Although moderately cold weather is good for the health of your skin because it constrains blood vessels in your skin. As a result, your blood vessels are less likely to undergo redness and swelling due to a reduction in blood flow. In winter, your skin does not produce a lot of sebum oil, which means you will have fewer acne breakouts. 

On the other hand, cold weather can cause many problems for your skin, such as dryness, itchiness, irritation, etc. Dry skin is very common in cold winter months when the level of humidity outside drops. Cold and dry air can lead to dehydration of your skin, which makes it feel dry, tight, and flaky. That’s why in today’s article, we will give you a few tips to keep your skin healthy in cold weather. 

Your skin can experience more fluctuations in moisture and temperature in the surrounding during the winter. That’s why you get annoying symptoms like irritation, dryness, and flakiness. It is essential to keep your skin hydrated and drink at least 8-12 glasses of water daily.

Staying hydrated helps you flush out toxins from your body and maintain your homeostatic balance. Hydration helps nourish your skin, fight off wrinkles and fine lines, as well as give your skin a healthy glow.

Using a moisturizer in winter is important to ensure your skin’s protection against the cold weather. Skincare experts and dermatologists recommend moisturizing your skin after you have taken a shower.

You will have hydrated skin after the shower and when you apply the moisturizer at this time, it will immediately lock in hydration. A daily moisturizer in cold weather is essential to maintain your skin’s moisture barrier.

Some vegetables like celery and cucumbers contain a lot of water, which will keep your skin hydrated throughout the winter. Therefore, we recommend you to eat veggies during the cold winter months.

Pumpkin, red peppers, carrots, and sweet potatoes are a rich source of natural antioxidants, such as beta-carotene, which boosts your skin’s health. It also increases your skin defenses against ultraviolet (UV) radiation and maintains a healthy skin appearance.

Moreover, don’t forget to add dark leafy green vegetables to your diet. These include spinach, collard greens, kale, etc., which are excellent sources of essential vitamins like vitamin A, B, C, and E. These veggies also contain healthy omega-3 fatty acids and iron that help reduce skin inflammation.

Skincare products containing chemicals such as parabens, phthalates, and sulfates can cause significant damage to your skin, especially during the winter. It is because, in cold weather, your skin loses moisture and tends to be drier.

On the other hand, you can use essential oils for your skin, which contain natural ingredients to keep your skin hydrated during the winter. For example, one such natural product is coconut oil, which is full of healthy fatty acids that act as a barrier on the skin.

Coconut oil keeps the moisture locked in the skin. It also has incredible antifungal and antibacterial properties to protect your skin from environmental pollutants, especially during the harsh winter months.

The vicious winds and freezing temperatures in winter can leave your skin dry. It means the UV rays of the sun will easily penetrate your skin, which can cause sunburns, even during the colder months.

Exposure to the sun’s UV rays can lead to premature aging of the skin, which eventually cause wrinkles, fine lines, liver spots, leathery skin, and solar elastosis. Therefore, dermatologists recommend wearing sunscreen on exposed skin when the rays of the sun are strongest – i.e. between 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.