Many of us love winter but our hair and skin are usually not big fans of the cold, dry season. Lack of proper care during the winter months can cause once luscious, shiny hair to turn rough and brittle and once clear, supple skin to become flakey and dry. If you want to avoid the winter effect on your skin and hair, follow our tips to make sure you’re looking and feeling your healthiest. And, in case you forget, Daraz 11.11 is here! That means it’s the perfect time to stock up on these self-care essentials.
Humidifier
By adding moisture to your home, you can effectively counteract the dryness of winter. Invest in a humidifier; they work wonders. Set up a humidifier near the parts of the house where you spend the most time and you’ll see a noticeable difference in your skin and hair texture. When you wake up in the morning, your skin and hair will feel refreshed and healthy.
Serum
Serum is something you should start using in your evening routine if you’re not already. The goal of serum is to introduce antioxidants deeper into your skin by penetrating the top layers. Dry air, chilly temperatures, and low humidity levels can aggravate skin disorders including acne, psoriasis, and eczema and leave behind lingering dark spots.
Body Lotion
A good wintertime body lotion has a rich texture, offers hydration and moisture for all-day nourishment, and holds moisture. Body lotions’ main purpose is to keep moisture inside the body. Your skin may feel raw from the icy air outside, but the heat inside quickly dries it off. Body lotions act as a moisture-sealing barrier on your skin in these situations.
Face Moisturizer
To keep your skin hydrated, it’s crucial to use a high-quality moisturizer. Long-term exposure to cold air frequently causes dry, flaky skin or may cause other problems. These skin issues might worsen and affect your appearance if they are not treated with moisturizers and appropriate weather protection.
Face Oil
Infections and rashes increase in frequency throughout the winter as a result of the dry skin. Applying oil to your skin will relieve rashes and stop them from returning. Despite the fact that you might be reluctant to use oil on your face, especially if you have oily skin, doing so can really help to reduce the amount of oil your skin produces. More oil is produced when the sebaceous glands are stimulated by excessive cleaning. Applying face oils is best done at the end of your morning skincare process and as the last step of your evening skin care routine.
Sunscreen
Even when it’s overcast and gloomy outside, using sunscreen in the winter is an important aspect of keeping your skin healthy. UV rays are still shining down ready to harm your skin even in winter when the days are short and the sun frequently hides behind clouds. Make sure to shield your head, neck, and face. Even if you do not get burned, UV radiation can still cause harm.
Conditioning Shampoo and Conditioner
In the winter, it is recommended to deep condition your hair after washing it. It’s bad news for all of us since the dry air—both the cold outside and the heat inside—basically suctions the moisture out of your strands, leaving them dehydrated and vulnerable to harm. A good shampoo and conditioner combo can help lock the moisture into each strand of hair to ensure minimal frizz and breakage.
Hair Oil
It’s very vital not to shampoo your hair more than twice a week in the winter since both the hair and the scalp dry up quite rapidly. Give your scalp a relaxing oil massage at least three times a week to keep it oxygenated and provide enough blood flow to the roots.
Drink Water
Although it may seem obvious, we don’t typically drink as much water during the winter. Who wants to drink water when it’s icy outdoors, after all? We frequently consume more coffee and tea during the colder months, which causes dehydration and adds to the feeling of general dryness. Drink the same amount of water in the winter as you do in the summer to keep your hair and skin looking healthy.
If you’re worried about drying up your skin and hair during the harsh, cold winters, these products can help prevent that. Shop for all these selfcare essentials and more on Daraz during 11.11!