Skincare: winter essentials

The cold and dry winter air are no gift for our skin. As soon as the cold season begins we are prone to dryness, redness and tightness. How to pamper your skin throughout the winter to keep it glowing with health and beauty? We provide you with everything you need in your beauty bag in this article!

How does winter harm our skin?

Winter aggressions such as cold, wind and heating tend to weaken the skin. But there are two situations that make aggression worse, such as facing extreme conditions when riding a motorcycle or going skiing in the mountains. Likewise, every day when the skin experiences a sudden change in temperature between the winter cold outside and the heat emanating from your heating.

The body tries as best it can to maintain a constant temperature. To do this, it goes into antifreeze mode, pushing the blood vessels to dilate further. And this is particularly visible on the thin and fragile areas of the skin, on the face. Hence the red cheek effect during winter. Worse still, this leads to unparalleled skin dehydration.

You should know that the cold of winter destroys the hydrolipidic barrier, making the skin dry, rough and cracked. At the same time, sebum production decreases and the little that remains becomes less liquid. You then find yourself with totally dehydrated skin.

What measures should you take against the winter cold?

It is necessary at all costs to protect the skin from the cold by wrapping it with a solid barrier. From the first drop in temperature, the skin must be intensely nourished and hydrated. At the same time, cell regeneration must be boosted to keep skin fresh, smooth, soft and luminous. Here is a list of products that you should adopt on a daily basis:

A creamier makeup remover : faced with a dry and hostile climate, you should swap your foaming makeup remover with a richer and creamier product. Instead, try a milk, cream or even an oil that gently removes makeup from your face .

An effective exfoliating product : during winter, it is more than essential to help the skin get rid of dead cells and toxins to help it regenerate better. You can use our AHA exfoliating gel which combines chemical and mechanical exfoliation to boost cell renewal without stressing the skin.

A sun filter : UVB rays remain present even when the sun does not burn like in summer. It is advisable to use a cream with an SPF of at least 30 to protect yourself from sun damage such as burning, overproduction of melanin and the appearance of hyperpigmentation spots.

A nourishing mask : although it is necessary to reduce the frequency of exfoliation a little, it is on the other hand necessary to increase the frequency of masks. The skin more than needs to be nourished, hydrated and repaired in the face of the cold.

Good hydration : hydration is the last step and not the least when it comes to taking care of your skin in winter. Use a cream that deeply hydrates while protecting the skin from free radicals. Also don't forget to take particular care of sensitive areas like the eye area , lips and hands.