During the winter months, falling temperatures and moisture-starving harsh winds are the skin's biggest enemies. The skin is exposed to freezing cold outside and the drying effect of central heating inside; It loses its barrier, begins to flake and become sensitive.
Here are professional care strategies that will help you get through the winter season with soft and healthy skin:
1. The "Gentle" Period in Cleaning
It's time to shelve those harsh, purifying foam cleansers you use in the summer. It is essential to protect the skin's natural oils (sebum) in winter.
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Milk or Oil Based Cleansers: Cleanses the skin without drying it and prevents moisture loss during washing.
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Avoid Hot Water: Very hot water melts the protective oil layer on the skin. Always choose warm water instead.
2. Update Your Moisturization Strategy
Light lotions may be insufficient in winter. It is necessary to focus on more intense, occlusive content.
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Content Control: The content of your humidifier contains ceramides, hyaluronic acid and glycerin.
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Barrier Repair: Products containing squalene or shea butter, which strengthen the skin barrier, act as a shield against external factors.
3. "Less is More" When it comes to Peeling
Skin may have difficulty renewing itself in winter, but abrading the skin to get rid of dead skin is a big mistake.
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Chemical Exfoliants: Low concentration Lactic Acid (AHA) instead of hard granular peelings. Prefer hygroscopic acids such as.
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Frequency: It is sufficient to apply once a week, at most 2 times.
4. Don't Forget Sunscreen
One of the most common mistakes is to let go of the guard when the sun hides behind the clouds. However, UVA rays reach the skin by reflecting from clouds and snow 365 days a year; It causes premature aging and blemishes.
Winter Maintenance Table: Morning etc. Evening
| Step | Morning Routine | Evening Routine |
| Purge | Warm water or gentle milk only | Oil-based cleaner + Water-based cleaner |
| Serum | Vitamin C or Hyaluronic Acid | Retinol or Barrier Repair Serum |
| Humidification | Daily barrier cream | Intensive night cream or face oil |
| Protection | Sunscreen with at least SPF 30 | - |
Pro Tips
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Increase Humidity in the Air: Using a humidifier (vaporizer) at home or in the office helps your skin draw moisture from the air.
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Lips and Hands: These areas, which have the thinnest skin, are the first to be affected by winter. Be sure to keep a barrier effective lip balm and intense hand cream in your bag.
Remember: Skin care starts not only from the outside, but also from the inside. Although the feeling of thirst decreases in winter, drinking at least 2 liters of water a day keeps your cells full.