The skin is the outermost covering of our body and protects all the internal organs. It is also the organ that is most visible to others. Hence it is important for us to maintain it effectively so that it looks and feels healthy all the time. Being the outer covering it is also the victim of various ecological factors including climatic changes. To combat these fluctuations we have to take measures to maintain its health and beauty.
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Tips for caring for the skin:
1. Use moisturizers
In winter the amount of moisture in the environment decreases drastically. Hence there is less humidity. The skin responds to the altered climate by losing water from its outermost layers and becoming dry. To combat this dryness we need moisturizers. One must also drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration which may accompany extreme cold weather conditions.
Moisturizers soften the skin and increase the water content of the skin. They also soften the skin. They should be applied extensively on the exposed parts of the body such as the face, hands, and feet.
The most common moisturizer used for centuries by human beings is oil. It is the cheapest moisturizer available. Coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, avocado oil, grapeseed oil, or apricot oil are quite useful in this respect. However, mustard oil has been recently found to produce allergic reactions and is best avoided. The oil should be massaged profusely and extensively on the body after a bath and kept on for a few hours.
2. Your hair needs care too!
The hairs may become dry in the winter months. Hence oiling the hair regularly is a must. For people with non-oily skin. However, if one has oily skin the oiliness may increase considerably in winter due to excess secretion of sebum.
In such cases oiling the hair may cause an increase in dandruff and hair fall. Hence oils should be avoided and a conditioner can be used to avoid dryness of the hair. Shampooing the hair with a mild shampoo with or without conditioners helps in keeping the hair in a healthy state. A balanced diet with lots of water, fruits, and vegetables is a must for proper hair care.
3. Protecting your face
The face might feel excessively dry during winter. It can be itchy due to dryness. Hence an important part of caring for the skin is moisturizing the face with emollients and oil. However, in people with oily skin a non-oily, water-based moisturizer should be used to avoid the development of pimples. Toning the skin and using sunscreens with SPF 15 are recommended. The lips can be protected from chapping with the help of a lip balm.
4. Do not cleanse your face too often
Caring for the skin will require it to be cleansed once in a while. However, cleansing the skin too often is best avoided as this would increase the dryness and chapping of the skin. However, if you use a soap, make sure that it is a mild, moisturizing soap. Bathing in lukewarm water is recommended.
Overall, during the winter months, it is necessary and useful to keep the skin moisturized and soft avoiding exposure to alcohol-containing substances such as deodorants which can cause further drying of the skin.
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