As winters are here our skin needs extra attention and care from us. It might seem a bit excessive to some people but taking care of your skin is extremely important in every weather. From your face to your feet, every part of your body gets affected from the harsh weather and requires attention. So, we have for you a list of simple and basic winter skincare essentials that everyone should have and use in winters.
Body lotion
Our skin gets really dry and starts cracking in cold weather. Therefore it is impossible to keep our skin hydrated at all times. Some people apply oil to moisturize their skin which can be effective but it leaves the skin very greasy. The best way to keep your skin well moisturised is to use a nice body lotion that is thick or thin as per your requirement and has some nourishing ingredients like honey, almonds or Shea Butter. Neutrogena, Vaseline and Nivea are some of the common and effective brands that make some nice lotions for winters.
Cleansing Milk
Keeping the face clean is obviously a must but soaps and face washes are often quite drying and not suitable for this weather. So switch to cleansing milk instead which will clean your face without leaving it dry. A cleansing milk also works well as a makeup remover and toner so it is safe to say that it is a highly versatile product that you should definitely have on your vanity for the winters. Almost every skincare company has good cleansing milks and they are very affordable as well.
Lip care
When we are talking about skincare, we must talk about lip care as well as it is also an essential part of the winter skin care routine. Our lips get dry and chapped very easily in this weather and so a good moisturising lip balm is the need of the hour for our lips. Lip balms come in different varieties and we can choose according to our preference. Some good brands for lip balms are Nivea, biotique and Vaseline lip care. If you wish to ditch a lipstick once in a while and just want a layer of tinted lip balm on your lips then you can go for a Baby lips lip balm from Maybelline New York.
Moisturizer
This is the most common winter skincare essential and is also one of the most important ones. Our face has delicate skin which gets easily affected by weather and all kinds of external factors. It is important to have a thick layer of moisturiser on the face to keep the skin from cracking and breaking out in winters. Choose a moisturizer that suits your skin type. People with oily skin often skip this step thinking they don’t need to moisturize their face but that is not true. If you have oily skin then just opt for a thin and light moisturiser that will keep your face hydrated.
Hydrate yourself
The most basic yet neglected step that is essential for our skin in winters is to simply drink water. We usually forget to drink water in winters as we don’t get thirsty easily but we must have the right amount of liquids to stay hydrated in the harsh cold weather. So take a break from other skin care regimes and simply sip some water to keep your skin glowing and breathing. Water may be the most basic liquid but it is the most essential thing for our body.
