10 steps to adapt facial care in winter

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While in León we begin to reach minimum annual temperatures and as every season we renew our closet, it is important to do the same with our facial care routine and our cosmetics.

With the arrival of winter the skin can become more sensitive and lose luminosity.The change of stations also causes the accumulation of dead cells, which makes fat and bacteria accumulate.At this time of the year, the face also becomes drier, since we spend more time in interior spaces with heating.All this is aggravated by the use of facial masks.For these reasons, it is essential to adapt our facial care routine during the winter.

1. Cambiar a exfoliantes más suaves

The skin becomes more dry and sensitive during winter, and it is normal to think that it is not the best time to exfoliate, but nothing is further from reality.With temperature changes, more dead cells are generated, and the use of masks accentuates the appearance of bacteria, which we must treat through exfoliation.Of course, using softer products.

Instead of the typical exfoliating in granules, we can try a chemical exfoliant, which will help us both to treat the strange skin and to improve moisture retention.Products based on acids and retinols are examples of chemical exfoliants.Some of the softest acids that we can find in the market are AHA (hydroxyacid alpha) or mandelian acid.Cosmetics with retinoles also have an exfoliating effect and are very effective when treating signs of age or acne.

1. Introducir formulaciones en aceite

The constant temperature change (heating, air conditioning, hot water in the shower or wind outside) alters the skin hydration balance, which means that the skin can become much more dry.

In fact, as recognized dermatologist Dr. Jessica Wu, the skin in winter loses 25% of her retention capacity of hydration levels.To combat it, the introduction of an oil in our routine will not only nurture the skin at the time, but will also help retain moisture in the long run.We must, therefore, look for products that include some type of oil in their formulation.

1. No olvidarnos de la vitamina C

To maintain summer brightness in the coldest months, vitamin C helps to illuminate and stimulates the skin, stimulating collagen production, which serves to make the skin better retain moisture and helps protect it from external factors.

During the summer months, the skin has been exposed to a greater concentration of ultraviolet rays that contribute to premature skin aging.The use of vitamin C helps correct and reverse the damage caused by the sun, maintaining a uniform tone.Luckily, there are many products with vitamin C in its formulation, with different degrees of concentration.

1. Cambiar de gel a aceite limpiador

Cleaning is essential to eliminate bacteria generated by the use of masks and tapping.If we have been using a foam or gel cleaner during the summer, it is time to change it for a cream or oil formula once the temperatures begin to lower.

The skin produces less fat during cold months, so it is important to clean it softly to prevent fat from being completely eliminated.Cream, oil and balm formulas will eliminate makeup (and, in fact, more effectively than other products) without altering lipid balance.

1. Usar más productos hidratantes

As autumn gives way to winter, we are likely to feel even more dry (especially around the most delicate areas such as eyes and lips), so it is now a good time to provide extra hydration.Every time we see more masks in the cosmetic market that is not necessary to remove after application time.Even some are designed to let act all night.The tissue masks, now so fashionable, can be another good option, since it is not necessary to clarify after use.

1. Invertir en una hidratante enriquecida

In summer, with a light moisturizer or gel, we are worth it, but when during autumn and winter we must change our moisturizer always to one with a denser formulation.Even if we prefer creams without oils because we have fatty skin, or if we are using an oil in another step of our routine, a thicker consistency is good for the skin to seal hydration.If we worry about the brightness, we can always use the most unctuous moisturizing creams during our night routine.

1. No dejar de lado el protector solar

There is a part of our skin care routine that must accompany us throughout the year.And that is none other than sunscreen.It is essential that the SPF is part of our cosmetic routine during the winter, since the ultraviolet rays of the sun are equally harmful.

This recommendation is more important, if possible, if we practice snow sports.Dr. Leandro Martínez, of the Spanish Academy of Dermatology and Veneorology, recalls that “the photoprotection should not be limited to the application of creams but also to contemplate the time and place of exposure to elevated ultraviolet indices, the most appropriate clothes and the most appropriate clothes andDo not forget the protection on the lips. ”

1. Resetear la piel con un peeling enzimático

A softer alternative to chemical exfoliations, and ideal for sensitive skin, are enzymatic peels.During this type of treatments the keratin protein is gently decomposed, which maintains dead skin cells in the upper layers.The result?The skin looks brighter and shows softer.In many cases it is observed that open pores are less obstructed and acne is reduced.

1. Tratar el enrojecimiento con ingredientes calmantes

If we are prone to skin or rosacea redness, the situation usually gets worse during autumn and winter months, especially around the nose and cheeks.To counteract this effect, we must seek soothing and anti -inflammatory ingredients that help relieve redness and irritation, such as niacinamide (which does not stop gaining popularity) or the traditional rose mosqueta.

1. Introducir probióticos en nuestra rutina de cuidado

Skin care with probiotics works in the same way as probiotic supplements in our intestine: they help maintain balance.If we have mixed skin (the most common in Spain, with about 65% of the population) and sometimes we oscillate between dryness and brightness, a moisturizing serum with probiotics can be the answer.This type of active ingredients will help us maintain the balance of the face between the areas with more dry and more fat.

From the beauty blog deliriarose.com they explain that with these simple tips we will manage to maintain a careful face skin, and above all, healthy, even during the coldest months of the year.

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