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10 Essential Tips To Keep Your Skin Hydrated in Winter
Your skin tends to respond to temperature and can become flaky and dry in winter. Harsh, cold air outside and dry indoor heat can deplete your skin of moisture. Here are ten simple tips to help keep your skin hydrated during the cold winter.
Common signs of dry skin
The symptoms of dry skin can vary in their severity, and common signs of dry skin include:
- Rough texture
- Redness
- Flakiness
- Itchiness
- Raw, irritated skin
- Cracks
- Stinging or burning
- Adjust your skincare routine
If your skin is irritated, it will likely become sensitive to ingredients such as alcohol or fragrances. It is best to keep your skincare regimen simple. Consider using organic cleansers and skin care products that don’t contain alcohol, perfumes, or harsh chemicals. Many people don’t realize sunscreen is just as important in winter as in summer, so remember to apply it if you are going to spend time outdoors.
- Stay hydrated
Although you may not get as thirsty as you do during the summer, you can get dehydrated during the winter months. Ensure you drink enough water and try to eat foods with high water content, like fruits and certain vegetables. If you keep your body well hydrated, your skin will be too.
- Hydrate from the inside
We sometimes require more than water to keep our skin hydrated in winter. An IV infusion can deliver fluids, vitamins, nutrients, and other ingredients directly into your bloodstream and quickly improve your dry skin. For example, Vitamin C helps to produce collagen, which keeps the skin supple and smooth. An IV drip contains ingredients that nourish and hydrate your skin from the inside out. You can receive treatments at home from a mobile healthcare provider.
- Moisturize immediately after washing
When you wash your skin, you strip it of its natural oils. The oils help to lock in moisture, so it is essential to replace them straight after bathing. Apply moisturizer before your skin has dried to help lock in the moisture. Hyaluronic acid is an excellent ingredient in moisturizers as it can hold up to 100 times its weight in water. Ceramides and peptides also strengthen the skin’s barrier and help it to retain moisture.
- Don’t bath or shower in hot water
A hot shower or bath might sound soothing during winter, but be aware that they can also dry out your skin. Hot water can strip away your natural oils faster than lukewarm water, so keep the temperature warm instead of piping hot.
- Use a humidifier
A humidifier can help prevent the air indoors from drying out if you keep a high temperature inside during the winter. A humidifier can relieve dry skin, nasal passages, cracked lips, and dry eyes. An ideal level is about 40-60%.
- Go easy on exfoliation
Exfoliation removes dead cells on the skin’s surface to help improve its texture and appearance. If your skin looks flaky or dry, stick to a gentle exfoliant rather than a physical scrub and only exfoliate once a week. If your skin is cracked or raw, you should not exfoliate until it has healed.
- Moisturize your lips
Your lips can get parched after constant exposure to cold, dry air during winter. The thin skin on your lips does not contain oil glands, so it is imperative to apply a lip balm to protect them.
- Consider overnight deep moisturizer treatments
Overnight deep moisturizer treatments can help hydrate areas like your hands and feet. You can apply moisturizer and cover your hands with gloves and your feet with socks to retain moisture throughout the night.
- Wear clothes designed for sensitive skin
Sometimes the fabrics you wear in winter can irritate your skin, such as wool. Try to wear materials that are hypoallergenic and free of dye. It helps to layer fabrics, using an insulating layer to help you to retain heat by trapping air close to your body.
Conclusion
Once your skin gets dry, it will crack or bleed more easily. Fortunately, with the tips above, you can keep your skin healthy and well-hydrated throughout the cold winter months.
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