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By Melina Gjoka
When the environment around you is drier, your skin gets drier too. The low temperatures can lead to increased moisture loss from our skin and it is very difficult to “glow” in these conditions. Many people struggle with this for years, trying desperately to find a solution.
However, there are various skincare products available in the markets and online, and there are some techniques recommended by experts that help us to stop our skin from becoming dry and red during the cold weather.
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After a day full of responsibilities, a skincare night routine is a responsibility too! Many people believe that they need multiple products to keep their skin smooth, but things are much simpler than that. Using a good moisturiser, especially at night, protects sensitive skin from dehydration and dryness.
The following creams have proven to be suitable:
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“Do you follow a skincare night routine, and if so, how often?”, was the question that some students from London Metropolitan University answered.
Evita Binini, 19, said: “I recently started following a skincare night routine with a specific cleanser, and I try to stick to it every night. I hope it works.”
Bisma Khuram, 24, said: “I do my skincare night routine, twice a week. I’m too lazy sometimes.”
Michele Hypolite, 42, said: “I don’t follow a skincare night routine. Only in the morning.”
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Apart from skincare products, it is important also to protect our skin in our daily routine.
According to beauty expert Dora Agelakou, avoid hot showers as much as possible and use warm or lukewarm water instead.
Also, using sunscreen (with SPF30 to SPF50) is necessary in the winter, as the sun can seriously damage our skin at any time of the year.
Water is the key to hydration. Coffee and alcohol should be avoided, due to the dehydration that they can cause. Try to regularly consume fresh fruits and foods that are rich in Omega-3 and Omega-6, such as fish, vegetables, and nuts.
In any case, it is always important to consult a dermatologist for more information or any questions, as there are a lot of different skin types that they may require more specialised treatment.
Using creams that contain ceramides can also help your skin throughout the year.“It’s really about the ingredients,” consultant dermatologist Dr Craythorne told Harpers Bazaar. “Products with occlusive agents are usually found in cream formulations, so I’d generally recommend a cream, but oils are wonderful as well.”
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