Winter is on the way, and so is the accompanying friend that is the “Dry Skin”. Yes, winters can get really bad, when you suffer from dry skin followed by skin rashes, itching, and other issues related to cold weather.
Is there a real way to get out of this problem? If yes, how can be it done to get beautiful skin? Yes, there are many tips for dry skin, and this is the key subject we are discussing today.
Dry Skin Reasons
As the temperature falls, our skin lacks a sufficient
amount of water content to absorb from the atmosphere. Hence our outer skin
becomes less shiny and healthy. There are also other factors related to dry
skin like,
- Allergic reaction to warm clothes
- Less water consumption
- Stress
- Anxiety (for example during examination)
Let’s read ahead, know what the tips are, and trick to
overcome this dryness and have a glowing skin during the winter season.
Tips for Dry Skin
There are many ways one can prevent skin dryness
during the harsh cold winter season, here are the most basic and important tips
which you can follow on a day to day basis. So, chill out, have a cup of tea,
and enjoy reading!
1. Warm water bath:
Winter season, it is the time for a nice hot water bath for about 10 minutes or even more. But you know what? This is the main reason for the dryness of the skin.
If you want a hot tub bath then have a warm water
bath within 5 minutes. This way the skin is less exposed to the heat which can damage
the skin tissue.
Tip:
- During the winter season, take a shower once a day, instead of twice or thrice which is a common practice for everyone during summer.
2. Mild soap:
One of the good beauty tips is using a mild soap. Maybe
you can damage the skin layers after the use of a strong soap for cleaning the
body. So, choose a mild soap which has less chemical and non-perfumed. The
chemicals in the soap can directly irritate the skin which thereby causes skin dryness
and irritation.
Tip:
- Use the soap gently on the skin during winter season shower.
- It is better to create foam with the soap and then use it to apply it to the body.
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3. Increase water consumption:
During the cold season, it is the case wherein you
don't sweat so much like in summer. A decrease in sweating rate means the water
content in the body is not let out, this will not make you feel thrust. The
only way to defend this process is to consume water intentionally and avoid dry
skin.
Tip:
- Drink two to three liters of water daily and stay hydrated.
- Drink the water proportionally instead of consuming all at once.
4. Daily moisturizer:
Preparing your handmade moisturizer can be time taking process but it’s definitely worth the time. A simple homemade tip for dry skin is a daily moisturizer.
This can be made from coconut oil, almond oil, beeswax, Aloe
Vera gel, and fragrance to use any essential oil. The essential oil can be lavender
oil, tea tree oil, or even eucalyptus oil. Mix this above ingredient in a
container and seal it with an airtight lid.
Tip:
- Apply this homemade cream daily right after a bath.
5. Air humidifier:
The air in the home can get dry during winter, this
leads to dryness of the skin. The best way to overcome this problem is by
purchasing a good air humidifier. The air humidifier makes the air in the house
moist which helps to reduce dryness of the skin. Thereby the skin absorbs the
required amount of water content to avoid skin dryness.
Tip:
- Switch ON the air humidifier during the night thereby dryness of the throat can be avoided as well as the skin gets hydrated.
Final Note
Follow the above mentioned simple and easy tips for dry skin to stay hydrated and keep your skin against dryness during winter.
Using these simple
remedies will prevent major skin problems like eczema, white patches on the
skin, and other health-related skin dryness especially during winter.
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