The winter season adversely affects the condition of the skin of the face, even if thorough care was taken in summer and autumn. With the onset of winter, peeling and irritation appear on the delicate skin of the face. Treatment and skin care should be started with a visit to a beautician.
Only he will be able to find the necessary care for her, not only in the winter, but also for the whole year. Special studies and testing are carried out prior to prescribing care. With the help of which it is determined how moisturized the skin is, its degree of oiliness and age-related changes. But, there are general rules for the selection of face cream, so we will tell you about them.
Winter care or how to choose a cream
With the onset of winter, it is imperative to review the cosmetic shelves and replace summer creams with suitable for winter time... After all, in summer, a completely different care is required, which includes cleansing, intense hydration and protection.
And in the winter season, special attention should be paid to the same cleansing, intensive nutrition and increased protection.
Winter creams should be formulated with antioxidant complexes, peptides, vitamins, oils, and be fatty and thick in structure. Creams containing vitamin C will help to strengthen the skin and provide it with an energy charge, vitamins A (retinol), E help the cell regeneration process.
Mass market, professional series or luxury creams?
It is best to purchase creams from Russian manufacturers or professional ones, since they are more designed for the harsh winter climate in Russia than imported ones. Professional creams always contain more active ingredients than mass-market cosmetics (which are suitable only for young skin that does not have any pronounced problems).
But luxury creams, dearly beloved by us Chanel, Dior, Estee Lauder, rely more on selectivity and carefully protect it. We pay more not for the effectiveness and complexity of the formulations, but for delicate textures, subtle aromas and designer packaging.
When buying a new cream, always pay attention to the shelf life of the skin care product, as a rule, it does not exceed 30 months. After opening the package, it is advisable to write down the day when you started using the cream.
Cream application - important nuances
Before going outside, it is necessary to apply the cream on the skin at least half an hour in order for it to activate its properties. Otherwise, there will be the opposite effect - hypothermia of the skin.
You need to wash your face no later than an hour before leaving, after which you should apply the cream. After a few minutes, after the cream has been applied, you need to blot your face with a dry and clean napkin.
In winter, you need to consume a sufficient amount of vitamins in food, which also perfectly help to nourish the skin in a natural way.
Application steps
- 1) Cleansing. It must be done with special milk and foam (which draws impurities out of the pores and tightens the pores).
- 2) Toning. Toners, hydrolates help to normalize the PH balance of the skin, raise the skin tone and prepare for the application of the cream.
- 4) Applying the serum at night. They are absorbed into the skin quickly, moisturize and tone very well.
- 5) Application of the cream. It must be applied with patting movements in order for it to be well absorbed. Excess cream must be removed by applying a clean dry napkin. Do not regret night cream for the neck and décolleté.
Important rules
- If the skin is dry, spread a little oil (for example, shea, jojoba, argan) on the face right on top of the cream.
- Is your skin oily? Instead of a cream, you can use emulsions, gels, especially in the morning, before applying makeup. An emulsion (liquid cream) is a great option, very light texture.
- Not necessary apply cream all night long. This can cause swelling and clogged pores. Before going to bed, it is enough to apply the cream for an hour, followed by light washing.
- Not all preparations can be washed off with water, especially during the winter period. If in the process of washing you use scrubs or peels, you need to wait until they dry and shake off the remnants, then apply cosmetic milk.
Smooth, hydrated and elastic skin allows a woman to always be charming and stylish. Do not miss: dry skin, 7 grooming blunders you make.
