Smart and Easy Winter Skin Care Regimen

Don’t let the winter dictate your routine. You can work and travel as easily and comfortably as any other season. Carry your skin care products with you. Cleanse and tone your skin daily. Protect it from sun’s UV rays with a good sun protection cream even in winter and when there is overcast.

Winter can cause excessive dryness in some skin types; if the dryness persists you should consult a dermatologist. If dryness accompanies itching resulting in rashes, it is high time you bring your problems to the attention of a qualified doctor and a dermatologist.

A carefully thought out winter skin care routine can keep your skin healthy and glowing if you follow the tips and choose your skin care products diligently.

Who does not love a hot shower bath especially in winter, Beware- however, hot water will leave your skin dry.

Hot or lukewarm water is good for relaxing the body when it is tense, after a tired work-out. However, best temperature of bathing water is your body temperature. Cold temperatures lure us into hot sauna and longer baths which is not good for skin.

Use bath salts and mild soaps that contain lots of moisturizer. Mild fragranced soaps that are organic can be a good choice. So not use medicated soaps unless it is absolutely necessary, they can be harsh to the skin.

Lips are the most delicate and sensitive parts of our body which are exposed to the harsh winter temperatures. Lips have fewer sebaceous glands and no pigmentation, which exposes them to UV damage and dryness.

Applying moisturizer to the lips daily is a good way to keep them healthy and soft. Products that are organic and natural will contain, aloe-vera, cocoa butter, petroleum products such as dimethicone, beeswax. Look for the presence of vitamin A and E in skin care products.