Winter is a difficult season for our skin. Between the holidays and their excesses and the weather conditions , it is difficult to have a radiant complexion . The cold that shows its nose from the first days of winter is the main enemy of beautiful skin. Indeed, in cold weather, the skin plays an essential role as a barrier and thermoregulator. But, it also suffers attacks that induce dryness, sensitivity, and redness .
From a physical, chemical and biological point of view, our skin constitutes a real barrier against external aggressions. When temperatures drop, our epidermis is exposed to temperatures colder than that of our body, which is constantly maintained at 37.5°C. As a result, when it is too cold to maintain body temperature, the body lowers the temperature of the peripheral regions and this is why we feel the cold first through the extremities (skin, hands, feet) . The surface of the skin becomes cooler and therefore more fragile. Microcirculation slows down because when low temperatures are perceived, the blood flow to the skin is reduced. The skin, which is less well irrigated, then becomes dehydrated and damaged. On the other hand, the protective hydrolipidic film is altered by sudden changes in temperature and drier or more humid air in winter. The skin is therefore more sensitive to dehydration and accelerated aging .
Our skin becomes uncomfortable, tight and loses its elasticity . It requires cocooning, nourishing and soothing care. We therefore offer you some advice to protect your skin against the climatic changes of winter.
How to take good care of your face during the winter season
Switching from hot to cold and vice versa intensifies the dilation of the small vessels of the face characterized by the appearance of redness. We therefore trigger the emergency plan and adopt products specifically adapted to the rigors of winter.
1) Adapt your skin cleansing to the cold:
In winter, removing makeup is just as essential as during the rest of the year. However, prefer a creamy milk or an oil , richer in lipids, to your micellar water or cleansing foam in order to limit the aggressions on your skin.
Don't forget the lotion which, in addition to perfecting the cleaning, will penetrate more easily and bring hydration to the upper layers of the epidermis thanks to its aqueous texture.
2) Continue with scrubs and masks
To boost microcirculation and ensure oxygenation of the vessels, exfoliate the skin on your face to remove dead cells and help new cells develop. This little cleansing also facilitates the absorption of moisturizing products, but it must be done gently . Avoid aggressive soaping or too frequent peeling, a light massage is enough to remove dead cells.
Also opt for a regenerating mask once a week for an immediate boost of radiance on dull and blotchy skin.
3) Strengthen the hydrolipidic barrier with an oil-serum:
In cold weather, the skin rests to conserve body heat. Cell renewal slows down, which causes a dull complexion. To maintain hydration, it is necessary to strengthen the hydrolipidic barrier by nourishing the skin with products rich in lipids (fats). Centella oils-serums are blends of organic vegetable oils, essential oils and plant extracts. They are ideal for deeply nourishing the epidermis, providing it with nutrients, and boosting cellular activity thanks to essential oils and plant extracts. Each skin type has a serum that suits it and you must use the right dose.
4) Focus on increased hydration
To keep your skin supple in winter, opt for more nourishing treatments that are concentrated in moisturizing active ingredients to restore skin protection from the first cold weather, regardless of your skin type. The secret of makeup artists is to apply your treatment with a damp sponge until your cheeks are soft.
For combination to oily skin:
Normally, these skins experience excessive sebum production, but in winter, this production slows down, which causes skin imbalances. This is why, in cold weather, nourishing your skin is also very important for combination to oily skin, even if it feels the discomforts of winter less or not at all.
For sensitive, normal or dry skin:
More fragile, sensitive skin directly feels changes in temperature. It tingles, tightens and often shows small redness, mainly on the forehead and cheeks. To protect it, it is necessary to focus on nourishing, compensating and protective care.
For mature skin:
From the age of 45, the hormonal system becomes disrupted, cell renewal is slowed down and this dysfunction is directly visible on the face with thinner skin, which becomes dehydrated, dries out and ends up sagging. To ensure that we limit the loss of lipids from our epidermis, we should take care of our face with highly nourishing treatments that will ensure optimal hydration. This advice is all the more true in winter when we must be extra careful to preserve our youthful capital with rich, nourishing treatments that will leave a protective veil on the surface of the skin.
Don't forget to pamper your body
Hidden under layers of clothing, our body suffers from the cold and friction and therefore also requires our attention. So depending on the dryness of the skin, it is advisable to use a more or less rich milk or balm. If you like oil, you can also apply it under your moisturizer.
In winter, be careful and prefer shorter, cooler showers to long, boiling baths. In fact, steam and heat dissolve the protective lipid film of the epidermis. In addition, be careful with hard water, which is even more aggressive for skin weakened by winter. When you get out of the shower, apply your moisturizer because it is when the skin is damp that the active ingredients penetrate best.
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