The winter period subjects our skin to serious trials. It becomes more sensitive, more frequently irritated, and peels. This is influenced by temperature changes, frosty wind, and a range of other factors. Proper skin care in winter with special products, such as face creams, will help prevent and get rid of negative consequences.

In this article, we will examine the most common problems and how to combat them. We will find out what care is necessary for sensitive skin in winter. We will give several useful tips on the topic.

Why Winter Skin Care is Important

Cold weather is the main enemy of the epidermis. Due to low temperatures, especially with strong wind, blood circulation slows down on the surface of the skin. Vessels supply the skin with necessary substances less effectively. As a result, dryness forms, the hydrolipid mantle is damaged, and the skin barrier is weakened.

Without proper facial skin care in winter, unpleasant consequences may arise, namely:

  • chafing (windburn);
  • peeling and dryness;
  • redness;
  • allergic reactions;
  • exacerbation of chronic diseases.

Special cosmetic products, such as natural face oils from the Ukrainian brand Hillary Cosmetics, will allow for full facial skin care in winter. Their action is aimed at stimulating cells, creating a protective barrier, moisturizing, and nourishing.

What Facial Skin Care Should Be Like in Winter

The main thing is to correctly approach the selection of care products for a specific skin type and condition. It is important that they retain moisture at a sufficient level, nourish, and protect the epidermis from external factors.

Here are the key stages of facial care in winter:

  • Moisturizing and Nourishment. This is the foundation for keeping the skin healthy, young, and beautiful. In the winter period, it is recommended to choose more rich creams, serums, and tonics. Among our products, the following are most in demand: Smart Hyaluronic Serum, Centella Ampoule Serum, Niacinamide, Blue Retinol Serum, and DeepRenew Trio Serum. It is worth understanding that facial skin care in winter may differ from care for the hands and other parts of the body. The sequence of using care products must also be observed. For example, it is most effective to use a moisturizing serum or a strengthening natural oil paired with a cream.
  • Delicate Cleansing. Care for oily facial skin in winter should be gentle. It is important to avoid aggressive products, preferring mild cleansing. In this way, it will be possible to delicately remove makeup, eliminate impurities and excess oil, and keep subcutaneous sebum secretion at an optimal level. During facial care in winter, it is not necessary to give up peelings. Specialized Hillary Cosmetics care products have a delicate composition with small microgranules that softly remove the dead layer without damaging the skin.
  • Protection from Cold and Wind. Without proper care for the skin of the hands and face in winter, the stratum corneum of the epidermis is noticeably weakened. As a result, a feeling of tightness, dryness, and general discomfort appears. In some cases, severe windburn is observed (with overly dry skin). Before going outside, it is recommended to use face creams that will provide reliable protection for dry and dehydrated skin. The most effective are: Ceramide Cream, Vitamin C Bright Eye Cream, Daily Moist 365 Relief Cream, and Corneotherapy Intense Care. It is also worth giving preference to under-eye patches, serums, and tonics, which additionally saturate and soften the skin, accelerating its recovery. Do not forget about protective lip balms and glosses.

Dry Skin Care in Winter: Useful Tips

Care products are not the only way to maintain the good condition of your skin. There are several simple but useful recommendations that allow you to preserve a healthy look and natural radiance of the skin:

  • Maintain Hydration Levels. Maintaining an optimal water balance is one of the main ways to avoid skin problems in the winter season. It is recommended to drink more water, tea, and other drinks (except dehydrating ones, such as alcohol or coffee).
  • Avoid Prolonged Contact with Hot Water. The longer you are in the shower or bath, the higher the probability that the hydrolipid film on the skin will be washed away. From this, dryness will quickly appear, especially with regular contact with hard water. If you still love to enjoy a hot shower or bath, it is recommended to additionally moisturize the skin after the procedure with special nourishing formulas. This way, it will remain elastic and soft even in cold weather.
  • Use Sunscreen. Even in winter, it is recommended to use SPF products. Especially when the weather is clear or slightly cloudy. On such days, the sun influences the skin most intensively. Using SPF products will help prevent the appearance of pigment spots and premature skin aging.

Summary

 

Our skin in winter is in dire need of additional care. It is not necessary to use a whole complex of cosmetic products. It is enough to follow standard recommendations, considering the individual characteristics of the skin. It is recommended to give preference only to natural care products for the face and body that have a mild and noticeable effect and remain completely safe.

You can select such products in the hillary.ua online store. We offer a wide choice of high-quality cosmetics for gentle and effective skin care in winter.