Is Your Winter Skin Care Optimized? Here Are Some Tips. . .

By Ira Dovenmuehler


The methods in which we handle our skin should be dependent on the type of climate we are experiencing at the time.

We do know that our skin may need one particular thing in the summer and quite the opposite in the winter; the same being true with the other seasons. It can be quite disconcerting trying to maintain healthy skin. After reading this article you should be better armed with the information you will need to sustain healthy skin during the coldest seasons.

Getting advice from a dermatologist is a good idea. When you visit your dermatologist, they should be able to distinguish the origin of your skin predicament and by knowing the cause, have a solution. When you are experiencing intense skin issues, they will likely set you up with a treatment that will remedy the situation.

As moisturizers are somewhat alike; they also have their own characteristics. The basic make up of one may be water, while another is oil. The right moisturizer for your skin should be matched with your skin type. When you skin is full of natural oils, you will need to stay away from oil based moisturizers to avoid nasty skin eruptions. An oil based moisturizer would be perfect for skin that is dry.

In order to choose a proper cleansing cream for wintertime use, find one that is moisturizing and avoid those that dehydrate your skin. When you are deciding on a moisturizer to apply to your skin after you cleanse and tone it, a good selection would be one that is milk-based. These types of moisturizers are wonderful on your skin and leave it soft and pliable. Your toner, which actually should be applied after your cleanser and before your moisturizer, shouldn't contain alcohol, as that is one of the drying ingredients you should avoid in the winter. It's not hard to pick the correct products for the season. Just choose products that counter what the weather offers. For instance, in winter your skin will be dry, so you need to hydrate. In summer, your skin will be oily and moist so you need products to dry it out.

In the summertime, we're used to having to deal with excess oil and overly moist skin. But you have to make a mind shift when winter weather approaches, because your skin won't be subjected to the same conditions as in the summer. You need entirely different skin care products in the winter months than you used during the summer. Whether it's winter or summer, if you have a skin condition that may not be related to the weather, make an appointment with a dermatologist and get the problem resolved.




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