Facial Skin Care For The Cold Weather
Posted on: 5 October 2022
What do you need to know about cold-weather skin care? The whipping outdoor wind and dry indoor air have made your face feel less than smooth and supple. Take a look at the top tips for keeping your skin fresh, hydrated, and healthy when the mercury dips.
You May Need To Change Your Skin Care Routine
The spring and summer routine that keeps your face dewy and gives you a subtle glow may not work as well in the colder months. As the temperature dips and the air dries, you may notice that your skin becomes more sensitive, flakes easily, feels itchy, or looks dull. If the new season is a problem for your complexion, consider a routine change such as:
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A moisturizing cleanser. Clean skin doesn't have to equal dry skin. If your normal summer-time cleanser helped to reduce oil, switch to a creamy, more moisturizing option.
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New cosmetic products. The powder that helped to keep your moisture-heavy summer skin fresh, cool, and dry may add to winter-time issues. Opt for a liquid foundation or skip powder products entirely.
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A heavier lotion. Light facial moisturizers may not do enough to combat fall and winter-time dryness. You may need to swap out your barely-there lotion for a creamier moisturizer or a product with a higher level of moisturizing ingredients.
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Remove or reduce retinoids. Retinoids can help to reduce or eliminate acne and may lighten the look of fine lines. But this ingredient can over-dry the skin. If you have significant cold-weather dryness, you may need to stop retinoids for the season.
If you have oily or acne-prone skin, the added moisture or a heavier cream could clog your pores and cause a cold-weather flare. Talk to your dermatologist about products that provide hydration but won't aggravate your sensitive skin.
You May Need To Add A Skin Care Treatment Option
If your skin is extremely dry, you may need more than just a new moisturizer. You may need a rejuvenating type of product that can help to plump the skin, such as an overnight hyaluronic acid cream. Other types of treatments, such as glycolic acid and salicylic acid, can help to reduce acne and minimize the signs of aging.
But like retinoids, these may dry the skin. Always talk to your dermatologist before adding a glycolic or salicylic product into your skin care routine or using treatments that include these ingredients. A dermatologist can help you to choose a concentration that provides anti-aging benefits without overdrying your skin.
Contact a dermatologist for more information about skin care.
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