As the sultry days of summer become a thing
of the past and people migrate inside to an environment of dry heat, the
moisture in your skin can be sucked out, leaving it pale, dry, ashy, and
lifeless. The change in environment dictates that the way you care for your
skin changes, to accommodate it. Furthermore, establishing a makeup palette
that accommodates the current trends as well as gives your features a little
brightening lift is in order to get you through the frigid winter months in
style.
Cleansing
style
It is time to bypass the foaming cleansers
you used in the summer and switch to a gentler one. Often transitioning to a
milky cleanser that leaves some of the moisture still in the skin can be
enough, but if you struggle with extremely dry skin, you may even want to use cleansing
oil as part of your skin care routine. The unsightly dry patches that sometimes
appear on skin are usually a build-up of dead skin and using a gentle
exfoliator on a regular basis, up to three times a week, can reduce or
eliminate those spots.
Moisturise
As the air inside is much drier in the
winter, the lightweight moisturizer you used when it was warm is no longer
sufficient to combat its effects. First, it is important to time your moisturizing
correctly. Technically, you should moisturize to lock any existing moisture
into your skin quickly after you wash your face or step out of the shower.
Instead of using a lightweight based moisturizer, switch to heavier oil based
one that will actually guard against moisture loss or if you have greasyskin prone
to pimples try water based, oil-free moisturiser. Be sure to look for a
product that contains a non-clogging oil to avoid blemishes. Moisturizing
products that contain humectants, which actually attract moisture from the
environment, are often a good choice.
Sunscreen
The sun can damage your skin year round, so
you should continue using a sunscreen and applying it 30 minutes before you go
outside. There are many tinted moisturizers that contain sunscreen and serve a
dual purpose of skin tone evening/cover up and moisturizing on the market.
Make-up
for winter
As for makeup, perhaps diversity is the key
word. The classic understated beauty of a neutral nude look is always popular,
but before you decide you want to forego foundation, consider the fact that it
provides you with one more layers of protection from the elements. If you want
to adopt a more trendy look, pay attention to your eyes and go for a smoky rich
look.The rich jewel tones of semi-precious gems, like pinks, purples, blues,
and greens are favoured this season, with liner that is bold and dark, or light
and subtle. Bold and dark lip colours with gloss for shine and protection provide
a perfect finishing touch.
If you pay attention to your skin care
regime and wisely choose the current makeup fashions that suit you, while
passing on those that do not, you will have a winter season with a radiant and
remarkable look.
Author
Biography
Cathy is a freelance writer and writes
about a number of topics including skin problems, health,
beauty and cosmetic procedures.
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