Winter is a season everyone looks up to, not just for the festivities and holidays but also the opportunity to sit by fire with family and friends. The season is not favorable to the skin unfortunately. However, the good news is there are skin care products to help maintain a healthy skin all through the winter season. During winter season the skin if not properly cared for goes through a lot, winter makes the hands and face dry and makes the skin peel. As such the skin at this time needs deep moisturizing and hydration to make the skin supple and soft. Certain skin essentials have to be handy always, it can be carried around in handbags all the time to use when needed. Below are some of the skin essentials you must have for a healthy, beautiful skin in winter.

Mild cleanser
Just like any other time of the year, cleansing is important at winter as well. Cleansing is important in winter because in this season the skin becomes highly dry and flaky, this is not just for dry skin, it can be oily skin as well. Thus, cleansing of the body and face regularly should be the first step of any daily skin care routine.
Go for a mild cleanser to get rid of oil, dead skins, dirt and other pollutants still preserving moisture on the skin and healthy layer of natural oil.

Moisturizer
Moisturizing daily in winter is highly important to keep the skin glowing and healthy, moisturizing is perfect for both dry and oily skin during the season. Winter’s cold and dry air generally takes its toll on all skin types as such moisturizing is necessary. Get a good moisturizer that is appropriate for all skin types, those with extreme dry skin can go for petroleum-based products such as Eucerin, Aquaphor, Vaseline.  Moisturizer keeps the skin nourished and moisturized.

Hydrating face mask

In addition to mild cleanser, moisturizer, a hydrating mask is a must have in winter, it helps the skin to retain moisture. It should be part of the daily skin care regimen, it helps replenish he skin with moisture lost and enrich the skin with essential nutrients to stay soft and beautiful. It is perfect for the skin because of its gentle nature, it give the skin time to absorb moisture and nutrients without the need for run and scrub.

Serum
Serum application on skin in winter is a must, serum helps with aging, prevents blemishes and keeps the skin hydrated. It provides extra barrier, protecting the skin from the drying effect of the winter season. It also protects the skin from radicals and future damage, and enriched with ingredients like vitamin C, vitamin E etc.  Serums are thinner and more viscous than oil. It can be applied before a moisturizer is applied, perfect for both day and night.

Water
Water is sure the best for anyone to stay healthy, maintain healthy skin and look beautiful all year round. Proper intake of water does not just quench thirst it helps to keep the skin hydrated and healthy. This it does by reducing the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines, tighten skin, relieves dry skin and it flushes out toxins and can bring back youthful elasticity of the skin. It balances the pH level of the skin, keeping the skin soft and glowing day.  Drink six to eight cups daily.



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