It’s time to change your Winter routine

Winter can be a tough on your skin with the cold air, central heating and sudden temperature changes. It’s important to routinely assess the products you use, and pick those that allow your skin to replenish the lost moisture.

Here are few essential winter skin care tips from Dr Sudheendra Udbalker, Dermatologist, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore to protect your skin from the cold of the season.

Use good moisturizer

Apply a good moisture immediately after taking bath. As during that time, the skin is saturated with water. The oily constituents in the lotion prevent the tiny water droplets on the skin from evaporating and captures the essential moisture to the skin.

Take bath with lukewarm water

Luke warm water is recommended over hot water for taking bath. Hot water eradicates the moisture from the body making it dry and harsh.

Oil massage

Apply oil once in a week or once in two weeks over the body, keep it for an hour or two and then take bath. Oil massage nourishes the body and restores the softness, strength, and color to the body. It also helps in keeping the body warm.

Mild soap

Don’t use too much of soap as they contain harmful chemical and ingredients. Use of mild soap is generally recommended as it gently cleanses the skin without removing away essential moisture.