Winter skin care tips to keep your skin healthy
Proper winter skin care can help you overcome the cold air, low humidity, and harsh winds that often accompany the season and wreak havoc on your skin.
This is especially true for the delicate skin on your face and lips. Even when you bundle up for the winter, these sensitive parts of your skin are often still exposed to the elements. Fortunately, there are simple winter skin care measures to keep your lips and facial skin hydrated.
Promote hydration
The Mayo Clinic noted the foods you eat and the liquids you drink can help support healthy hydrated skin. Especially in the winter, a vitamin-rich diet with very few unhealthy fats can help promote youthful skin. It's also important to drink plenty of water. Proper hydration is a strong foundation for winter skin care.
Moisturize
There are several different approaches to moisturizing your skin, and in the wintertime, you should take advantage of as many as you can.
Choose moisturizing face soap, and avoid drying ingredients such as glycolic acid. The Cleveland Clinic recommended applying a moisturizer soon after you get out of the shower or as you finish washing your face. And don't forget your lips! Carry a lip balm with you during the day and reapply after you eat, before you go outdoors, or whenever your lips feel dry.
Protect
During the winter, you're careful to wear a coat and gloves to keep your body safe from the elements. Protecting your face and lips the same way is an integral part of winter skin care. Wearing a brimmed hat can help keep the sun's rays at bay, which is just as important during the cold months as it is in the summer. If you're heading out to the sledding hill, consider wearing a face mask and remember lip balm can serve as a protective barrier to prevent wind from chapping your lips.
These simple winter skin care tips can help you keep your face and lips soft, moisturized, and healthy. To keep your skin looking fresh all winter long, make sure you're drinking plenty of water, moisturizing regularly, and properly protecting your face from the elements.
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