Winter can be a harsh season for your skin. Between the bitter cold, the wind, and the heating of indoor spaces, your skin is subjected to numerous stresses that can cause dryness, tightness, and redness. Fortunately, a few simple steps can help maintain moisture and keep your skin luminous and comfortable throughout the winter.
1. Understand the causes of winter dehydration
In winter, external and internal factors combine to dry out your skin:
- Cold and wind : They weaken the skin barrier, limiting its ability to retain water.
- Heating : The dry air in heated rooms accelerates the evaporation of water present in the epidermis.
- Hot showers : Although soothing, they can disrupt the skin's natural protective layer.
2. Adopt a winter-friendly skincare routine
To protect your skin, it is essential to adapt your skincare routine with products specially chosen for their hydrating and nourishing benefits.
a. Clean gently
Choose gentle, sulfate-free cleansers that respect your skin's hydrolipidic film. Cleansing oils and milks are ideal for removing impurities without damaging the skin.
b. Moisturize morning and evening
Choose a cream rich in moisturizing active ingredients like hyaluronic acid or glycerin, and nourishing agents such as shea butter or vegetable oils (camelina, jojoba, argan). Good news, this is the case with our L'Art du Portrait light cream.
c. Think about serum
A hydrating serum can boost the effectiveness of your cream. Choose formulas concentrated in hydrating agents like hyaluronic acid or prickly pear pulp for deep hydration.
d. Don't forget sun protection
Even in winter, UV rays are present and can damage your skin. Incorporate sunscreen or mist into your daily routine.
3. Pamper your skin with weekly treatments
a. Make moisturizing masks
Once or twice a week, treat your skin to a moisturizing mask to restore its comfort and suppleness. Masks made with plant oils are particularly effective. However, avoid clays, which are often found in natural cosmetics and tend to dry out the skin.
b. Gently exfoliate
To allow your skincare products to penetrate better, exfoliate your skin once or twice a week with a gentle scrub. This removes dead skin cells without damaging your epidermis. Our La Manière Douce exfoliant is a hydrating cleansing treatment. Whether massaged to activate its exfoliating beads or simply applied as a mask, La Manière Douce moisturizes, cleanses, and restores skin's elasticity.
4. Adopt simple actions every day
- Hydrate from the inside out : Drink enough water and eat foods rich in omega-3s (oily fish, nuts, seeds) to strengthen the skin barrier.
- Use a humidifier : It helps maintain an optimal humidity level in your home, thus limiting dryness in the air.
- Choose natural materials : Choose scarves and clothing made from soft fibers (cotton, silk) to avoid irritation.
5. Why choose HYLÉRIA skincare for winter?
The formulas HYLÉRIA products are formulated with highly hydrating and soothing natural active ingredients that respect sensitive and irritated skin. As you can see, taking care of your skin in winter means, above all, maintaining its balance by adopting the right habits and using the right products.
This winter may be an opportunity to rethink your routine to pamper your skin and give it everything it needs to stay supple and comfortable, even in cold weather.