Simple Tips To Keep Your Skin Glowing Even In Winter

It is true that in winter keeping skin as hydrated and glowing as summer can be a real headache. How can we be sure that our skin withstands the season without too much damage? Our tips here!

The cold, the greyness, the lack of sun and add above all that: a reconfinement. Clearly, our skin can quickly lose its hydration, its vitality and be prone to skin aging. Indeed, staying indoors for too long can be bad for the skin because of the high level of pollution in our homes. Chlorinated water, freezing cold and the relaxation of our skincare routine complete this demonic cocktail for the epidermis. So don't panic, to find super hydrated skin in winter, here are 6 simple tips to apply daily.

1. CONTINUE YOUR USUAL CARE ROUTINE

Obviously, this first tip is for those who are already well versed and who have a care ceremony that holds up. For those, keep going. While it is true that you have to vary your beauty routine regularly, do not suddenly opt for a much richer or greasy product on the pretext that it is colder. This action would have an opposite effect for the skin which would not understand this sudden aggression and would defend itself by causing imperfections. On the other hand, if we feel that the summer routine is too light, of course, we can switch to creamier products.

And for those who don't have a skincare routine, we remind you of the recommended combo: gentle cleanser, moisturizing/anti-aging serum, vitamin C serum, moisturizing eye contour, moisturizing day cream. It's three times nothing.

2. ACCUMULATE THE LAYERS

We notice quite quickly, in winter, that our skin becomes dehydrated. It pulls, it cracks or it peels... So many symptoms that indicate that you have to move up a gear. A good trick is to proceed with “layering”. We already know this term in fashion - it consists of piling up layers of clothing - and for beauty it is the same concept. We are going to come and stack layers of products. But be careful, we do not do anything. We start with water-based and very fluid serums, passing through light moisturizing creams then those that are richer to finish with fatty oils. Go from lightest to thickest. The oil will act as a protective shield for the skin and will help retain moisture.

3. PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR HYGIENE OF LIFE

Well, we're not going to blame each other. This is not the time for. But confinement in winter rhymes with life as a homebody. If in appearance it may seem royal, deep down we know that it is really not ideal for the body. Deprived of outdoors (outside confinement, we go out less and less anyway), our vitamin D levels drop drastically. So the next tip is to just keep taking care of yourself. Eat as many fruits and vegetables as possible, cleanse your skin, protect it... You have to keep it active. And don't turn the heat up too high! It’s as bad for the skin as it is for the environment.

4. TO DRINK A LOT OF WATER

We've been told this since we were kids, and for good reason. Water is the key to deeply hydrated skin. It will be nice to spread cream all day, it will only penetrate the upper layers. Drinking plenty of water - at least 1.5 liters - will hydrate the whole organ. The skin will therefore be more supple, stronger and will hold better. Not to mention the complexion and imperfections that may disappear.

4. DO EXFOLIATIONS

We often think, wrongly, that scrubs and exfoliations are to be avoided in winter. Well, that's wrong. In part. Of course, we are not going to come and do an aggressive sea salt scrub on weakened skin. But a very gentle exfoliation will help remove dead cells and regenerate the skin. We will then get rid of this lazy layer and reveal a dapper skin. Plus, exfoliation will prevent breakouts from clogged pores.

5. SPRAY A MIST ON YOUR FACE

An accessory thought to be reserved for the heat waves of August. And yet, the mist allows good continuous hydration of the skin. Be careful though, because a mist can have the opposite effect if it doesn't contain the right ingredients. It will have to include a moisturizing active ingredient in its composition. The Eight Hour mists from Elizabeth Arden or the Hydra Beauty Essence Mist from Chanel will have this refreshing and hydrating effect with just one hit of “pschit”.