The ultimate guide to take care of your skin from the cold

Our face, as well as the skin of the hands and lips, are the parts of the body most exposed to low temperatures, therefore they are more affected by the cold, especially those with sensitive skin, who are in need of extra care and protection.

What does cold produce on our skin?

Cold causes insufficient oxygen and nutrients to reach the cells of the epidermis, leaving the skin looking dull. In addition, the cell renewal cycle is delayed and dead cells accumulate, preventing the skin’s natural sebaceous secretion from reaching the surface to lubricate and nourish the epidermis, resulting in dryness and sensitivity.

This is usually a time when we drink less fluids, due to a lesser sensation of thirst and causing a decrease in cellular hydration. In these cases, in addition to keeping our bodies warm, it is also necessary to protect our skin. Here are some basic tips to do so:

Tip #1: facial cleansing

Facial cleansing is a basic step that should not be forgotten at any time of the year, but even more so in winter when you probably wear more make-up and spend more time indoors.

In any case, you should opt for products that are as natural as possible to avoid increasing the aggression to the skin with chemical cosmetics.

We have a recommendation for you! Our Dermo-Clean Micellar Solution is the best choice for cleansing your skin.

Tip #2: watch your diet

Diet plays a crucial role in the natural hydration of the skin. Drink at least one and a half liters of water a day and include vitamin C and antioxidants in your diet. And of course, avoid alcohol and tobacco consumption.

Tip #3: moisturize your lips

This area of the face is continuously exposed to moisture from saliva and mucus. In contact with cold, this moisture directly irritates the skin and dries it out. It is therefore necessary to reinforce protection even more. Complement your routine with our Luxury Lip Balm, which has moisturizing components in addition to volumizing and brightening your lips.

Tip #4: protect your hands

Hand care at this time of the year is essential, especially for the nails, as the cold weather makes them more fragile and prone to breakage.

Our Blossom Hand Cream has an innovative multifunctional formula that, thanks to ingredients such as Hyaluronic Acid and Shea Butter, hydrates, moisturizes and repairs dry skin from the very first application.

In addition, we have our Rose Hip Oil which provides nutrients to your skin, and will help you with the hydration of the cuticles, making your hands softer and fuller.

Tip #5: active ingredients

We should keep in mind to always have great active ingredients present in our skincare routine. We are talking mainly about the Hyaluronic Acid as an active ingredient, because it is capable of containing up to 1,000 times its weight in water, becoming the main responsible for the firmness, elasticity and hydration of the skin.

I am sure you are wondering how this is reflected in my skin? Hyaluronic Acid is able to act as a “sponge” to retain water in the skin, giving it volume and visibly reducing wrinkles, expression lines and revitalizing the upper layers of the skin, making them look healthy and firm.

To this we must add ceramides, which are lipid molecules (fats) found naturally in our skin, hair and nails. Their function is to seal and preserve skin hydration and maintain the skin barrier against all external agents and bacterial infections.

And finally, antioxidants, which are obtained with Vitamin C and E, IT’S A MUST! They protect against free radicals and protect against external agents such as sudden changes in temperature.

Sun protection in winter?

What is the difference between the two seasons? During the summer months UVB rays predominate, which are responsible for the dreaded sunburn and skin cancer, and in winter they are reduced to give way to ultraviolet A rays.

What effects do the latter have on our skin? They cause premature aging, so it is also important to protect ourselves from their effects.

In winter, UVB rays are weaker because they are blocked by clouds and glass, but UVA rays, which account for 95% of the radiation reaching the earth’s surface, are as strong as in summer. In addition, on colder days, the ozone layer is thinner and our skin is more sensitive to the sun’s rays, as there is less melanin production.

In addition, if we go to the snow, we must take extreme precautions, as these reflect UV rays directly on our skin and can cause damage in the short, medium, and long term, as the damage generated is cumulative.

In this sense, there are also other sources of radiation that can affect the health of our skin. Therefore, we must protect ourselves both in outdoor exposure and in the use of computers and other sources of artificial light.

The reality is that no sunscreen guarantees 100% protection, but daily use throughout the year reduces the associated risks.

It is therefore important to pay attention to the SPF, i.e. the “sun protection factor”, which indicates the level of protection. The higher the SPF, the greater the photoprotective action.

We recommend our Ultra-Protection Sunscreen SPF 50, a 100% mineral formula that provides broad spectrum protection against UVA, UVB and Blue Light.

In addition, it prevents and improves the signs of aging such as dark spots, reducing the risk of skin cancer and it works as a matte-finish face primer. Its tint is universal in color (formulated for all skin tones), has a soft, light, non-greasy texture and provides instant color correction for a more even, radiant and youthful complexion.

Now you know how you should take care of your skin during any season of the year and what better than with Infinitek Paris. If you want to read more similar articles and learn more about skin care, we recommend you to visit our Blogs category.