Skin,the largest organ of our body needs special care during winters.Winters due to its dryness is the season for chapped lips,dry skin and messy hair.But it need not to be so,if a few precautions are followed-
Drink lots of water- In winters, we have a tendency to drink less water as we don't feel thirsty a our body perspires less. But it is important to drink enough water to keep the skin hydrated so that it remains supple and healthy.
Eat a diet rich in omega fatty acids, fishes are an excellent source of the same.Add nuts,legumes,soya to your diet.
Take lukewarm bath- Hot showers in winter do feel good but they remove the natural oil and sebum from skin.Adding a few drops of olive oil to water would add mild moisture to your skin.Do not forget to scrub.
The purpose scrubbing,exfoliating is to remove the dead skin and the cosmetics that remain after cleaning with water.
Moisturize your skin- Apply moisturizers on regular basis. Different skin types need different ones choose from creams for dry skin, lotions for normal skin and gels for oily skin, always moisturize 10-15minutes before stepping out and do not forget to include the neck areas.
Use of sunscreen- In a country like India,sunscreens are an everyday essential. Keep one in your handbag, and apply regularly. Accidental exposure to sun can cause immense damage to the skin.
Take these few precaution and enjoy winters...
Anu, I appreciate your efforts in public education. I have a white patch on my face, exactly on forehead. It is there for past 10 years and though I had applied some creams it is not fading. Can you please advise what it'd be? It would be very helpful if you can provide a mail id so that I could have send a mail with its photo?
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