Winter Skin Care: Tips from Dr. Kalpana Solanki

Your skin might quickly get irritated by cold, dry air. Fortunately, there are several strategies to address the root reasons for dry winter skin and maintain the suppleness and smoothness of your skin throughout the season.

Dr. Kalpana Solanki offers these key winter skincare tips to keep your skin hydrated and healthy throughout the colder months:

1. Moisturize Frequently

Your skin will retain and seal moisture better if you use thick moisturizers that contain ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and petroleum. The heavier the moisturizer, the better. Opt for thicker creams rather than thinner lotions.

2. Use Hydrating Cleaners Instead

Steer clear of strong face cleansers throughout the winter. Any cleanser that leaves you “squeaky clean” is often depriving your skin of its natural moisture. For everyday cleaning and makeup removal, use mild, moisturizing, fragrance-free cleansers.

3. In the winter, even acne-prone skin may require care.

To assist fight excessive dryness and peeling, use moisturizing, oil-free, fragrance-free moisturizers every day in addition to any topical acne treatments.

4. Take fewer hot showers

Long, steamy showers are desirable in the winter, but using hot water will make your skin even drier. Dr. Kalpana Solanki recommends,To prevent skin irritation, keep showers for 15 minutes and use lukewarm water.

5. Steer clear of scented products and harsh scrubs.

Scrubs, loofahs, and bath mitts can aggravate dry skin and cause flare-ups of eczema. If you have a history of dry skin or eczema, stay away from them.

6. Exfoliate for Skin That Is Smooth and Supple

Without gentle exfoliation, dry skin will continue to be dry. Instead of using abrasive scrubs, use lactic acid moisturizers, which work as both a humectant and an exfoliant, removing dead skin cells and attracting moisture to the skin at the same time.

7. Reduce Alcohol Consumption and Drink Plenty of Water

Everyday  alcohol consumption can cause dehydration. Limit these drinks and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated throughout the day. At night, humidifiers may help control the amount of moisture in your house, fight dryness even more, and encourage a dewy complexion.

8. Sunscreen is Still Necessary!

Even in winter, UVA rays can cause skin aging, and snow can reflect harmful UVB rays. Dr. Solanki suggests, Applying sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher daily and reapply if you’re spending more time outdoors,

9. Keep lip balm on hand.

Use a moisturizing lip balm with SPF every morning and throughout the day to lock in moisture and prevent chapped and burnt dry lips during winter pleasure.

10. Recognize Skincare Products That Cause Itching

Be mindful of chemicals like vitamin C, exfoliating acids, and retinoids that may irritate.  Dr. Kalpana Solanki advises, that to be able to use these topicals regularly throughout the winter without causing too much irritation, you might need to reduce their strength.

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