Written By: Debjani Arora | Updated : December 30, 2015 1:11 PM IST
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During winters, your skin becomes dry and flaky as it gets robbed of its natural moisture. It's your face that goes through maximum damage. One way to combat winter dryness is to lather cold cream on your face. This helps gain lost moisture and make your face soft and supple. However, while restoring the moisture balance cold creams can be little tough on your complexion, making you look pale or dark. Here are 10 other lesser known causes of dry skin.
Why do cold creams steal your complexion?
Cold creams are thick, oil based and greasy in nature. When lathered generously on the face, they help regain lost moisture and fight winter dryness. However, cold creams are not meant to work on your complexion. In fact, if you apply cold cream and set out in the sun, you might look pale and tanned because its oil base attracts more dust and pollutants that form a thin layer on your face. On the other hand, when you wash your face after a while to get rid of grime, you might get back your natural complexion, explains Dr Apritam Goel, cosmetic dermatologist, Cutis Skin Studio, Mumbai. Here are four natural ways to get rid of sunburns at home.
However, continuous application of cold creams during the day, particularly if you are planning to be out in the sun, could be damaging to the skin. The trick is to choose a cream that has a silicone based primer and an acceptable SPF factor (preferably SPF 20+). Usually, a silicon based moisturiser with an SPF factor would be good for your skin while going outdoor during summers, says Dr Goel. Without an SPF factor and their thick oil base, cold creams are bound to make you look pale and tanned. Here is what you need to know about how to pick up the right sunscreen for your skin.
Tips to keep your skin glowing and moistened during winters
To restore moisture in your skin and keep your complexion glowing, follow these tricks:
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