WINTER CARE FOR WOMEN: OILY SKIN (MOISTURIZER)

The days are cold, and women’s are just started to see about winter products that protect them from winter. If you moisturize too much, you risk acne and product build-up. If you don’t moisturize enough, you have dry, tickly skin by the end of the day. No worries! Here’s my list of the ten best skin-care products for winter, so you can have soft, glowing skin all winter long!
When it comes to our faces,we don’t rely on just anyone to tell us what our skin needs. It’s difficult to know which is right for your skin this winter. Ahead, I breakdown what you should be looking for based on your skin type.

         Having an oily skin means high level of irritation; because the greasy feeling on the face and the shiny oil patches is not something any girl would like to have.  Some of us think such a skin type in winters is easier to manage because the dry wintry breeze removes the excess oil, but such is not true. It is a fact that, be it winters or summers; oily skin should be treated with the special care. Firstly, those with oily skin must use a moisturizer. Oily skin still needs water just not oil. Dehydration can make skin oilier by causing skin to produce more oil to compensate.Moisturizers that won't cause acne and clog up your pores are hard to find! You want a moisturizer that is not only going to keep your skin looking moisturized and fresh, but also a moisturizer that won't cause acne. Trust me, these are the best moisturizer.

Clean & Clear Oil-Free Dual Action Moisturizer

      

It is not only does this moisturizer that won't cause acne feel super light and super fresh, but it will keep your skin glowing!

Lotus Herbals Alpha moist Alpha Hydro Skin Renewal Oil free Moisturizer

 

          It is a lightweight, oil free moisturizer that gets absorbed into  the skin quickly. It makes the skin soft, supple and keeps oil at bay for a good 6-7 hours.

      

Neutrogena Oil free Moisture SPF 15

      

It acts as both a moisturizer and a sunscreen. It gets absorbed quickly with a matte finish. It makes the skin soft, smooth and keeps oil at bay for a good 4-5 hours. 

Lacto Calamine Classic

 

         It is an age old moisturizer used by oily skinned beauties. It is oil free and serves as a good makeup base. It gets absorbed into the skin easily and makes it soft, supple and matte. The skin remains oil free for about 6-7 hours. It helps in controlling acne and pimples. I used it and would highly recommend it if you     have oily, acne prone skin.

WINTER CARE FOR WOMEN: SENSITIVE SKIN (MOISTURIZER)

The wintertime is especially hard on sensitive skin. Moisturizers for sensitive skin aren’t hard to find, but it is difficult to know which ones are actually gentle enough for sensitive skin, and which are still truly too harsh. This is why sensitive skin can be itchy, red, and inflamed in the winter. Calming, gentle ingredients and lipid-rich, barrier-repairing oils are beneficial to reduce redness, calm irritation, and reduce symptoms of sensitivity.
Sensitive skin responds favorably to zinc oxide, the gentlest UVA-protecting sunscreen available, so be sure to find a daytime moisturizer with this ingredient. Soothing ingredients such as white or green tea leaf extracts also provide anti-redness benefits. At night, when skin is in repair mode, look for a product with sunflower oil to correct and repair the skin’s lipid moisture barrier, and phospholipids, fatty acids that replenish the skin’s intercellular matrix to keep sensitive skin looking fresh.

This oil-free lotion works to hydrate and soothe sensitive skin. It combines 48HR moisture with Broad Spectrum UVA/UVB SPF 25 Protection. Women’s skin-softening formula is infused with the antioxidant Vitamin E and lightweight hydrating ingredients for moisture that feels clean.

Just remember that all skin types are not created equal, so be sure to use a moisturizer that is well-matched with your skin type. Also, always listen to your skin. Your skin will let you know when a product is the right fit, or not, so if something is making your skin irritated, dry, excessively greasy or tight, this means that you’ll want to seek out another option.

WINTER SKIN CARE TIPS FOR WOMEN

Winter skincare requires adjustments in your beauty routine, but not a complete desertion of the products you use on your face. Winter weather affects your skin in several ways. Dry skin is the most common result of seasonal weathering. This leads to rough, cracked skin that can feel tight and uncomfortable. The obvious solution might seem to be to getting in out of the cold, but during the winter months, indoor heating systems dry inside air, too. Let us see how best we could deal with some winter skin care tips. 

1) Moisturizing

Choose a moisturizer that's oil-based, rather than water-based, as the oil will create a protective layer on the skin that retains more moisture than a cream or lotion. But all oils are not appropriate for face,so look for "no clogging" oils, like avocado oil, mineral oil, primrose oil, or almond oil. The right moisturizer can replenish water to help protect your face without leading to breakouts.

2) Use a Sunscreen

Apply sunscreen every morning after washing your face. No, sunscreen isn't just for summertime. Winter suns combined with snowstorm glower can still damage your skin. Remember to put sunscreen on 30 minutes before you leave the house so your skin is protected.

3) Drinking Water

Drink lot of water and stay hydrated. Water should be a priority in spite of a cold weather. Do not think that it is only during summer that one has to be hydrated. Winter skin care requires your skin to be hydrated and moisturized well and this is possible only by drinking lot of water. This is a very simple, but beneficial tip for people wanting to maintain healthy skin in winter.

4) Avoid Petroleum

Do not forget that your lips too can get dry. Keep balm with you and apply often as the temperature drops. I suggest avoiding products that contain petroleum as it can clog the pores in your lips, making it hard for the moisture to get where it needs to be.

5) Facial

Firstly, get a facial done regularly.Getting a facial is a great way to clear out your skin and start a new season with a clean slate. As the climate changes,so does our skin and an aesthetician can help ease the transition. Starting with healthier, cleaner skin allows your cold weather skin-care routine to be more effective.

6) Skin Protection

Protection is the main way to keep the skin healthy and supple during winter. Wrap yourself in a heavy jacket and cover with warm clothing and it shouldn't be any different with our skin. This would protect the other parts of the body but basic skin needs a protection first. This is available in the form of heavy creams and lotions that help to keep the skin warm and well protected.

**Acne Tips

If you need help controlling acne during the winter, use products with salicylic acid instead of benzyl peroxide. Salicylic acid tends to be less drying, but can still decrease irritation. Try applying a salicylic acid-containing toner once a day after cleansing.

WINTER CARE FOR WOMEN: DRY SKIN (MOISTURIZER)

For many women, the cold clear days of winter bring more than just a rosy glow to the cheeks. They also bring uncomfortable dryness to the skin of the face, hands, and feet. For some people, the problem is worse than just a general tight, dry feeling.They get skin so dry it results in flaking and cracking.

 

Depending on your skin type, moisturizer is either a take-it-or-leave-it product or a can't-live-without-it item. But in reality, nearly all skin types can benefit from some sort of moisturizer.

Dry skin types can certainly attest to this. Without their daily dose of hydration their skin would be flaky, itchy and tight. Luckily, this list of the best face moisturizers includes products that deliver intense hydration that lasts all day without causing breakouts or greasiness.

Key ingredients to look for include sunflower seed oil for barrier repair and capric triglyceride, an emollient to smooth and soften dry skin. At night, your skin is in repair mode fighting hard to rejuvenate the skin after the day's wear and tear. When choosing a moisturizer for dry skin, choose a formula with one or more of ingredients like borage oil, carrot oil, cranberry oil,squalene, shea butter, sunflower oil, and jojoba oil. It's not just about making the skin "feel" moist, but actually repairing the skin so it is truly moist with long-term hydration. The result is a youthful, radiant glow.

Remember, moist and well-hydrated skin is skin that’s loaded with water.Your body is made up mostly of water.  The inside of your body regulates your water content for optimal health.  Your skin tries to do the same thing but it’s on the outside and it’s constantly exposed to air and harsh chemicals including some soaps.

Ingredients that may be helpful for dry skin include:

    Ceramides: Ceramides help the skin hold water and soothe dry skin. Synthetic ceramides may mimic the natural substances in the outermost layer of skin that help keep moisture in.

    Dimethicone and glycerin: These draw water to the skin and keep it there.

    Hyaluronic acid: Like ceramides, hyaluronic acid helps skin hold water.

    Lanolin, mineral oil, and petroleum jelly: These help skin hold on to water absorbed during bathing.

Be sure to apply sunscreen to areas of your body that are exposed to the sun during the day. Look for a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or more that says "broad spectrum" on the label.