8 steps to Make Your Skin and Hair Winter Ready
8 steps to Make Your Skin and Hair Winter Ready
What comes to your mind when you hear winter has come? Warm clothes, lots of food, the best periods of sleep, longer and colder nights? Yes, we welcome them with open arms but what about the uninvited guests? Dry hair, hair fall, dry and flaky skin? If you can relate to these problems then keep reading, you just need to follow eight steps to make your skin and hair winter ready.
Let us understand the cause and problem before jumping straight to solutions and conclusions;
What causes skin and hair problems in winter?
Winter affects more to people with thin and dry skin more, as their skin lacks natural oil which makes them super dry in winter whereas people with thick skin don’t experience too much dryness as their skin naturally contains a more sufficient amount of natural oil. Similarly, if we discuss hair’s situation, thin hair experiences problems like fizziness, dryness, hair breakage, and dandruff(in the case of dry and sensitive scalp).Following are the specific reasons causing skin and hair issues;
Sudden change in temperature,
In cold and dry air cuticles of hair lift slightly making them lose the contact with moisture layer of the scalp. This results in dry and fizzy hair, and it results in hair breakage too.In addition, the cold and dry air can pull off the moisture from the skin resulting in cracking or bleeding in thin and dry skin. Such conditions may get worse by the end of the winter if not treated.
Change in humidity,
Ever experienced a change in skin condition while traveling? As per the studies, this happens due to the change in humidity during winters, as in winters when the humidity level goes down it results in depletion of moisture in the air. This will make your hair and skin feel dry. In case you have sensitive skin or allergy-prone skin, then low humidity can make it even worse.Sun,
We all know how too much sun exposure can damage our skin cells. But in winter when our skin loses its natural moisture and becomes dry the sun damage gets more severe. Thin and dry skin can experience red or black patches, increase in skin irritation and tan can become severe too if your skin gets too much sun exposure in winter.
Cold air
Ever experienced flaky and dry skin when you head out in winter? Even if you apply a decent amount of moisturizer your skin can get worse if it gets exposed to cold air directly for too long. All the skin problems can aggravate if cold air hits your skin and hair in this season.Let’s move towards solutions. Despite this harsh season, would you sit inside all day and night? Don’t worry, you won’t have to. Here are simple 8 steps you can follow and be winter ready;
Hydration
So basic, right? According to research, over 71% of people tend to drink less water in winter. Water maintains the level of hydration in our body. It keeps our organs, skin, and hair healthy. We tend to drink hot beverages like tea or coffee in winter but if we just maintain a habit of drinking hydrating drinks like warm lemon water, it can be a savior in winter.Use Soap Free Face Cleanser
SLS and SLES are usually present in foaming face washes, their regular usage can dry out your skin. It is highly recommended by dermatologists to use a soap-free face cleanser, especially in winter. It should be capable enough to cleanse your skin without making it too dry.Serum, Moist, and Sunscreen
Heard of this serum before? No? It’s the right time to get your hands on this amazing product. The serum is made up of high-quality ingredients that directly penetrate your skin. In winter, you should apply a light lotion over the serum to lock its properties and benefits.In addition to that, never miss sunscreen. If you are going to spend your whole day in your office then SPF 15 can be enough but if you are planning to step out then apply one with a higher SPF. As we have mentioned before, the sun does some serious damage in winter so it is very important to apply sunscreen before heading out in winter.