The weather in Mumbai is starting to dry marking the onset of the winter season. This calls for adopting a winter-appropriate skincare routine. Experts list down hassle-free skincare tips
Having a winter skincare regime in place well in advance can go a long way in avoiding skin issues born out of harsh weather. Photo Courtesy: iStock
- One may not change the skincare much unless the skin dries up
- However, one must make some key changes keeping in mind the change in weather
- Having a winter skincare regime in place well in advance helps prevent dry and itchy skin
Itchy skin, dry nose and chapped lips indicate the onset of winter season in the city. While we all look forward to some relief from the blazing heat, it must be known that the pleasant weather in Mumbai comes with its own set of woes, dry skin being the most common.
Further, persistent poor air quality and pollution from Diwali are most likely to worsen the skin issues for many city residents. To address this concern and aid Mumbaikars, especially those with sensitive skin, Mid-day Online knocked on the doors of dermatologists to get some key winter skincare tips.
Although dry skin is the most common skin condition in dry weather, other issues like dry eczemas, psoriasis, atopic dermatitis, prurigo, xerotic eczemas, frizzy hair, and brittle nails are known to exacerbate during the winter season. Experts say, having a winter skincare regime in place well in advance can go a long way in avoiding skin issues born out of harsh weather.
“In Mumbai, the weather is not so cold. Hence, one may not change the skincare much unless the skin dries up. However, one must make some key changes keeping in mind the change in weather,” says Dr Shefali Trasi Nerurkar, consultant dermatologist, Dr Trasi Clinic and La Piel Skin Clinic.
Adding to this, Dr Reshma Vishnani, consultant dermatologist, trichologist and aesthetic dermatologist, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, says, “For us Mumbaikars though the drop in temperature and decrease in humidity in these months will give us a relief from the excessive sweating, it becomes difficult for the skin to retain the natural moisture making it more sensitive and prone to dryness along with flaky skin and hair. This makes it necessary to have a winter-appropriate skincare routine in place.”
The winter skincare mantra
When it comes to using the correct products, you must always use hydrating skincare items during winter. Include gentle non-soapy and fragrance-free cleansers to wash the face and the body. One can use micellar cleansers that are gentle on the skin.
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