Winter Skin Care Blog

Archive for March, 2008


Lip Care on Winter Season

Published March 26th, 2008 in Lips, Tips, Treatment | 1 Comment »

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Every time the winter season pops up, all of us are having a little problem with our skin and majority feel problems related with the lips too. Lips have an extremely thin outer layer and few oil-producing glands, which can lead to excessive dryness. Dry chapped lips are a common problem in winter. Soft and smooth lips figure among the foremost indicators of physical beauty. The most important step you can take to achieving the sexiest lips ever is to protect them from the sun. The best protection against sun damage is a water resistant lip balm that keeps lips moist and has an SPF of 15 percent or higher.

Skin Conditions that leads to Dry, Flaky Skin

Published March 26th, 2008 in Causes | No Comments »

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Let me share to you the skin conditions that also lead to dry, flaky skin:

Psoriasis is an autoimmune disorder that causes raised red patches that itch, crack, or bleed. Sunlight can help reduce psoriatic symptoms. In the winter, most people get less sun, so the psoriasis flares up.

Eczema is a common skin condition characterized by red, swollen, dry and itchy skin. See your doctor if you have a family history of allergies or asthma since this will make you more susceptible to eczema.

Seborrheic dermatitis is a skin condition causes flakiness on the face or dandruff on the scalp.

Are you suffering from any of the three skin conditions above?

Oil-based moisturizer

Published March 22nd, 2008 in Treatment | No Comments »

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Just thinking about it makes you shudder. Why on earth would you want to apply oil unto your skin when it’s already oily enough?! Ahh, but you forget. The season’s winter and the harsh winter wind can take away the moisture of the skin. Hence the need for oil-based moisturizers.

Ointment form moisturizers contain the most percentage of oil because by ointment, definition speaking, the moisturizer will contain 80% oil and 20% water. This emulsion of water-in-oil does more than form a protective layer over the skin to keep in moisture. It also moisturizes more than creams and lotions do.

Bursting capillaries

Published March 20th, 2008 in Causes | No Comments »

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You’ve probably heard of getting unusual bruises from nowhere. No? Well let me explain.

In extreme sudden temperature changes, the capillaries just under the skin tend to burst and what results is a mess that nobody would want. Allowing your skin a 30 minute grace period solves this problem. Between bathing and going out to the frigid weather, an extremely hot and extremely cold exposure to the skin wears out our skin pretty quickly. By slowly letting your skin adjust itself to the room temperature, the gap between the two extremes is lessened and less stress is exerted on the skin’s delicate capillaries.

Home Heating System

Published March 17th, 2008 in Causes, Tips | No Comments »

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One thing that you should consider in taking good care of your skin is your home heating system. As your furnace will be in constant use in the colder months, the air in your home can become extremely dry. If you do not have a humidifier built into your heating system, you should invest in a portable humidifier. Using a humidifier can prevent your skin from drying out, and it can help you avoid dry nasal cavities. If you do suffer from a dry or bleeding nose in the winter, apply some petroleum jelly for short-term relief. Try it because it works for me.

Tips to Achieve Healthy Lips (Continuation)

Published March 15th, 2008 in Lips, Tips | No Comments »

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Keeping your lips healthy is really important. You wouldn’t want to achieve choppy lips, do you? Here are more tips to keep lippy healthy:

Dip a black tea bag in warm water and press it on lips for three to four minutes. This increases moisture level on skin of lips. Avoid licking your lips repeatedly. Better stop that mannerism now. Dip small cotton gauze in warm clarified butter (ghee) and place it on lips for 20 minutes. Don’t forget to remove your lipstick before going to bed using a herbal cleanser and apply a thin layer of ghee on. It is good that you exfoliate the lips every week with a stiff tooth brush and a drop of honey.

Sunscreen: Protection on Winter Months

Published March 15th, 2008 in Tips | No Comments »

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Winter’s here! Even though you will be bundled up in winter clothing, you should still consider using a sunscreen of some sort. For daily use, it may be a bit extreme to cover yourself in sunscreen in the winter months. Instead, try to use a moisturizer or makeup with an SPF of 15. If you are going to be out on the slopes, you ought to use a sunscreen with an SPF as high as you would use in the summer. The snow on the hills reflects an incredible amount of sunlight and oh, don’t forget to use a quality lip balm, too!

Tips to Achieve Healthy Lips

Published March 14th, 2008 in Lips, Tips | No Comments »

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To be able to achieve healthy lips, Always apply a sunscreen to your lips with a minimum of SPF 15. Massaging lips with ghee (clarified butter) and leaving a thin layer of it on lips overnight helps as it acts as a natural protection for lips. You have to apply herbal moisturizing lotion on lips repeatedly. Your natural lip balm is your lipstick’s best friend as it is advisable that you apply a thin coat of natural balm on your lips before you apply lipstick. Remember, Do not lick lips repeatedly as it causes dryness too and yes, the shade of your lipstick might stick on your teeth. That’s nasty.