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Winter skincare

The days are getting shorter and shorter, and there's a festive feeling in the air. We snuggle up warm and cozy on the couch at home with our loved ones. Add a gripping book and a hot cup of tea. If only our skin weren't so itchy!

Sound familiar? Dry skin that feels tight? Not sure which skincare will do your skin good right now? Skin over 30 in particular needs more attention now.

Our skin's lipid film is put under a lot of strain, especially in winter. Weather conditions such as strong wind, cold, dry air, and drizzle alternating with dry heated air from overheated rooms strain our skin's resilience and draw moisture out of it. In the cold, blood vessels constrict, and as a result of reduced blood circulation, the cells are sometimes no longer optimally supplied with nutrients. In very cold temperatures, the sebaceous glands become sluggish and barely produce any lipids. Because of this energy-saving mode, the skin becomes drier and drier, feels tight, itches, and may even flake from dryness.

So what can we do about it? Your skin now needs more moisture, so go for creams with a higher fat content. Light, water-based creams do provide moisture immediately, but it doesn't last very long. Your skin needs rich care with a higher fat and lower water content.

To strengthen the skin barrier when your skin is dry, you can use products with urea, omega fatty acids, evening primrose oil, grapeseed oil, jojoba, or panthenol. By the way, you're better off avoiding pure oils. Pure oils don't support turgor (the pressure of the water inside the cells, which contributes to the skin's firmness), since many metabolic processes need a certain amount of water. Also be careful with so-called cold creams. They often contain waxy substances that form a protective film on the skin. That isn't suitable for delicate facial skin, but your hands will surely appreciate it!

You can also use mild peels to gently exfoliate the skin. Be careful when washing your skin and don't use water that's too hot. We recommend as little manual friction as possible, so you shouldn't scrub your skin unnecessarily. For your cleanser, you can choose a product that isn't too harsh, such as a cleansing milk or a foam. You should avoid all skin cleansing products that contain alcohol. Use pH-neutral products that don't unnecessarily irritate the skin's acid mantle.

In winter, you can also apply your moisturizer directly to your still-damp skin after washing, which helps preserve some moisture. Another popular trick is so-called layering: first, a hydrating serum (e.g., with hyaluronic acid) is applied to cleansed skin, and then the skin is "sealed" with a richer cream.

And finally, you can also come to Skinthetics Cosmetics and pamper your skin with a classic facial. We're also happy to give you tips on which creams and skincare products you should use for your specific skin type.