For all of winter’s sweeping seasonal highs, there are a few less pleasant side effects to note come colder temperatures. Enter the onslaught of (very unwanted) dry, flakey skin that’s currently settling in for the long haul. The good news is, there are ways to prevent dry skin this winter so you can enjoy the weather sans the annoying dryness. Here is a guide to smooth, hydrated skin you can refer to come colder months ahead.
Use a Humidifier
The drier the air, the drier the skin. Indoor heating can suck the moisture out of the air—and your skin. Using a humidifier can add it back. Try to maintain indoor air at 30 to 50 percent humidity. It’s especially helpful to sleep with one in your bedroom, when your skin is doing its deepest restorative work.
Skip Hot Showers
Sorry to be a bummer, but super hot, long showers can deplete your skin’s lipid layer. Instead, shower with warm water. Pat, don’t rub, skin dry with a cotton towel, and immediately apply body cream all over while your skin is damp for maximum absorption.
Incorporate Good Fats
With a direct connection between the gut and skin health, increasing your daily intake of fats may help with dry skin. Incorporate good fats like walnuts, olive oil, and avocado, and amp up the amount of water you intake daily.
Avoid Harsh Cleansers
Be sure to toss any face washes with drying ingredients, like fragrances or additives, in favor of those with more gentle ingredients like Witch Hazel and Tea Tree. The Caviar & Cashmere Clarifying Cleanser is a great botanical cleanser that won’t strip skin of its natural oils, which are needed to protect overall moisture in the skin.
Utilize An Antioxidant Serum
A high quality antioxidant serum is perfect for year-round usage, like the Caviar & Cashmere Regenerating Serum. No matter the climate or time of year, your skin gets attacked by free radical, causing sun spots, the breakdown of collagen, and fine lines and wrinkles. To prevent this kind of damage, apply an Antioxidant Serum in the morning and at night, after cleansing and before moisturizer.
Use An Ultra Rich Creme
Perhaps one of the most important and commonly overlooked steps in the dry skin game is using a seriously hydrating moisturizer. Look for creams that are made with hyaluronic acid like the Caviar & Cashmere HydraLuxe Creme. This moisturizer also provides extra added protection against free-radicals with ingredients like emblica and ferric acid. In the winter, you can use even more moisturizer than usual, and use it both morning and night.
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