SKIN CARE IN WINTER

While a sunscreen throughout the year

  Amidst the round of seasons there something that never changes : the sun. Whatever the season, the sun continues to shine and you still need sunscreen to protect your skin from harmful ultraviolet rays. Apply makeup or moisturizer with SPF 15 on your face and all exposed areas of your skin. All winter , so you protect your skin from sunlight damage that . If you practice winter sports , apply a high solar screen. The way the snow reflects the rays of the sun is such that after a day on the slopes, you may very well find yourself severely burned . Sunscreen , especially if you use a product that contains retinoic as Retin -A or Renova acid because these products make you more prone to sunburn . And do not forget your lips. Consider applying the lip balm or wear a lipstick with integrated sunscreen.

Can not get enough moisture ?

  You get cold and you're eager to take a long hot shower to warm you ? Not so fast ! If hot showers have the power to warm , they can also dry out your skin because they tend to deprive the skin of its natural oils , hot but dry at the same time leaving . Instead, continue to take hot showers but do not last long . Dry with a towel and as your skin is still damp , apply a moisturizer. For very dry hands such as areas of skin , elbows, knees and heels, using a powerful moisturizer, specially formulated for dry skin . Use extra caution if you have sensitive skin. Scrubs and products that contain alpha- hydroxy acids may worsen an already dry and irritated skin. If your skin is in serious drought conditions , if you have eczema or winter itch , ask your pharmacist for a cream containing urea or consult your doctor about other treatment options. And prevent your skin from drying out , consider a humidifier that will maintain adequate moisture in the ambient air in your home .

  Follow these tips throughout the winter protect your skin against chapping, cracking and irritation that can cause a severe winter , when dry air and wind are combined.