Don’t Let Your Skin Suffer this winter

Lifestyle
11th October 2016
Cumbria Guide

Don’t Let Your Skin Suffer this winter

A change in the weather means a change to our skin and for many people the crisp cold days bring more than just a rosy glow. Although the weather outside may be unsightly, your skin doesn’t have to be.

So, it’s time to pack away the oil-fighting cleansers, toners and moisturisers in favour of hydration-boosting products. The cold weather can play havoc with your skin and protecting it over the winter months is the key to a year-round glow.

Skin

Nourishing your skin in winter is even more important because your skin is constantly battling with changes in temperature. Skin can appear dull in the dead of winter so the lighter moisturisers we used in the summer will need replacing for something a lot richer. Foundation can appear dry and cakey in the winter so try swapping your usual foundation for a tinted moisturiser, and let your skin reap the benefits.

Hands

When winter sets in, your hands begin to show signs of neglect and dry, cracked, dry hands are not a pretty sight. One of the most basic things you can do to protect your hands from the harsh weather is to wear gloves every time you go outside. Wearing rubber gloves when washing up also helps to keep your hands supple as overexposure to both water and harsh chemicals in dishwashing liquids draws natural moisture and lubrication out of your hands. Oh and don’t forget to moisturise your hands at least twice a day.

Lips

Wearing a bright lipstick on dry chapped lips is definitely not a good look. Protect your lips by gently brushing with a dry toothbrush or lip exfoliator to remove any dry skin. Moisturising is the key to supple lips so avoid wearing matte shades as they tend to dry out the skin more. When not wearing any make-up always use a lip balm to ensure your lips aren’t subjected to the wrath of winter.

Nails

Cold air is not good news for your nails and moisture needs to be maintained in both your nails and cuticles. A fool-proof moisture strategy for the winter months is to use hand cream several times a day, especially after you wash them or get them wet. Apply cuticle oil in the afternoon, before your lotion, and use a thick hand cream at night. A thick hand cream will seal in moisture, so if you want to use a cuticle oil before you apply that, too, even better.