Is your skin dry? Itchy? Irritated? If so, you are not alone. Dropping temperatures and humidity levels can wreak havoc on the delicate skin of the face. However, with a little more care and attention, it is still possible to have soft glowing skin – even in the winter. Using good skin care products can help you deal with that dry winter skin.
To start, always look for for a non-foaming cleanser. Any product that foams is not suitable for dry skin. It means it has detergent in it, and detergent will only dry the skin out more. A milky or creamy cleanser takes off makeup effectively, but will not dry the skin out. It is different than a foaming cleanser, so it may take some getting used to. Apply a small amount of the product to dry skin. Massage it in, then rinse or tissue it off. Use the cleanser two times a day – in the morning and at night.
After you cleanse, using a cotton pad, apply a toner formulated for dry skin. Toners are an important part of your beauty routine. Toners remove any left over cleanser, and they get your skin ready for treatment and moisturizer. The toner brings your skin to the proper pH level, allowing for better product absorption.
During the day, always use a moisturizer cream. This is a crucial step! I have really dry skin, but I don’t like that heavy feeling a lot of moisturizers leave on my skin. I try to look for moisturizers that are effective but feel light.
At night, use a separate night cream. It will be a little heavier than your day cream, but in the evening you don’t have to worry about makeup running off or your face looking shiny. Plus, when you get up in the morning, your skin will feel fabulous!
Keeping your skin healthy in the winter does not have to be difficult. You just have to make sure you are using the appropriate products.
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