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The cold, hot showers, lack of sun, and temperature variations are anything but the skin’s best allies in winter. Result, it becomes drier, tight, and can even be covered with redness. Misdeeds which are however not immutable, and can disappear thanks to a few natural gestures within everyone’s reach. Here are three that will help you keep your skin perfectly hydrated throughout the winter.
If users of social networks compete in ingenuity to offer a thousand and one tricks intended to nourish their skin in depth, like slugging and lip basting, it is clear that these solutions are not the most natural. However, there are many things to do on a daily basis so as not to subject your skin to the misdeeds of winter, and that starts… on the plate.
Water, vitamins, fatty acids
Feeding your skin does not only mean spreading it with creams or oils of all kinds, but providing the necessary inputs for its proper functioning. This is of course valid from the inside as well as from the outside. The content of the plate therefore has a major influence on its appearance, especially in winter. Seasonal fruits and vegetables are essential to boost skin hydration. Spinach, cabbage, pumpkins, oranges, kiwis, endives, clementines, or grapefruit, are among the essentials to consume without moderation in winter. But sources of omega-3s, such as tuna, salmon, mackerel, or sardines, also help maintain skin hydration, as do almonds and walnuts. Not surprisingly, it is essential to drink water, and avoid alcohol and coffee, to reduce the risk of skin dryness.
The importance of vegetable oils
Who says natural beauty, says vegetable oils… on the condition, however, of choosing them well. It is best to opt for a virgin vegetable oil, first cold pressed and, if possible, organic. It now remains to determine which ones will really nourish your skin in depth. The advantage is that the offer is particularly extensive. Avocado, sweet almond, argan, jojoba, or coconut oils, to name a few, are perfect for this use. Note also that butter ticks all the boxes, like shea butter which moisturizes the skin while providing suppleness and elasticity.
Do not neglect your beauty routine
Contrary to popular belief, weekly scrubs and masks do not contribute to drying out the skin in winter. On the contrary, the first prepare it to receive care, while the second allow it to be nourished in depth. The masks can also be applied longer than usual, more than 15 minutes on average, for optimal hydration. Unsurprisingly, the skin must be cleansed daily, and cleaned twice a day. An essential beauty routine to keep skin perfectly hydrated.