How do you protect your skin in the winter?

 

The skin is severely affected by the cold and dry winter weather, as the skin loses its moisture and strips it of the natural oils that protect it from drying out, while the strong and harsh winter winds cause cracks in the skin, making its texture rough. .  It also causes flaking, irritation and redness, in addition to many other skin problems. Therefore, it is necessary to be careful and establish a strong care routine that protects the skin and maintains its health and freshness during this season, with the help of some guidelines and home remedies mentioned in this article.

Protects the skin in winter. 

It is recommended to follow the following instructions that protect and preserve the skin during the cold winter season, including:

• Use homemade humidifiers that keep the humidity in the home, and expel dry air that damages the skin. It is especially recommended to place it in the bedroom and living room where people often stay.

• Adjust the central thermostat of the house so that it is not too high so as not to increase the dryness of the air, which in turn damages the skin.

• Avoid showering with very hot water and replace it with warm water, in addition to reducing the duration of the shower as much as possible, so that it oscillates between 5-10 minutes. 

• washing hands with cold water instead of hot water; It is effective in killing germs and reducing skin irritation or redness caused by heat.

• Dry your hands until they are slightly damp without drying them completely if you use a hand dryer in winter.

• Use fragrance-free soaps, cleansers, gels, or skin lotions, and avoid overuse by applying large amounts and focusing on areas that need washing, such as hands, feet, and underarms. 

• Use creamy cleansers in the winter, and be sure to use an alcohol- and fragrance-free astringent toner. Because they are substances that increase the dryness of the skin, and that can also cause itching and irritation.

• Use lip balm to maintain and protect them from drying out and cracking. Strong, rich moisturizers are recommended at night, including: petroleum jelly, beeswax, and shea butter.

• Keep the skin of the body constantly moist, especially the face and hands, and hydrate it after washing it or directly after taking a shower or after doing household tasks such as cleaning and washing dishes, on the other hand, the use of gloves is preferable.  to protect it, and use non-aggressive moisturizers, such as natural oils, such as coconut oil, olive oil, sweet almond oil, jojoba oil, among others.

• Apply sunscreen even if it is cold and cloudy, and the sun is not shining, as the sun's ultraviolet rays are still present and reflect off the body, causing skin damage. It is recommended to apply a sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher to exposed areas of the body before winter.

• Wear long, warm clothing that covers most of your skin, whether at home; To avoid the risk of heating devices that cause dry skin, or when going outside to avoid cold dry air.  On the other hand, it is advisable to wear comfortable clothing that does not irritate the skin to the touch, so that it is rough or rough to the touch, causing itching when rubbing against dry skin.  Suitable fabrics are silk and cotton, and the gloves are soft to the touch. .

• Maintain a healthy diet that provides the skin with vitamins and beneficial fatty acids, such as: Omega 3 and Omega 6 present in flax seeds, fish oil, tuna and salmon, and use nutritional supplements when necessary under medical supervision.  To keep skin hydrated and healthy, eat foods that contain healthy oils, such as nuts, olive oil, coconut oil, and butter, avoid fried and sugary foods, and eat selenium-rich foods, such as mushrooms, lamb, and shrimp. 

Natural recipes for skin care in winter

There are many natural masks and recipes that care for the skin and maintain its health in the winter season, including the following:

Avocado, honey and milk mask

This mask effectively rejuvenates and nourishes the skin, taking care of it; The oils and minerals it contains deeply hydrate the skin and it is made as follows:

the components:

• A ripe avocado. 
• 1 tablespoon of organic honey.
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
• 2 teaspoons of milk.

method:

• Mash a ripe avocado after peeling it.
• Add honey, milk and olive oil to the puree and stir well. to obtain a homogeneous paste.
• Put the mask on your face and neck.
• Leave the mask on the skin for 10 minutes.
• Wash your skin with cold water.

Lemon and honey mask

Honey effectively moisturizes the skin, while lemon contains antioxidants. By mixing the two ingredients, a paste is obtained that soothes dry skin from the symptoms of itching, and hydrates it deeply, and is made as follows:

the components:

• An adequate amount of honey.
• ½ ripe lemon. 

method:

• Squeeze half a lemon, then add honey and mix well.
• Apply the resulting paste on the dry and itchy areas of your skin.
• Leave the mask on the skin for 15 minutes.
• Wash your skin well with lukewarm water.
• Use the recipe at least 1-2 times a week.