As winter starts to approach, it\u2019s time to begin thinking about ways to best prepare your skin for the chilly temps it\u2019s about to face. To ensure you get everything your skin needs when seasons change, here are six tips on how to prepare your skin for winter.<\/p>\n
During summer, the air is usually more humid, meaning that a light lotion is all your skin needs to remain hydrated all day long. However, once winter sets it and air becomes drier, a lotion is not going to be enough to give your skin the moisture it needs. Instead, you should use a thicker moisturiser, and preferably one that has the following ingredients:<\/p>\n
You might be wondering why you need these ingredients.<\/p>\n
First off, they are so good for your skin. They help create a stronger natural barrier against the harsh winds, dry air and cold temperatures. This prevents moisture from escaping from your skin while keeping any germs and bacteria at bay.<\/p>\n
Cleansers are important when it comes to protecting your skin during winter. The only downside is that many people use cleansers with the wrong pH.<\/p>\n
To understand this more closely, you first need to know what pH means:<\/p>\n
pH is an acronym for potential hydrogen, and in essence, refers to the acidic\/alkaline nature of something. In this case, would be your skin.<\/p>\n
Certain ingredients such as vinegar are acidic, while others such as milk of magnesia are alkaline. Combining alkaline and acidic substances helps them balance each other out.<\/p>\n
Your skin has an ideal pH of about 5.5. If it becomes too alkaline, it dries out. If it becomes too acidic, it breaks out and causes irritation.<\/p>\n
So, how do cleansers help your skin during winter?<\/em><\/p>\n Well, cleansers contain ingredients that help keep your skin clean. However, most cleansers are acidic, and this can have an impact on your skin.<\/p>\n The best way to ensure you have a cleanser that will effectively work to help your skin during winter is by avoiding ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulphate, triclosan and amino fruit acids. You can even consider buying an electric cleansing brush for your face<\/a>.<\/p>\n When it comes to skincare, people always place a lot of emphasis on topical treatments. But it\u2019s equally important to take a holistic approach to skincare, meaning you should take care of your skin from the inside out.<\/p>\n Your skin desperately needs extra hydration during winter, making it mandatory to drink a lot of water every day.<\/p>\n But what if you don\u2019t really like drinking water during colder months?<\/p>\n3. Drink more water, more frequently<\/h2>\n