When the weather turns cold, low humidity and the habit of bathing in hot water can easily dehydrate the skin, making it dry, flaky and dull. Therefore, winter skin care needs to focus on deep moisturizing and strengthening the skin barrier. In addition to supplementing moisturizing ingredients, avoiding ingredients that cause dry skin is also an important factor to maintain healthy skin throughout the cold season.
The best conditioners for dry skin in winter
According to Dr. Ramesh Surianarayanan - Head of Research and Development, Foxtale (India), the main cause of dry skin in winter is due to a sharp drop in environmental moisture, causing the skin to lose water faster than normal. To overcome this condition, it is necessary to focus on ingredients that can restore the skin's barrier and lock in moisture.
Ingredients recommended for use include:
Ceramide: Strengthens the skin barrier, limits dehydration and maintains natural moisture.
Hyaluronic acid (HA): Supplement and hydrate, keeping your skin hydrated and smooth.
Squalane: A mild emollient that smoothes the skin without clogging pores.
Fatty butters, kokum butters: Create a protective layer of the skin, moisturize and prevent dry skin.
In addition, oral collagen peptide supplementation is also considered an internal support solution, helping to improve elasticity and enhance the skin's ability to retain natural moisture in winter.
5 ingredients to dry skin to avoid in winter
Dr. Ramesh Surianarayanan points out some familiar ingredients in skin care products that can make dry skin worse if used in winter.
Tofu has strong cleansing properties: Tofu can disrupt the skin's natural pH balance, disrupt the protective layer and make the skin dry and tight.
Strong detergents: Strong surface active ingredients easily remove the skin's natural oils, making it dry and more prone to irritation in cold weather.
Alcoholic products: Alcohol can cause rapid dryness and weaken the skin's barrier, especially not suitable for dry or sensitive skin in winter.
Physical exfoliation: scrub seeds are highly erratic and can damage skin's microorganisms, deplete natural oils and increase skin dehydration.
Abuse of strong active ingredients: Activities such as Retinol, Glycolic Acid, Salicylic Acid are very effective in regenerating the skin, but if used too often in winter, it can cause dryness and irritation. Reduce frequency or choose a more gentle concentration during this time.
How to prevent dry skin in winter
To prevent dry skin, it is necessary to focus on moisturizing and restoring the skin barrier right from the basic steps:
Use a mild, non-sop based cleanser.
Choose a moisturizer that contains a combination of ceramide, emollient and moisturizer.
Limit exfoliation, especially physical exfoliation.
Use a humidifier in the house when the weather is too dry.
Tips to keep your skin moist in winter
Take a moderate warm bath and apply cream immediately after bathing.
Use moisturizer specifically for winter.
Always apply sunscreen every day, even in cold weather.
Care for your lips, hands, and areas where your skin is prone to dryness.
Drink enough water and maintain a diet rich in healthy fats.
