5 Ways to Say Goodbye to Winter Dry Skin

Winter skincare We all love the winter season for its fair share of reasons. From snuggling up in a warm blanket to sipping hot cocoa in a chilly morning to celebrating the holidays with family and friends, winter gives plenty of reasons to enjoy the season to the fullest. But, amid all the warmth, love, fun, and excitement, it’s crucial to take proper care of your skin in the dry, cold weather. The cool winds, low humidity and heating take a toll on your skin making it look dry and flaky. Thankfully, there are plenty of ways through which you can provide proper nourishment to your skin to keep it looking soft, supple and glowing. Here, Dr. Manjyot Gautam, MBBS, MD Dermatology, Professor - Department of Dermatology, Dr D Y Patil Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai, and Medical Consultant, ENTOD Pharmaceuticals, suggests 5 ways to say goodbye to winter dry skin:Final words With the tips mentioned above, one need not worry about dry and flaky skin in chilly weather. These valuable tips will help skin become healthy and glowing and keep skin dryness at bay. Moreover, we must remember to take care of overall health backed by diet and exercise, as good health reflects through the skin.A vegan skincare regime Besides being eco-conscious, vegan skin and hair care products are 100% kind and all-natural. A way to kickstart your skincare regime is by integrating products like face wash or sunscreens manufactured that have no animal derivations in their ingredients.Taking hot showers and washes Hot water dissolves the natural body oils, worsening the dryness. So despite the cold weather, ensure the water temperature is as cool as you can tolerate.Use sunscreen You must love spending time outdoors during the winter days especially when it’s bright and sunny outside. However, one thing that’s as important as your winter layers as you plan to spend your day outside is sunscreen. It’s not just the winter season but sunscreen should be a part of your skincare routine throughout the year. While the warmth of the sun is pleasing on the skin, its harmful ultraviolet rays can cause sunburn, photo-ageing and pigmentation.SKIN HYDRATION Drinking carrot juice regularly does not cause dehydration in your body. Instead, it hydrates the skin and body well. Its regular intake helps to flush out the toxins from the skin. You can also apply this juice to the face for cleansing.