As we enter into the cold season, it is vital that we keep our skin nourished and moisturised. Espetially dry skin girlies like myself, need moisturizer that provides all day moisture without being too heavy or greasy on skin.
During the winter, the idea is to stop water loss in the skin. An additional barrier can be added to your skin by using a moisturizer on your face and body, which helps in preventing water loss. Although vitamin E-rich oils or creams may not be effective for extremely dry skin, they can nevertheless, contribute to retaining the moisture barrier for people with normal to dry skin type.
In a general skin care routine, we have various steps. But it can mainly be categorized into 4 categories: Exfoliation, nourishing, moisturise, and protection. Let’s talk about these categories in detail.
Exfoliation
In basic words, exfoliation refers to removing dirt, pollution, and dead skin cells from the top layer of your skin. We have many ways of exfoliating skin-
- Washes
- Scrubs
- Clensing milks
- Clensing oils/balms
Even though there are a number of moisturizing washes and scrubs, if you have dry skin and require extra nourishment during winters, it’s best to stick with cleansing milks, oils or balms. These are super gentle on skin and do not leave them feeling super dry and stretchy. Also, it’s best to stick to natural ingredients as much as possible to avoid skin irritation and redness. You can check out Biotique’s Morning Nectar Moisturize & Nourish Face Wash, Almond Oil Nourishing Bathing Bar, and Almond Oil Deep Cleanse Purifying Cleansing Oil. These will leave your skin supple and squeaky clean.
Nourishment
After we have a clean slate, AKA our face after exfoliation, we need to add some nourishment to it. This step mainy includes toner. There are a number of different toners that targets different skin issues. When it comes to dry skin, one of the best natural toner is Biotique’s Honey Water Pore Tightening Brightening Toner. This cools down the skin, leaving it looking brighter and feel tighter.
Moisturise
The holy grail in winter skin care for dry skin. Winter can be quite harsh on our skin leaving it brittle and flaky. Using body moisturisers for dry skin will keep the skin hydrated and enrich the skin barrier. You can try Biotique’s Creamy Coconut Deep Nourish Body Lotion. If you need extra nourishment, you can use night masks for ultimate repair. One great treatment is Biotique Nature’s Cell Youth Serge Nourishing Sleep Cream.
You can also check the ingredient list of the moisturizer you’re about to get. Actives like hyaluronic acid, ceramides, and urea work wonders on dry skin.
Don’t forget to moisturize your lips in this harsh season! Lips are 10x thinner than out skin and hence require more care. You can use Biotique’sMagikisses Lip Balm, and if you want to take it up a notch, use Biotique’s Bxl Cellular- Lip Repair Balm for that extra nourishment for your lips.
Protection
Once we are done with all the other steps, it’s time to seal all the goodness in by adding a layer of protection. This is also one of the most important step in skincare routine as low protection can cause skin issues but also other chronic health issues.
One of the greatest—and simplest—methods of preserving the health and beauty of your skin at any age is to wear sunscreen. When applied regularly, sunscreen helps ward off sunburn, skin cancer, and early aging.
The most effective long-term strategy to avoid dry skin is perhaps to wear sunscreen every day of the year.
For an ayurvedic twist to your sun protection, you can check out Biotique’s sun protecting, SPF range. They have a variety of sunscreens with different range of protection. They also have different product sizes, so you can select which one is the most convenient for you.
Conclusion
Winters can be harsh on our skin and hair, which is why we must give that extra TLC to ourselves. As a great investment, you can bring home a humidifier. This can reduce dryness in your skin, eyes, and nose. And as tempting as it may be, avoid long, hot baths, rather try taking short, cold showers. This is because hot water may dry off your skin, and a prolonged shower has a higher chance of causing skin dryness than a quick one. To treat or avoid dry skin, it is essential to use as little soap as possible. Soaps with scents or abrasives may remove the skin’s top layer layer. The term “gentle” on bath products indicates that they are safer to use.
You can also use some DIY home remedies for dry skin like honey, milk, and natural oils. However, if the condition persists, you must visit your nearby dermatologist for medical aid.
Winter is all about enjoying the cold weather while keeping yourself protected. Biotique’s winter skincare products are a natural way of helping your skin sail through winters!
