Winter is probably the favourite time of the year for most of us. Wearing oversized hoodies, sipping hot chocolate and curling up in your blanket when the temperature drops are some of the few joys that come with this season. But it can wreak havoc on your skin and hair – making it dry, itchy and irritated. Taking a hot shower may seem like a good idea to get relief from dry skin in winter but it can actually dry your skin out by stripping the natural oils and make matters worse.
Putting in some effort and special care can save your skin from looking flaky and dry. Here are some of the things you can keep in mind while forming a skincare regimen for dry skin in winter.
1. Limit shower time and temperature
Long, hot water showers can be comforting during the cold season but this is a sin when it comes to taking care of your dry skin in winter. Spending a long time under the shower and with the temperature turned up can wash away all the natural oils off your skin, leaving it looking dry, dull and flaky.
2. Moisturize skin right after a shower
While taking care of your dry skin in winter, moisturize your skin right after you shower. Most of us wait for our skin to be completely dry before we move on to the next step. But did you know your skin absorbs the moisturizer better when it is still damp? This little tip will ensure your skin stays moisturized for a long time, thereby removing the need for frequent applications.
