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During winter, our skin faces the worst time. The humidity is dehydrating and the cold temperature stresses the skin and weakens the skin’s protective barrier and causes more water to evaporate. The skin reacts to this by redness irritation and hypersensitivity and chapping.
Steamy hot shower although soothing, is harsh to the skin. This washes off the natural moisture of our skin and dries it. It is only one of the problems. If you have oily skin, during winter, this may become normal. But if you have normal skin, the tendency is for it to become dry. Solutions for this are to apply milder cleansing and choose rich moisturizers.
Emollients are the most important for skin care during this season. It does not only moisturize and softens your skin but also forms a protective layer to its surface to keep the moisture locked and prevents the skin from dehydration.
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WINTER SKIN MOISTURIZER
Winter Essential Skin Care Products
Winter is fast approaching and that means our skin inevitably suffers from the harsh weather. Not to worry, my friends. Take
a peek at these 7 essential skin care products that are like medicine to our skin.
1.Clinique Exfoliating Scrub
Just as the name says, it exfoliates your skin. It’s formulated more for oily skin types, but most skin types can use it to
slough off dead skin cells. Scrub up, ladies- it’ll leave your face feeling rejuvenated and soft.
2.Lancome Renergie Morpholift Eye Cream
The part of our face we tend to neglect is our eye area. It’s very delicate and it requires some extra TLC. This eye cream
from Lancome regenerates the eye area by diminishing puffiness, dark circles, and dreaded signs of aging.
3.Philosophy hope in a jar daily moisturizer
There’s hope for great skin, gals. This facial cream is suitable for all skin types. It moisturizes dry, parched skin and
it’s non-greasy, so it won’t clog your pores. It also contains exfoliating properties for a healthier, fresh looking face.
Cracked Heels Part 2
The “hottest spa” in New York, bliss, has softening socks to tame calloused heals with a polymer gel lining good for 50 treatments. Just don’t walk around in them because they are slippery because of the different oils in them. For best results, use in conjunction with bliss’s other products for the feet.
Rosemary + Lemon softening sock salve foot smoothing balm with eucalyptus oil and Foot Patrol AHA exfoliating & softening cream with aloe leaf and peppermint uses familiar ingredients to restore that silky feel to heels instantly. Used alternately, you’ll have different scents and natural extracts working to fight cracked heels regardless of the season.
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Cracked Heels Part 1
There are few problems that are as bad in winter as in summer. Cracked heels is one of those select few. During winter, the heels dry out. During summer, they dry out again because of sandals and flipflops. There’s really no other way than to apply a thick oil-based moisturizer on the heels and wear socks overnight. But you can put your own twist to it.
Crabtree & Evelyn’s La Source 60 Second Fix for Feet has Revitalising Foot Smoother that cleans and exfoliates using mineral salts, macadamia oil, shea butter and algae extracts, and Extreme Foot Therapy to smooth the rough areas.
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Nivea body essentials for dry skin
Nivea understands the needs of dry skin and has products dedicated to your skin type. Nivea body Smooth Milk Triple Action is a moisturiser for daily use. It gives skin a smooth consistency with its creamy formulation that is easy to apply on skin. It is enriched with Gingko Extract, Shea Butter and Vitamin E for long-lasting softness.
Nivea body Rich Caring Milk has Natural Minerals, caring Almond Oil, Vitamin E for intense moisturization. It reduces roughness and activates your skin’s natural moisture.
Nivea body Rich Caring Oil is for extra dry skin. It provides pure intensive care for taut, stressed skin. It contains Avocado Oil, which creates a protective layer, helps prevent stretchmarks, and softens flaky skin.
Dry skin relief from Aveeno
If you end the day feeling the discomfort of dry skin, fret not. Aveeno has solutions for relief overnight. Intense Relief Overnight Cream soothes very dry and itchy skin. It contains natural colloidal oatmeal and shea butter extract that work all night to give you a great start to the next day. It is fragrance-free and safe for sensitive skin. Alternatively, Overnight Itch Relief Cream has a Triple Oat formula that is non-greasy and fast-absorbing. The Intense Relief line also has a Hand Cream and a Foot Cream for 24-hour moisture. The Hand Cream lasts even after hand washing; the foot cream contains exfoliating beta hydroxy acid and cooling peppermint oil.
Skindinavia
From the brand name alone, you’ll feel prepared for the harsh winter climate. Skindinavia is a brand of skin products known for products that extend makeup wear and for its shaving line. Its Moisture Saving Cleanser is formulated for dry and normal skin. It removes makeup and impurities, at the same time maintaining moisture. It is sulfate, oil, and paraben-free, and is fast acting, oxygenating in 10 to 20 seconds. Another product recommended for dry to normal skin is the Face and Eye Makeup Primer, which preps the skin into a smooth base for makeup and extends color hold.When applied before foundation and concealer, it makes spreading and blending color easy.
Neutrogena Norwegian Formula
The Norwegian Formula line from Neutrogena provides the moisturization that winter weather demands. Finding inspiration and cues from Scandinavian seafarers, Norwegian Formula has the lasting richness that other lotions lack. The Body Moisturizer is clinically proven to heals dry skin. This glycerin-rich therapeutic lotion is best for normal to dry skin. The Body Emulsion gives extra-dry skin immediate healing and moisture retention. It is ultra-rich, for long-lasting protection from dryness and flaking. The Hand Cream provides chapped hands concentrated healing and comes in Original formula and Fragrance-free. Dermatologist-tested Foot Cream softens for all-day relief from cracking and drying.
Lay it on thick
The Body Shop is famous for its line of body butter
If you’re not satisfied with your lotion and moisturizer, then the only way to go is to move up to body butter and night cream. Body butter is an extra-thick emollient that is usually plant-based. It is very heavy and can make your skin glow because of the heavy oil content. It is perfect for winter because it does not need reapplication even after a whole day outside. Night cream is touted for its anti-aging properties, especially in the prevention of wrinkles and crow’s feet. There’s no rule that says it can only be used at night. It can be worn during the day, although it can make your face somewhat shiny, too. The only problem is that they’re usually expensive!
Exfoliate without drying out
Exfoliants remove dead cells and impurities from your skin. Exfoliating scrubs with beads or ingredients from nature have become common and may be used once a week to daily, depending on their formulation. In the winter, regular exfoliation is necessary, and as we grow older, it is recommended to exfoliate more often. The only problem is that this can exacerbate dry skin if not followed up with moisturizer. That’s why you need a hydrating moisturizer for daily use that can replenish the moisture in the skin and nourish the new layer of skin. If dryness continues, consider exfoliating less often or switching to a gentler product.