Keep an Eye on your Skin Health during the Winter Months
The cooler months are here, and depending on where you are, we only have a few weeks left before the first snowfall. In between the snow and the leaves turning into their amazing autumn colors, we still have quite a bit of sun left. However, because of the cold, many people seem to forget that the sun can still shine bright on some days and allow their skin to get dry or sunburned.
While the cold isn't as bad as the heat for your skin, you still need to make sure your skin health isn't neglected. Here are some of the ways to make sure your skin remains glowing during the winter months.
Buy or Invest in a Humidifier
The cooler months make us want to turn up the thermostat, but this also causes the air inside the house to be drier than usual. Dry air, if left unchecked, can cause brittle skin due to something called trans epidermal water loss (TEWL). TEWL is when dry air dehydrates our skin.
You can solve any TEWL related problems by investing in a quality humidifier. Humidifiers help counterbalance the dryness in the air, reducing the likelihood of moisture evaporating from your skin.
Those with especially sensitive skin (prone to rashes or dry skin) will help benefit from keeping a good humidifier around.
Use Sunscreen
One of the most deceitful things about the cold weather is how it makes you forget about using sunscreen. You're likely covered up, complete with a shawl or scarf, but your face and sometimes arms or hands are still exposed. Walking during midday or when the sun is at full blast can do some damage to your skin, and you wouldn't notice it because it's cold!
"Unfelt" sun damage is why some people end up surprised at how much their face hurts or why they have rashes or redness when they look in the mirror.
It may sound weird, but so long as parts of your body is exposed to sunlight, using sunscreen should still be part of your daily routine.
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
Other than sunlight, people also often forget to drink their liquids when it's cold. After all, you're not sweating, and the cold air can help soothe feelings of thirst. On top of being detrimental to overall health, being dehydrated is one of the worse things you can do for your skin.
So you don't forget to drink water, set a reminder or alarm on your phone to tell you to have a glass or two. If you're a bit old school, bring a big bottle of water and make it your goal to finish that big bottle by lunch break and another bottle by sunset.
Re-stock on Jojoba and Vitamin E Oils
Vitamin E helps lock in moisture as well as reduce flaking or dryness. Jojoba oil is known to help retain moisture, acting as a sort of skin barrier against dryness. You can also apply a thin layer on your hands and face if you don't have sunscreen, though make sure it won't irritate your face.
Take Skin Health Supplements
The miracles of modern skin health technology mean we have more options for maintaining beautiful skin, summer or winter. One of these supplements is Oligonol, which has been shown to help offer skin health benefits and protect against sun-related skin damage in clinical studies.
Oligonol contains polyphenols from lychee and green tea, which helps give your skin antioxidant protection.
Takeaway…
Winter and skin health don't mix well, but you can help your skin survive the frigid temperatures by investing in products that can help reduce moisture loss, protect against sun damage, and nourishes them. You may also take supplements like Oligonol, which has been shown to help against sun-related skin damage as well as other skin health benefits.