The winter months are some of the hardest on your skin. From cold weather and dry air to going from outside to blasting indoor heat, your skin takes a lot more abuse than you realize in the winter.That doesn’t mean you’re doomed to bad skin during the coldest part of the year, though. Use these tips to help you treat your skin in the winter so it looks and feels its best all year.
Don’t Wash Too Much
Many people make the mistake of over-washing their skin during the winter months. The problem is that washing more than once per day, as well as after any heavy physical activity, is that you could be stripping your skin of essential oils it needs to stay protected and supple.
Limit showers to a maximum of 10 minutes, and if possible, choose warm water instead of piping hot water. You’ll also want to avoid washing your face more than you need to when it’s cold outside.
Always Moisturize
In the winter months, you really can’t get too much moisture on your skin. To really reap the benefits of a good moisturizer, make sure you apply it right after you get out of the shower. Your skin should be damp when you put the moisturizer on.
The same thing goes for your face. Don’t wait to put your moisturizer on later – it has the most benefits when your skin is still moist from a wash.
Use SPF
Protecting your skin in the winter is just as important as it is any other time of year. You may not need sunscreen in the winter months, but wearing an SPF-based moisturizer can protect your skin and keep it looking and feeling great.
SPF moisturizer also creates a barrier between your skin and any cold weather outside.
Pay Attention to Lips
Your lips take a lot of abuse in the winter, so keeping lip balm with you is a wise idea. Heavier lip balms are also ideal before bed to heal the damage of the day.
Visit Jacksonville Plastic Surgery & Medspa to learn more about how you can treat and improve your skin this winter.