Cold weather and heat will dry, damage and injure the outer barrier of skin. We should seal in what those layers need to stay healthy and moist. Dehydrated skin lacks moisture, but oils are what seals the barrier in order to keep water inside.
Here are some external tips to keep winter skin in top shape
- Lower the thermostat
- Avoid hot showers or baths
- Drink more water (dry weather and cold medicines cause dehydration)
- Do not slack off on the sunscreen
Here's how to get the most out of your products
- Layer products like you layer clothes in the winter
- Use a a daily exfoliant and a moisturizer that will trap moisture and increase skin’s moisturizing ability
- Don’t just add twice the amount of cream. When outside be sure to use a product with silicone and/or shea butter
Here are some product suggestions
- Kinerase - Uses kinetin and zeitin to seal in moisture, has glycerin
- Anthelios with mexoryl - Has sunscreen and dimethicone, glycerin, stearic acid
- Derma Rx Rejuvenator - For red skin, uses glycosaminoglycans and glycerin for moisturizing
- Kinerase Lip Treatment - Jojoba and grape seed oil, hyaluronic acid, kinetin, oligopeptide
