Winter, cold, cracked lip: 8 tips for skin care in the cold season

Cold weather brings with it not only a wave of colds, but also skin problems. The body regularly suffers from a sharp change in temperature when a person enters a warm room from frosty air. In winter, the skin experiences stress, becoming excessively dry and irritated due to weather factors. Chapped lips, itchy hands and other unpleasant symptoms cause a lot of inconvenience to most people in winter. British dermatologists talked about how to deal with these troubles, keeping the skin clean and healthy.

Frosty air outside, dry heat of artificial heating at home and unstable weather affect our skin in a bad way. In winter, she has to pass real tests. Most people experience weather-related troubles on their own skin.

British dermatologists told about the most common misconceptions about skin care in the cold season and gave excellent advice on how to keep the skin beautiful and healthy. Here's what they recommend to avoid inflammation, dryness and irritation.

Low humidity leads to the fact that many people begin to dry and crack their lips. There are no sebaceous glands in the skin of the lips, like the rest of the skin, so the lips are not protected by the natural fat that the body produces.

Applying vaseline brings only a temporary feeling of comfort, as a protective layer is created on the lips. But vaseline does not moisturize or nourish the skin, so cracks from its use will not disappear. For the treatment of chapped lips, products containing moisturizing, protective and emollient substances are suitable. Such components can be hyaluronic acid (to preserve the water balance) and jojoba oil (to soften the skin) in combination with petroleum jelly (to create a protective layer).

Japanese scientists have found that the facial skin of people living in conditions of 10% humidity is more rigid and wrinkled than those who live at 80% humidity. Thus, the theory that low humidity accelerates the appearance of wrinkles is confirmed.

Skin care experts advise putting a mixture of water and essential oils near the battery. They will take away excess dryness from the air and will prevent the skin from drying out. Relaxing lavender oil is best for this purpose, but it should not be used by pregnant and breastfeeding women.

You can experiment with your favorite smells by adding orange slices or cinnamon sticks to a vessel with hot water. This will also help to keep the necessary humidity level in the room.

Itching on the skin is often mistaken for a sign of eczema development, but this is not always the case. One of the most common types of eczema is atopic dermatitis. The skin becomes dry, itchy and inflamed. Pimples filled with liquid appear on the surface, which burst when combing. As a result, an infection can get into the wounds, an inflammatory process will begin.

Many people suffering from eczema notice outbreaks of the disease in winter. This is due to dehydration of the skin. Dryness, sensitivity and itching can also be symptoms of psoriasis and rosacea.

To get rid of unpleasant sensations, you need to wash regularly and take baths with warm, but not hot water without using soap. If the skin is inflamed due to combing, it is necessary to consult a doctor.

In order for the skin of the hands not to dry and crack, you need to use soft cleansers without flavors, and then apply a softening cream on your hands.

Scented moisturizers and cleansers can disrupt the protective function of the skin. To deeply moisturize the skin of your hands, use special masks-gloves in the evening. The products that we eat are also important. To increase the protective properties of the skin, you need to eat healthy fats, including omega-3 and fatty acids - olive oil, flax seeds and fatty fish, for example, salmon.

Sitting for a long time can lead to chafing and irritation of the skin of the buttocks. As a result, folliculitis occurs — inflammation of the hair follicles. Because of this, pimples may appear, which in no case should be rubbed with a scrub. Instead, it is better to use cleansers containing salicylic acid, which dissolves fat and removes dirt from the pores.

For body skin care, alcohol-free products are suitable, which prevent the skin from drying out and preserve the natural water balance. It is better to choose clothes made of "breathable" fabric in which you will not sweat.

Cold weather leads to the fact that the body begins to malfunction in the production of sebum. At the same time, even oily skin can suffer from a lack of hydration. Its upper layer is glossy, and from the inside the skin can peel off, crack, become tight and uneven. This indicates a high sensitivity of the skin.

It is necessary to protect the skin from the negative influence of the environment, giving it the necessary hydration. Many people think that oily skin does not require moisturizing, but this is a misconception. You should use cleansers that maintain the balance of fat and moisture without blocking the pores. Especially oily spots can be dried with a tonic with salicylic acid, and then apply a moisturizer on them.

Experts advise not to take a shower for longer than five minutes. This time is enough to clean the skin without disturbing the balance of natural fat. You can use essential oils to restore the humidity level. Seaweed moisturizes and cleanses the skin well from harmful substances.

To prevent the skin on the legs from drying out, you need to drink enough water - about two liters a day. To eliminate flaky scales, you can walk with a soft scrub on a wet body, rubbing the skin with circular movements. It is also recommended to use chemical exfoliators, but they should be used no more than once or twice a week.

First you need to determine what caused the appearance of acne - hormones or bacteria. Now, when we have to wear masks everywhere, the problems with rashes on the face have become more acute than ever. Bacterial acne differs from hormonal acne in appearance. These are small white pimples that can itch. They occur as a result of irritation, rubbing the skin with a mask and as a result of blocking the pores.

To protect the skin from rashes, treat masks and bandages with an antibacterial spray. This will help to avoid inflammation and infection.

Women make a lot of efforts to keep their skin young and fresh. But even using the most effective care products will not bring results if you have these bad habits.