How To Protect Your Skin from Cold Temperatures

Follow these tips, so neither the cold nor the wind affects the condition of your skin.

 Those super-hot summer days when we just lounged on the beach are behind us now. So, here comes fall with all its gray, rainy days and nippy weather. This change in the weather can really foul up your skin, which certainly takes a beating in those cold temperatures and wind-chill days.

Here are some factors that could weaken your skin's hydrolipidic layer, thus it leaves your skin weak and dehydrated because of the continuous attack from different agents. This could make your skin feel tight, cause redness, and eczema in those people whose skin is the most sensitive.

So, inspirers has put together a routine that'll help keep your skin feeling good even when it's cold, rainy, or windy.

Hydrate

The wind and the cold can really dry your skin out. To fight that, you want to make sure you are hydrating inside and out. When it's very cold outside, we tend to drink less water, so a great alternative is to go for teas and infusions. They'll help keep your hydration up while also warming you up! And when it comes to keeping your skin hydrated from the outside, you really want to reach for a cream that keeps that moisture in. Unlike those light ones we slop on during the summer, we want something quite thick and, if we're at it, stuff filled with emollients and occlusive ingredients.

The first one fills in the gaps between cells of the outer skin layer, to help retain moisture. The second one creates a layer on top of the skin that actually prevents water from evaporating.

Deep Cleanse 

Thus, rain and snow can totally cause acne pimples to come up on your face due to the mix of humidity and cold. So, you should clean your skin regularly to rid the surface infections. However, unlike in warmer months, gentler and milder products are recommended to preserve the moisture naturally.

Vitamin C

 So, Vitamin C—ascorbic acid if you want to sound fancy—does a great job of fighting colds and the flu when you take it. But wait, there's more! Slap some on your skin, and it can increase collagen production—shoutout to its antioxidant and anti-wrinkle perks. And, oh yeah, it'll help you get that glow back and keep your skin looking young and fresh. Just remember that when trying out products, it's really important to check the concentration percentage because if it exceeds 15 percent, you might end up irritating your skin.

Sunscreen

Applying good sunscreen daily is a habit that generally gets dropped when the cold weather rolls in. Yeah, though the probabilities of getting melanomas are relatively low during winter, the sun can still play tricks on your skin's health. Besides, using sun protection is very useful in terms of keeping your skin young and preventing those annoying spots and wrinkles from appearing.

Because, you know, those studies do say that blue light from our phones and computer screens can wreak havoc on our skin. That's enough reason to rummage through that sunscreen we've been ignoring and use it every day. 

Lip Health 

The great forgotten step in just about any routine is care for the most sensitive skin on the body:. You know how, in fall and winter, lips can get so dry and end up looking all rough and chapped? So, just do a little exfoliating once or twice a week and keep them hydrated a few times a day as needed. And if you still feel like you want more moisture, just get a lip balm with SPF.