Here’s how to look after your skin in winter
When the temperature drops, our skin gets drier. It’s not just the hands that become dry but even nails become brittle. Here are some tips to keep your nails and hands soft and moisturised in the cold season.
* Coat your hands with oil before bathing. This helps to protect your hands from the harsh soaps. Once you finish your bath, apply moisturiser while your skin is still damp to help lock in moisture. Don’t forget to moisturise before sleeping as well.
* While we are remedying our hands from winter damage, nails too could use some protection and care. Nails tend to become brittle, just like skin which becomes dry and flaky, during winters. Include avocado oil as part of winter nail care routine. Apply a drop on each nail and rub the nail bed and cuticle for smoothness and shine.
* The patchy, dry skin is an indication of loss of moisture and to re-moisturise it by using olive oil. The chemical composition of olive oil is considered to be the best match for our skin’s natural oils. The oil is rich in vitamin A, E and when applied, it prevents the oxidative destruction of our skin. Olive oil is more diversely used than other beauty oils and it’s natural. For effective results, massage the oil on damp skin and maintain the routine until the end of the season.
* The skin needs exfoliation to scrub off the dead skin layer and to reveal the new and younger underlying skin. Hence, a once-a-week exfoliation session is a must.
* Use mild soaps to avoid drying out your skin. Mild glycerin soaps are the best option.
* We all indulge in hotshowers to combat cold winters, but they dry up the skin. Lower the temperature of your shower. Hot water strips the skin of natural oils. Use lukewarm water instead.