Hydrated Skin
Introduction
Winter is here and it's time you start paying a little extra care and attention to your delicate skin. The cold temperature, chilling breeze, and unexpected climate conditions can be quite harsh on your skin, stripping away the natural oil and moisture from it. This often leaves your skin feeling dry, flaky and prone to irritation.
This season keep all the winter woes at bay and allow your skin to embrace the shift in weather with the right skincare products and routine to keep your skin healthy and hydrated throughout the colder months. Here is a detailed guide to choosing the most suitable and nourishing skin care practices for every skin type this winter season.
Understanding Winter Skin Woes and the Right Products to Treat Them
1. Dry and flaky skin:
Experiencing unwanted dryness and flaky skin appearance is quite common during this season. The only way to deal with this skin concern is by incorporating an intensely hydrating yet lightweight moisturiser like POND'S Fresh Glow Light Moisturiser With Vitamin E and Glycerin that gets instantly absorbed without clogging your pores. The Vitamin E and Glycerin-infused moisturiser helps hydrate, nourish, and replenish moisture levels in your skin for long hours.
2. Dull skin:
Due to a lack of hydration and moisturisation, it is quite common for your skin to appear dull and lifeless. If you don't have time to invest in a morning skincare routine, you can always incorporate Hyaluronic Acid based night gel in your night-time skincare routine to restore and lock in all the lost moisture properties in your skin. After applying a face serum, massage a small amount of Hyaluronic Acid based night gel like POND'S Hydra Light Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Night Gel on your skin and wake up with plumped, hydrated, and radiant-looking skin.
3. Increases skin sensitivity:
If you have sensitive or dry skin, cold temperatures and strong winds can be quite unforgiving on your skin. The shift in weather can lead to unwanted dryness, redness, and irritation. To balance these skin concerns, opt for more gentle yet hydrating skincare essentials like gel-based cleansers, intense moisturising creams, and hydrating face serum like POND'S Hydra Light Hyaluronic Acid Complex 2% Serum to maintain a more balanced and calm skin appearance.
4. Rough and dry body:
Similar to your face, the skin on your body also requires extra care and attention during the winter season. Rough skin, cracked heels, dry knees, and chapped elbows often emerge as some of the common skin concerns. Layering your skin with intense and hydrating gel body lotion like POND'S Hydra Miracle Hyaluronic Acid Gel Body Lotion will allow your skin to feel and appear its best throughout the cold days. For best results, ensure to apply the body lotion right after taking a shower.
Essential Steps to have a great Skin in Winter
1. Gentle cleansing:
Cleansing is essential and a non-negotiable step in your skincare routine. This step helps get rid of all the accumulated impurities, dirt, and dead cells that create a blockage in easy penetration of skincare ingredients into your skin. Use a gel-based and lightweight face wash infused with Hyaluronic Acid like POND'S Hydra Light Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Gel Face Wash that gently cleanses your skin without stripping away the natural oils or making your skin drier after the wash. Take a small amount of the face wash and use lukewarm water to cleanse your skin.
2. Hydrating serum:
After washing your face, use a soft cloth to pat dry your skin. Take a few drops of Hyaluronic Acid face serum of your choice or you can use the POND'S Face Serum mentioned above and spread it evenly using your fingertips. Allow the face serum to settle on your skin for at least a minute and refrain from touching your skin during that time.
3. Moisturising:
Once the face serum is completely absorbed and settled on your skin, the next step is to lock in the moisture in your skin. You can use a hydrating and nourishing Hyaluronic Acid face moisturiser to restore lost moisture and hydration levels in your skin. Additionally, you can follow the same steps for your night-time skincare routine and replace the moisturiser with POND'S Hydra Light Night Gel to experience naturally plump and hydrated skin every time you wake up in the morning.
4. Body moisturisation:
Don't neglect the rest of your body and moisturise generously using an intensely moisturising body lotion that keeps your skin hydrated for long hours. If you plan to stay outdoors for a long time, ensure to use a body lotion with SPF and hydrating active ingredients that help protect and lock in moisture in your skin even after getting exposed to the sun.
5. Sun protection:
As the last step, wrap up your routine using a broad-spectrum sunscreen with SPF 50 and PA+++ ratings to safeguard your skin from UVA and UVB rays. You can consider using a high SPF and broad-spectrum sunscreen like POND'S Sun Miracle SPF 50 PA+++ Crème Gel Sunscreen With Hyaluronic Acid for ultimate sun protection and care from one product. Squeeze two strips of sunscreen on your index and middle finger and apply it evenly all over your face and neck for at least 15 minutes before heading outdoors.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What skin products should you use in winter?
The cold temperature in the winter season can easily strip away the natural oils from your skin. Hence, you should use skincare products with Hyaluronic Acid and vitamin E that help restore moisture levels like a hydrating face serum and moisturising cream throughout the winter season to restore and lock in moisture in your skin.
2. What should you do for winter skincare?
For the winter skincare routine, incorporate skincare products rich in hydrating ingredients like Hyaluronic Acid that help restore moisture levels and keep your skin hydrated and plumped for long hours. You can include Hyaluronic Acid based gel face wash, moisturisers, and face serums to keep your skin supple and well nourished.
3. How to keep my skin moist and hydrated in winter?
During the winter season, switch to hydrating skincare products like Hyaluronic Acid face serum, Vitamin E moisturiser, and hydrating sunscreen that helps lock in moisture and cease it from easily stripping away.
4. How to manage dry skin in winter?
To manage dry skin in winter, focus on skin hydration by incorporating gentle cleansers, rich moisturisers with Hyaluronic Acid, and hydrated face serums for added nourishment. Don't forget to drink enough water, get sound sleep, and apply sunscreen every time you step outdoors to give ultimate care and protection.
Conclusion
A little extra care and choosing the right skincare products is all it takes to make your skin appear healthy, hydrated, and radiant throughout the winter season. Don't let the winter woes take away the natural shine and glow of your beautiful skin. Follow the skincare routine mentioned above and embrace the winter season with confidence and a glow that you cannot get enough of!
