reduce the redness, chapping and itching.

Here are some great tips to follow for a hydrated and glowing skin:

Wash Face with Lukewarm Water: In cold conditions, hot water may do sore muscles a world of good, but nothing can be worse for your face and skin. Using hot water will make your skin flaky and dry. To save your facial skin don’t switch to cold water bath but surely you can face and skin by washing and taking bath with lukewarm water. It would not let the natural oils slough off from your skin.

Moisturize Immediately Afterwards and Regularly: Moisturizing keeps your skin hydrated and it is one of the most important steps to ensure your skin not lose the natural oil your body produces. There are many natural moisturizers like olive oil, coconut oil, buttermilk, castor oil, cucumber and more that will not only help to keep your skin hydrated but also help to glow naturally.

Drink Plenty of Water: In winters, our body feels less dehydrated, that’s why we don’t feel like drinking water as often during winters. We don’t realise but we lose enough water from our body. So, we need to drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, replenish our system and get a glowing skin during cold winters. A dash of lemon juice with lukewarm warm can give the best results.

Choose Skin Care Products Carefully: You need to choose your skin care products very carefully because what products kept your skin happy during summers can create problem for your skin in winters. It is good to use mild skin care products for glowing and healthy skin in winters. To avoid stripping your skin of its natural moisture barrier choose cleansers. If you have breakouts or acne, use products containing glycerine, ceramides, hydration serums and hyaluronic acid to help in repairing your skin’s moisture barrier.

Protect Your Skin: It is very important to be careful from the cold wind or rain or snow and need to protect your skin if you are stepping out in winters. So, whenever you are stepping out don’t forget to wear caps and gloves and sunscreen lotion. Choose a titanium dioxide or zinc oxide sunscreen to avoid the skin damage from warm sun UV rays.

Do Not Exfoliate Your Skin A Lot: Exfoliating the skin is good and it helps in getting rids of dead cells. During winters, you must be careful because barriers of your skin already compromised due to cold and dry weather. Exfoliating helps to boost the skin regeneration and better products absorption. At least once in a week Exfoliating is fine.

Care for your Hands and feet: As compared to the any other body parts, your hands skin has fewer oil glands. That’s why moisture escapes quickly from your hands. Apply a moisturizer before stepping out.

For your feet, choose petroleum jelly or glycerine-based creams to moisturize.

We must follow these Skin care tips also:

• Avoid wearing wet clothes for long time
• Avoid anything that irritates your skin
• Wear sunglasses especially live in places where snows heavily.
• Must follow a daily skin care routine
• Take care of your diet
• Do some exercise