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Dry Skin Care In Winter: How To Deal With Dry Weather?

Ms. Smitakshi Guha

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Winter is around the corner! The cool climate, beautiful flowers, pleasant weather—everything is so beautiful about this season. This season is a celebration in itself, especially in India, since for most of the year, we crave some cold to beat the heat. But one thing that comes along with all this goodness is dry skin. Dry skin in winter is so common.

With humidity levels dropping and the cold temperature rising, keeping your skin hydrated and healthy can be challenging. Are you also worried about your skin becoming dry? Then, do not worry. You are in the right spot. We will be looking into some tips and tricks on how to deal with dry weather and dry skin. We will see certain tips for dry skincare in winter given by dermatologists. In case you have any issues, feel free to contact a dermatologist.

Causes and Symptoms Of Dry Skin

Before going to the solutions, let us try and understand the causes and symptoms of dry skin. The primary causes of dry skin include a lack of essential oils in the skin as well as a lack of sufficient water in the outermost layer of the skin.

Some of the common symptoms of dry skin include severe itching, dry or rough texture, skin infections, skin irritation, peeling skin etc.

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Tips and Tricks For Your Dry Skin During Winters

Stay Hydrated

Hydration is the key. Your body needs sufficient water to deal with dry skin. Usually during winter, we do not feel thirsty and hence we do not drink water. We assume that we need to drink water only to quench our thirst. But that’s not true. Water is essential to keep your body hydrated as it’s a fact that our body requires 70% of the water in a day. So make sure you meet your daily water intake goals. Also, during winters the excessive use of hot water for baths also has a harsh effect on the skin, depriving it of its natural oils thus making it drier. It’s recommended to use body-temperature water for baths.

To minimize your body’s water loss due to perspiration, you can layer your clothing instead of wearing heavy woollen clothes. You can also try some natural, hydrating face masks containing hyaluronic acid in order to prevent dryness of the skin.

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Avoid extreme showers

You need to avoid both too-cold and too hot water baths. This will affect your skin removing all the essential oils, leaving it patchy and dry. Go for lukewarm water instead as it will soothe your skin without harming it. You can end your bath routine with some cold water so that your pores are well-closed after the essential moisture gets locked in.

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Use the right moisturizer

Moisturizing is a must in your daily skincare routine. During winter, the need to moisturize intensifies. However, be careful about the type of moisturizer you choose since dry skin needs heavy moisturizers while oily skin needs light, water-based moisturizers. Make it a habit to moisturize every day after bath while your skin is still damp so that the moisturizer is well-absorbed by your skin.

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MFine Ceramide + 8% Vitamin C Moisturizer

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Healthy Diet

Try to eat foods rich in collagen. Collagen is an essential protein responsible for your skin’s elasticity, firmness, and smoothness. If you have dry skin, make sure you include a lot of collagen-rich foods in your daily diet. These foods include carrots, strawberries, tomatoes, red peppers, spinach, and beans, among others.

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Use a good hand cream

As Linden Tyler said, “Invest in your skin. It is going to represent you for a very long time.” Make sure you talk to a dermatologist and ask for a good cream. Your hands lose moisture easily, given how agile they are all day long. So, keep a hand cream handy (pun unintended) at all times and make sure you moisturize your hands well to avoid any drying and peeling issues.

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Sunscreen

Are you wondering that it’s winter and not summer, then why sunscreen? Yes, sunscreen is essential in winter as well. It’s true that the impact of UV rays during winter is low but that doesn’t take away their potential to cause wrinkles, premature ageing, as well as skin damage in people.

If you have dry skin, then do try out MFine Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50/PA+++

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Select the correct and the best winter essentials

You need to choose the right clothing during winter. The right clothes will keep you warm during the season. You need to take care of all the moisturizing and also keep yourself adequately warm during the winter. Make sure you choose the appropriate winter essentials, which include socks, cardigans, etc., according to the place you live in. Always go for layered clothing, since your activities and the weather would together impact how cold or hot you feel. Getting decked up in heavy woollen outfits can irritate dry skin further, so try to avoid them.

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Conclusion

Follow all the above tips to enjoy the winter season. In case you’ve any queries concerning skincare for dry skin or other skin types, you can now consult top dermatologists on the MFine app right away.