The heatwave is now far behind us, temperatures are dropping, and our bodies and skin are suffering from the cold, so to try to prevent our faces from drying out, our lips from chapped and redness or fine lines from taking over, here are the beauty tips to apply from November.
What happens when our skin is cold
During the winter months, our skin suffers the damaging, drying effects of cold and wind, as well as low humidity levels caused by indoor heating. Instead of warming up, long, hot showers and turning up the radiator to the max tend to draw moisture from our bodies, leaving our skin dry, irritated, and prone to cracking.
The reason? One of the skin's main functions is to act as a protective barrier against external aggressions and prevent water loss. The outer layer of the skin, called the stratum corneum, is made up of lipids, among other things, whose levels must be high enough to produce a good level of hydration.
When it's cold, the skin produces fewer lipids, which dries it out and makes it more vulnerable. It is therefore important to protect, moisturize, and nourish it well.
The importance of staying well hydrated
While summer skincare products tend to have lighter textures, winter formulas need to be richer in moisturizing ingredients, regardless of your skin type.
Applied morning and evening to the skin, they retain moisture and prevent water loss. The richer the treatment is in oils, the better it will protect the skin.
Nutricia Super-Comforting Balm contains coconut, sweet almond, raspberry seed, and meadowfoam oils. A bath of intense nutrition for even the driest skin that reduces tightness and redness due to dryness.
Lips also need protection, as they are prone to chapping and bleeding. Use a treatment like Nutricia Cocoon Lip Balm, made with beeswax, which intensely nourishes, soothes, and protects even the driest and most damaged lips throughout the day.
Just as you wear undershirts, sweaters, vests and coats to keep warm, your skin also needs several layers to protect itself from the cold.
We start by cleansing the skin and then apply a hydrating serum like the Adpatogenic Rehydrating Serum which will instantly penetrate the skin. To seal in this hydration, it is important to apply a cream like the Nutricia Super-Comforting Balm which, unlike serums, will form a physical barrier on the surface of the skin to retain water. Finally, know that even in winter, it is important to regularly exfoliate dead skin cells to maintain a radiant complexion.
The right body routine
Were you thinking about warming up in a hot shower or soaking in a bubble bath? Too hot water tends to strip the skin of its natural oils. Therefore, a long, hot shower can significantly lower its moisture content and leave it extremely dry. Instead, use lukewarm water and reduce the time spent to a maximum of 10-15 minutes.
After showering or bathing, don't rub your skin, but gently pat it dry with a towel. Then apply a moisturizing balm like Nourishing Body Cream, paying particular attention to dry areas. Finally, the best way to keep your skin as hydrated and protected as possible is to wash in the evening directly before bed.
Very dry skin emergency
When the outside air is cold and dry, moisture evaporates from your skin more quickly, causing an unpleasant feeling of tightness, as if your skin is about to crack with every movement. In this case, once you get home, apply an express sheet mask like the nourishing and comforting Morning Mask “Winter is coming” which will soothe and warm the skin instantly.