Winter skin care tips for oily skin
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Shahnaz Husain
The colder months raise concerns about dry and flaky skin, but what about oily skin?
While the focus often leans towards combating dry skin issues in winter, oily skin comes with its own set of challenges.
The chilly air and reduced humidity combined with heated indoor environments can strip the skin of its moisture, leading to excess oil production, clogged pores, breakouts, and an overall uneven complexion.
This leads to the frustrating cycle of having both dryness and oiliness at the same time. Managing oily skin in winter requires a careful balance of hydration without making your skin feel greasy.
A few adjustments in your skincare routine will leave you with better skin during the colder months.
1--Wash your face twice
Wash your face twice daily in the morning and evening with a mild and gentle face wash to remove dirt and oil without over-stripping your skin.
Always use cool water, as hot water strips off natural skin oils and reduces oil density and viscosity. Gently scrubbing the face also reduces skin oiliness. Face washes rich in ingredients like hyaluronic acid will help retain moisture in your skin while keeping it feeling hydrated without adding any extra oil. Look for cleansers that are sulphate-free and contain soothing ingredients like aloe vera or glycerin to maintain the skin’s hydration levels.
Cleansers for oily skin as a part of their winter skin care must be non-comedogenic to prevent clogging of pores.
2---Avoid Hot Showers
Hot showers might be soothing in the winter, but it dries your skin out over the top and leaves it looking dull potentially leading to increased oil production as your skin tries to compensate for the dryness, resulting in a worsening of your oily complexion. Hot showers and the effects of indoor heating and cooling can deplete your skin with natural oils, which can cause dryness and other problems. Never rub your skin dry; pat it with a towel. Scouring your face can disturb your touchy pores and lead to an abundance of oil discharge. Stick to lukewarm water which will help wash off the dirt without leaving your skin dry and stretchy . Limit the length of your shower to ten to fifteen minutes. Follow with a moisturizer containing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to replenish and lock in moisture. And don't forget about proteins like keratin—they help your skin stay strong and keep the hydration locked in.
3----Stay hydrated.
What can be the best way to increase skin hydration during winter than drinking water? Water is essential to keep your body hydrated from within and it helps skin maintain moisture and keep fine lines at bay. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day to keep your body hydrated. No moisturizer, serum, or face oil has the power to replace water. Proper hydration is essential for overall skin health and can help alleviate dryness. Keep hydra- ted with green tea, coconut water, seasonal vegetables and natural product juices. Include vitamin C in your diet which would help you to elevate the hydration level in the skin and combat issues of dry skin.
4---Balance the diet Though topical applications play their part, true skin hydration begins with your diet and daily habits. Drinking plenty of water is vital, but your diet really makes a difference as well. Incorporate fiber-rich vegetables like leafy greens , carrots, broccoli, cucumber, and bell peppers, alongside lean protein sources like fish , chicken breast, lentils, and whole grains like brown rice and quinoa in your diet that can help regulate your skin's oil production. Foods rich in omega-3s, like sardines and flaxseeds can help enhance the skin’s moisture retention and elasticity.
Our vitamin D levels are often lower in the winter due to short days and long nights . Take a cup of hot Milk before going to bed at night . Milk is a good source of Vitamin D .
The author is an internationally famed beauty expert and is called herbal queen of India
The colder months raise concerns about dry and flaky skin, but what about oily skin?
While the focus often leans towards combating dry skin issues in winter, oily skin comes with its own set of challenges.
The chilly air and reduced humidity combined with heated indoor environments can strip the skin of its moisture, leading to excess oil production, clogged pores, breakouts, and an overall uneven complexion.
This leads to the frustrating cycle of having both dryness and oiliness at the same time. Managing oily skin in winter requires a careful balance of hydration without making your skin feel greasy.
A few adjustments in your skincare routine will leave you with better skin during the colder months.
1--Wash your face twice
Wash your face twice daily in the morning and evening with a mild and gentle face wash to remove dirt and oil without over-stripping your skin.
Always use cool water, as hot water strips off natural skin oils and reduces oil density and viscosity. Gently scrubbing the face also reduces skin oiliness. Face washes rich in ingredients like hyaluronic acid will help retain moisture in your skin while keeping it feeling hydrated without adding any extra oil. Look for cleansers that are sulphate-free and contain soothing ingredients like aloe vera or glycerin to maintain the skin’s hydration levels.
Cleansers for oily skin as a part of their winter skin care must be non-comedogenic to prevent clogging of pores.
2---Avoid Hot Showers
Hot showers might be soothing in the winter, but it dries your skin out over the top and leaves it looking dull potentially leading to increased oil production as your skin tries to compensate for the dryness, resulting in a worsening of your oily complexion. Hot showers and the effects of indoor heating and cooling can deplete your skin with natural oils, which can cause dryness and other problems. Never rub your skin dry; pat it with a towel. Scouring your face can disturb your touchy pores and lead to an abundance of oil discharge. Stick to lukewarm water which will help wash off the dirt without leaving your skin dry and stretchy . Limit the length of your shower to ten to fifteen minutes. Follow with a moisturizer containing ingredients such as hyaluronic acid to replenish and lock in moisture. And don't forget about proteins like keratin—they help your skin stay strong and keep the hydration locked in.
3----Stay hydrated.
What can be the best way to increase skin hydration during winter than drinking water? Water is essential to keep your body hydrated from within and it helps skin maintain moisture and keep fine lines at bay. Drink at least 2 liters of water a day to keep your body hydrated. No moisturizer, serum, or face oil has the power to replace water. Proper hydration is essential for overall skin health and can help alleviate dryness. Keep hydra- ted with green tea, coconut water, seasonal vegetables and natural product juices. Include vitamin C in your diet which would help you to elevate the hydration level in the skin and combat issues of dry skin.
4---Balance the diet Though topical applications play their part, true skin hydration begins with your diet and daily habits. Drinking plenty of water is vital, but your diet really makes a difference as well. Incorporate fiber-rich vegetables like leafy greens , carrots, broccoli, cucumber, and bell peppers, alongside lean protein sources like fish , chicken breast, lentils, and whole grains like brown rice and quinoa in your diet that can help regulate your skin's oil production. Foods rich in omega-3s, like sardines and flaxseeds can help enhance the skin’s moisture retention and elasticity.
Our vitamin D levels are often lower in the winter due to short days and long nights . Take a cup of hot Milk before going to bed at night . Milk is a good source of Vitamin D .
The author is an internationally famed beauty expert and is called herbal queen of India