What are the signs of dry skin?

The symptoms of dry skin, frequently caused by a lack of moisture, include itching, flaking, redness, and cracked skin. Due to the lower humidity levels and the drying effects of the cold air on your skin, the winter season can worsen these symptoms. For winter face care, use moisture and stay away from hot showers and baths, which can exacerbate dry skin. They may also be moisturized and healthy by exfoliating frequently with a mild cleanser.

Best Winter Skincare Tips

Here are the best winter skincare tips that can help you achieve moisturised and nourished skin

1. Set your skincare routine in winter

It is crucial to have a skincare routine in the winter because dry air can irritate or sensitize the skin. It’s essential to have a sound moisture barrier to respond to beauty treatments effectively and stay away from irritants like alcohol and smells. Begin with a straightforward regimen, such as using a moisturizer and sunscreen in the morning and a mild cleanser and moisturizer at night. Once your skin’s moisture barrier is in top condition, gradually reintroduce other treatments and components.

2. Use the best moisturiser or lotion

Following the winter skincare routine for dry skin is necessary, as people with dry skin have a more challenging time in the winter than others. Wash your face daily and use lotions and moisturizers to clean your skin. Apply an additional moisturizer, especially on the face, with SPF to defend against UV radiation during cold months, as they have the lowest barrier to the outside world. If the foundation is not required, conceal imperfections with a light-tinted moisturizer. Use a rich moisturizer or cream as part of your winter night skincare routine. Because freshly washed skin absorbs moisture better, you should do this on damp skin.

3. Priority is hands and feet

Did you know that your hands are the only area of your body with fewer oil glands? Your hands may get dry and itchy due to this rapid moisture loss. Before leaving the house, moisturize your hands to help prevent this. Keep your feet hydrated with petroleum jelly and lotions containing glycerin. Remember to sometimes exfoliate your feet to improve the moisturizer’s absorption. For dry skin care in the winter, you must apply lotion or cream to your hands and feet twice and thrice daily.

4. Use humidifier

Moisture helps your skin, and the air can be rough in the winter. Therefore, keeping a humidifier running in your home makes sense, particularly in rooms like the bathroom and bedroom. When the air is drier, maintaining soft, hydrated skin care in the winter is essential to eliminating bothersome dryness or flaws!

5. Choose non-irritating materials.

It is best to avoid wearing abrasive items when treating any skin condition. The same is true for dry skin. Wear loose, comfortable, natural materials if your skin is dehydrated to lessen the chance of further physical irritability. Moreover, avoid using regular detergents while washing your garments. Look for detergents designed for delicate skin; they should be free of strong chemicals and perfumes.

6. Supplements that help boost immunity

Winters are here with their chilly winds and low temperatures. While winters are great for feasting, festivities and celebrations, these also bring in challenges for your health as you are more prone to catching infections like flu and colds. Plus, lack of sunshine and shorter days can upset your body clock and that can cause seasonal blues as well as weaken immunity.

In short, winters need you to undertake some extra self-care, especially to keep the blues away and to keep the immunity strong.

Here are some simple and easy ways to ensure a healthy winter.

7. Stay hydrated

We know that cold weather means less thirst but don’t let that make you drink less water. A dehydrated body has lower immunity. A hydrated body has better digestion too. So, drink up your 8 glasses of water on daily basis.

8. Wear layers of clothing to stay warm

You can’t afford to let your body lose its heat. To stay warm, wear clothing in multiple layers as opposed to wearing one thick garment. This provides better insulation from cold. Be sure to wear absorbent cotton in the innermost, next-to-skin layer. This will help absorb the moisture that will also keep the skin safe from any fungal infections.

9. Get sunshine

Exposure to sunlight not only warms your body in cold weather, it also helps regulate your body clock, boosts mood, and helps the body produce Vitamin D which is vital for bones, muscles and immune response. Get your sunlight exposure for at least 30 minutes on daily basis.

10. Eat healthy

Malnourished people usually show low immunity and are more prone to infectious diseases. To keep your immunity shipshape in winters, consume nutritious and balanced diet high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, whole grains and seeds. This diet ensures plenty of micronutrients i.e. vitamins, antioxidants and minerals. Please remember that diet deficient in zinc, copper, iron, selenium, folic acid and vitamins A, B6, C, & E, may affect your body’s immune response adversely.

11. Exercise

Winters are activity-friendly as a weather. You can walk, cycle, do chores, and take stairs without getting all hot and sweaty. Exercising in cold water increases endurance, burns more fat, and keeps moody blues away. Stay active, it is good for you.

12. Take immunity boosting supplements

As we said earlier, nutritional deficiencies can weaken immunity. Your regular diet may not be enough to provide enough nutrition to meet your winter health needs. This shortfall can be met by consuming select supplements such as extra virgin coconut oil (EVCO), omega 3 fatty acids, a multivitamin with minerals, and immunity booster containing fruit and vegetable extracts, that can help your body fill its nutritional gaps and thereby support healthy immune response.

12.1. Immunity Booster Capsules

Deliver a compacted blend of Extracts of Cranberry, Elderberry, Garlic, and Echinacea, along with Zinc Sulphate, Vitamin C, and Fruit Powders of Strawberry, Goji Berry, Blueberry, Amla, Pomegranate, Orange and Lemon. Packed with antioxidants and minerals, these capsules support your body all through the winter in strengthening its defenses against infections.

12.2. Multivitamin Capsules – For Men And Women

WOW Life Science offers two variants of multivitamin capsules – WOW Life Science Multivitamin Capsules for Men and WOW Life Science Multivitamin Capsules for Women.

Both variants offer 12 vitamins (A, C, E, K, B1, B2, Niacin, B6, Folic Acid, B12, Biotin & Pantothenic Acid), 12 macro and trace minerals (Calcium, Phosphorus, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Manganese, Chromium, Potassium, & Boron), and specialized blends with amino acids, antioxidants, and fruit & herb extracts. Men’s multivitamin capsules have natural, brain, digestive, prostate & heart health blends. Women’s capsules have natural, brain, digestive, heart & vision health blends.

12.3. Algae-Rich Omega 3 Capsules:

Are suitable for vegetarians, vegans, and those allergic to seafood. Each capsule offers 1000 mg algae powder along with 100 mg docosahexaenoic (DHA) and 300 mg eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA).

12.4. Krill Oil Capsules

Provide EPA and DHA omega 3 fatty acids, phospholipids and antioxidants. Each capsule provides 500mg Krill Oil along with additional 200 mg marine phospholipids and 40 mcg astaxanthin antioxidant.

12.5. Extra Virgin Coconut Oil (EVCO)

Contain pure and cold pressed Extra Virgin Coconut Oil rich in healthy saturated fats with high medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) named lauric acid that may help boost immunity, raise good cholesterol (HDL), improve memory and cognition, ease joint pains and provide instant energy. Lauric acid – also found in mother’s milk – has the ability to kill disease causing bacteria, viruses and fungi etc for improved health. Each softgel capsule contains 1000 mg EVCO.