Winter Skincare Routine: 5 Tips to keep your skin healthy and shiny that everyone should follow

Most of us love winters as it has its own charm but have you ever think of the changes your skin follows during this period of time? The cold air during the winters robs the natural moisture from your skin that leaves your skin itchy and dry. It can cause several skin disorders and allergies such as psoriasis and eczema. Therefore, it is very important to look after your skin. If you have no idea about the routine you should follow then do not worry, I have listed 5 tips to keep your skin healthy and shiny that everyone should follow during the time of winters. 

Well, our skin has amazing protective responses to all the harmful rays and chemicals. Our skin produces melanin in the deepest layers of the epidermis that gives the skin its original color. Melanin protects the skin from harmful ultraviolet light. Our skin gets tanned because our skin exposes to the sun and it moves up to the upper layer of skin and skin surface. As some people basking in sun in winters, do not worry we have an alternate solution for you to keep your skin healthy and shiny. 

Here are 5 tips that everyone should follow in winters 

1. Take a lukewarm bath

It feels so good to take hot showers in the winters but if you love your skin you should avoid taking hot baths. Always use lukewarm water to take shower and wash your face because a hot shower keeps your skin dry and if you do not apply moisturizer immediately after taking a hot shower it will develop cracks and skin allergies such as eczema. Once you are done taking a lukewarm water shower apply a moisturizer that contains hyaluronic acid and ceramides which help in keeping your skin healthy and prevent dryness. 

2. Use organic products 

If you are a makeup and skincare product lover then you should be careful while choosing your skin care products. There are many products in the market which are made up of different chemicals and harmful products. Therefore, you should always avoid them and choose organic products as much as you can. Organic products keep your skin healthy and glow. It keeps you safe from having acne, eczema, and other allergies. 

3. Drink enough water 

Water adds extra life to your skin. The doctor usually says that drink enough amount of water that your body requires every day because water removes all the harmful toxins from your body and keeps your skin healthy and glowy. Be it in your home or outside your home, the air is extra dry in winters, and water evaporates from your body easily in winters therefore you should ways keep your skin hydrated by drinking enough water.

4. Do not exfoliate your skin 

Exfoliating your skin in winters will cause more damage to your skin. It will dry your skin which can create cracks and allergies. Though skin exfoliation is good for skin as it helps you to get rid of dead skin cells but you have to be careful while exfoliating your skin in winters. Exfoliating your skin once a week in winters is perfectly fine as it helps you in boosting your skin.

5. Apply Sunscreen on a daily basis 

Sunscreen is not only made for summer. It protects you from harmful UV lights therefore you should always apply sunscreen, especially to your face, neck, and hands if they are exposed because in winter we love basking sun for a longer period of time. Sunscreen is a ride or die product and you should always use it before going out or even staying at home. 

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