How to protect the skin from the cold

Winter is loved by many people for the Christmas holidays, for the comforter and warm pajamas, for the movies watched right in the warmth of their own homes, and for many other reasons. However, the skin does not particularly like the cold. It actually needs protection to prevent redness and irritation. Let's take a closer look at what to do to protect the skin from the cold.

HOW TO PROTECT THE SKIN FROM THE COLD: CLEANSING

Cold tends to destroy the skin barrier, which serves to protect the skin from possible external threats. During cleansing, and throughout the entire skincare routine, it is therefore important to try to preserve this fundamental barrier by avoiding all particularly aggressive cleansers. It is better to prefer gentle products with emollient and nourishing ingredients. Also pay attention to the micellar water you choose to avoid irritating the skin. Many of the micellar waters on the market are indeed particularly aggressive, so it is better to opt for a quality product with ingredients that do not alter the skin barrier. 

HOW TO PROTECT THE SKIN FROM THE COLD: HYDRATION

Hydration is another fundamental step to preserve the integrity of the skin barrier and provide the skin with the right level of elasticity.

The choice of the right moisturizer must always respect the very nature of your skin (normal, combination, oily, or particularly dry). However, in winter, it is always permissible to opt for a slightly richer and more nourishing cream that provides protection from the cold. Some ingredients that can help you keep your skin hydrated are hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E.

 HOW TO PROTECT THE SKIN FROM THE COLD: FACE MASKS

For an extra boost of hydration, the face mask is an indispensable ally. If your skin becomes particularly dry during the winter, you might consider starting to use a good creamy face mask or increasing the frequency of your use. 

"Ensuring an extra pampering could therefore turn into the perfect solution for managing redness and chapping typical of low winter temperatures." 

HOW TO PROTECT SENSITIVE SKIN FROM THE COLD

When the skin is sensitive, it requires special attention. In these cases, one might indeed experience an annoying sensation of "tight skin." The solution to this type of problem becomes a more comprehensive product that combines all the nourishing power with high-quality ingredients and a formulation specifically designed to protect the most sensitive skin. A perfect ingredient to look for in these cases is, for example, vitamin B5. 

Finally, one last piece of advice is reserved for the hands: these suffer particularly in winter due to the low temperatures. If we add to this obstacle the use (indispensable during this period) of disinfectants containing an alcoholic component, it will be very easy to end up with chapped hands. Therefore, let’s not forget to apply a good moisturizing and nourishing hand cream daily. Among the excellent ingredients for hand creams, we find shea butter, glycerin, and vitamin E.