Friday, August 2, 2013

Know The Best Tips For Cold-Weather Skin Care

By Conrad Sarver


There is no such thing as a year-round skin care routine, unless you live in a place where the weather does not change from season to season. For most people, this isn't the case. Therefore, simple skin care procedures have to be adapted to changing weather conditions. With a little trial and error, you can soon have a good skin care routine for each of the seasons. Your skin will then glow and be healthy no matter what the temperature is outside. What are the best techniques for taking care of your skin during the wintertime? Let's take a look at the winter months and see what you can do to protect your skin when it's cold outside.

Choose the mildest soaps possible for your body during the winter. In the wintertime, we don't need the summertime soaps that contain antibacterial agents and deodorants. Damp, moist conditions - like those found in the summertime - breed bacteria and cause unpleasant odors. That's why the summer soaps have these agents. However, in the winter, they aren't as necessary and, in fact, if you use them during cold weather you will deplete the natural oils in your skin, causing it to become dry and flaky. Obviously part of getting clean is killing bacteria and germs and bathing is supposed to help you smell good, but during the winter months it's better to choose mild soaps to help keep your skin protected. Scented soaps can be a problem, so it's better to choose a soap that is either unscented or scented with naturally with 100% pure essential oils. Look also for a laundry soap that is pure, with no added chemicals to give it a "pleasant" odor.

You want to keep the hydration of your skin in mind when you are looking for a wintertime cleansing cream. Look for a creamy moisturizer that is milk-based. It will feel soothing on your skin and be creamy and moisturizing. Your toner shouldn't have any alcohol in it, because alcohol will just dry out your skin further, and you might have to deal with cracking, peeling, and chapping. If you simply remember to hydrate your skin in the winter and dry out your skin in the summer, you should be OK.

Shed those wet clothes as soon as you can! Wet clothing, particularly gloves and socks, can really irritate your skin. It can cause itching, cracking, sores or even an eczema outbreak. Unfortunately, when the weather is wet and inclement, wet clothing is an issue that presents itself frequently. Get out of the wet clothing as quickly as possible. Those of you who work may wisely decide to have a change of clothing - or at least dry socks - tucked away somewhere at your work place, or even in a duffle bag in your car. Remember, the goal is to stay warm and dry.

Fortunately for you, there is no need to fret over your skin during the coldest seasons. There is a large assortment of methods you can use to preserve your skin, keeping it soft and supple. Try to remember that it might take some trial and error to figure out which products work the best so don't get frustrated if the first product you buy is not a miracle cure, you can always try something else.




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