Is dry and even itchy skin exposed under the layer of winter clothes? A professional advises what to help.
Healthy skin acts as our protection against external stimuli. All Over Press
Healthy skin protects against external stimuli. In winter, the skin of the body also gets hard, because the indoor air is so dry.
– Soft and well-kept skin does not itch, flake or feel too dry, says the cosmetologist Minna Malinen from the Kajo Kauneushuone salon in Helsinki. He tells you how to take care of your skin in winter so that it can do well.
1. Treat before problems arise
An important reminder right from the start: it is important to moisturize the skin daily and always after washing. This way the skin stays healthy and soft.
You may need different specific products for different skin areas. Unsplash, Birgith Roosipuu
It is worth taking care of your skin, even if you do not suffer from unpleasant and visible skin dryness.
– In any case, apply daily to the driest areas as a preventive measure. Such are the hands, elbows, knees and feet that dry out in most people.
Soft and cared for skin does not cause symptoms or headaches. Unsplash by Alexander Krivitskiy
2. Change the products according to the season
According to Malinen, you should change your body products to ones suitable for the winter season.
– A rich product is suitable for cold and dry winter time and evening use, while a lighter product is suitable for summer and when you are in a hurry.
Even if you don’t suffer from dry skin, you should take care of your skin preventively to avoid problems. Unsplash by Jeffery Erhunse
There is enough to choose from, so everyone will surely find a product that suits their skin’s needs. You may need different products for different skin areas.
You can find some kind of alternative for moisturizing the body on the cosmetic shelves of shops: for example, moisturizing sprays, body oils and various creams from thin to rich.
Remember to moisturize the body skin every time after washing. Unsplash
Layer the products
Malina has one specific tip for those suffering from dry and tight winter skin:
– I recommend trying layering body products.
The idea is to apply several different products on top of each other on the skin of the body.
– The same rules apply to the skin of the body as to the face: products that bring water moisture, i.e. lighter body sprays and serums, are layered under the richest products, such as cream or oil. If the cream soaks into the skin quickly, you can apply another layer.
Lighter products can also be layered under a nourishing skin oil, in which case the moisture cannot evaporate, but you lock it on the skin with the help of the oil.
Try these:
The body treatment spray from the domestic Unna series moisturizes and soothes the senses and the skin at the same time. After washing, spray on the skin and layer with a rich body product: this way, the home spa experience is guaranteed. 28 Hilla’s Shop.
If you’ve ever struggled with how difficult it is to apply moisturizer to your upper back by yourself, you can now rely on Aco’s convenient spray. The light and fast-absorbing product is also suitable for layering body products. The moisturizing and nourishing body spray is suitable for everyone: even those suffering from dry and atopic skin. We will not give up on this! 16.90 e, University’s pharmacy.
Rich foam products that are absorbed in the blink of an eye are suitable for people who are looking for an effortless solution and are in a hurry. The luxurious and nourishing product deeply moisturizes and leaves the skin with a radiant glow. The airy and light composition is easy to apply and the luxurious tooth-scent world creates a spa experience at home. The ingredients of the product are 90% of natural origin. 15.90 e, Rituals.
The light but effective body serum from the Finnish brand BTB13 is quickly absorbed under body cream or oil. The skin felt elastic and smooth during the test use. It promises to renew and polarize the skin and brighten the skin tone. The right product for layering and especially for aging skin. 49.90 e, Spa Elite Shop.
The body cream and oil can be used either together or separately. The power duo of the Environ professional series leaves the skin feeling supple, soft and deeply moisturized. The body oil is a sufficient product that lasts for a long time. Package of two products 130 e, Hoitola Kuulas.
The pleasant and easy-to-use body cream encourages you to spread yourself on the skin after showering. The Finnish Nobe Nordic Beauty’s cream containing forest microbe extract soothes and balances the skin. A delightful world of scents with a hint of forest. The rich, but quickly absorbing cream is suitable for regular use. 24.90 e, Nobe Nordic Beauty.
The soothing and powerful moisturizing product intended for use by people with sensitive skin, allergy and atopy, is also suitable for everyone. When using the light emulsion version of Eucerin’s pH5 Light Lotion, you don’t have to wait too long for the cream to be absorbed, and the skin still gets immediate relief. The non-sticky product was also suitable for layering body products. The convenient pump bottle makes dosing easy and the product surprises with its sufficiency. Suitable for use by the whole family, including children. 16.80 e, Living Pharmacy.
The dream product for someone looking for lightness and elasticity is the Beija Flor Elasti Cream body cream for normal skin from the Sol de Janeiro brand. The lotion, which smells like a tropical vacation, contains nourishing Brazilian cupuaçu butter, antioxidant açaí berry, plant collagen and nourishing coconut oil. The skin felt cared for and had a beautiful glow. 27 Boozt.
The new body cream from the affordable Finnish L300 market series is suitable for many types of winter-dried skin. Absorbed quickly during test use, leaving the skin feeling soft and nourished. Since the product is odorless, it is ideal when layered with another scented body care product to effectively moisturize the skin of the body. The postbiotics contained in the product strengthen the skin’s protective layer and support skin health. The ample product surprises with its affordable price: here is value for your money. 6.62 e, K-Citymarket.
The multi-purpose, nourishing skin balm from the French professional cosmetics brand Sothys is perfect for spotting, especially for dry and bumpy skin areas such as heels and elbows. The softening and caring product smooths with just one use. The vegan product contains natural oils and waxes. A plus from the pampering world of fragrances. A sufficient product that does not need much. Also try sprinkling on dry tops or cuticles. 34 French Charm.
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