Seven Winter Skin Care Mistakes that Ruin Your Face

Cold weather, low humidity and temperature fluctuations create extreme conditions for the skin, requiring a special approach to care. Many people continue to make critical mistakes in winter skin care, exacerbating their condition. All the details are in the Izvestia article.

Use of alcohol-containing products

Dermatologists categorically do not recommend using tonics with a high alcohol content in winter. Alcohol destroys the lipid barrier of the skin, which is especially vulnerable at low temperatures.

Research by the American Academy of Dermatology shows that alcohol-based tonics increase moisture loss by 25-30%. This leads to severe dehydration, peeling and hypersensitivity of the skin.

Hot washes and showers

The habit of washing with hot water in the cold season causes serious damage to the skin. High temperatures destroy the natural protective barrier and provoke vasodilation.

The main consequences:

• increased rosacea;

• increased dryness;

• the appearance of irritations;

• violation of the hydrolipidic balance.

Experts recommend using water at a temperature of no more than 25-28 degrees for washing.

Avoiding sunscreens

Ultraviolet radiation remains active even on cloudy winter days. Failure to use SPF protection leads to photoaging and pigmentation.

Snow reflects up to 80% of ultraviolet rays, enhancing their effect. Dermatologists insist on daily use of sunscreens with an SPF of 30-50.

Aggressive peels and scrubs

Frequent use of mechanical scrubs disrupts the natural skin repair process. In winter conditions, the skin takes longer to regenerate.

Experts recommend:

• limit peels to once every two weeks;

• use enzymatic peels;

• get rid of coarse abrasive particles;

• avoid procedures on frosty days.

Insufficient moisture

Low humidity in heated rooms increases the evaporation of moisture from the skin. Light moisturizers do not provide adequate protection in winter.

Dermatologists recommend using products containing:

• hyaluronic acid;

• ceramides;

• natural oils;

• of panthenol.

Apply moisturizers 30 to 40 minutes before going outside.

Ignoring lip and eye protection

The skin around the lips and eyes is especially thin and vulnerable. Failure to take special care leads to weathering and premature wrinkles.

It is necessary to use:

• lip balms with SPF;

• nourishing creams for the eye area;

• restorative masks;

• protective sticks.

Sudden change of care products

Experimenting with new cosmetics in winter can trigger allergic reactions. The immune system is working hard due to seasonal colds.

Cosmetologists advise:

• Introduce new products gradually;

• perform an allergy test;

• do not change more than one product per week;

• choose hypoallergenic cosmetics.

Proper winter skin care requires a revision of the usual rituals and adaptation to cold weather. Avoiding common mistakes helps to preserve the health and beauty of the skin throughout the winter season.

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