4 Common Mistakes when Taking Care of Winter Skin
Do not use sunscreen
Sunscreen is not just for summer as most people think. In fact, UV rays in winter are just as harmful as UV rays in summer, which is why sunscreen is always an indispensable step before going outside every day.
Sunscreen will limit the impact of UV rays on the skin, protecting the skin from damage caused by the sun. Experts recommend using a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher and don't forget to apply sunscreen to your neck, hands, and other areas that are directly exposed to the sun.
Apply moisturizer too thick
Although in case your skin is severely dehydrated, your skin is extremely dry, applying multiple layers of moisturizer may not be the best strategy. Imagine your skin is like a sponge, it will only absorb part of the nutrients and keep the rest on the surface. Likewise, applying too much moisturizer will only waste product and can cause skin irritation, clogged pores, and breakouts.
Instead of applying too much moisturizer at once, switch to using your moisturizer at different times, in the morning before sunscreen and at night as the final step to "lock in moisture."
How often do you wash your face with hot water?
In the cold season, relaxing with hot water after a long day is a common thing that everyone does. But have you ever felt itchy or burning skin after washing your face? Use a cleanser that contains ingredients that cause dryness
One of the biggest causes of dry skin - in the summer or winter - is cleaning products that contain a lot of lather, soap, and active ingredients that are harmful to dry skin. These cleansers can strip away the skin's natural oils, and often contain alcohol and chemicals like sodium lauryl sulphate that are more damaging to the skin than nourishing. Instead, choose a cleanser with lots of natural nutrients and moisturizing active ingredients in the ingredient list.
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