From BZ/dpa
The cold season often causes problems for the skin on the face. But sometimes you can find a good antidote in your own cosmetic cabinet.
You apply the day cream during the day and the night cream at night. Sounds logical, but you can do something different in winter. Because then the skin also needs a particularly high-fat care during the day. This is what the Cologne dermatologist Uta Schlossberger points out.
“We know that the sebaceous glands stop producing sebum from eight degrees down,” says Schlossberger. The natural protection of the skin suffers.
In addition, during the winter months there is a frequent change between dry heated air indoors and cold air outside. This puts a strain on the skin on your face. It is often drier than in summer and flakes.
Switch to more fat when the temperature drops below zero
If you wear a moisture-based day cream with a high water content in winter, it can freeze in freezing temperatures and damage the blood vessels in the skin.
“Therefore less moisture, more fat,” advises Schlossberger. “If you want to go easy on yourself, use the night cream during the day.” These products tend to be higher in fat and contain less water.
If the skin is flaky despite changing to the night cream, Vaseline can also help.
If you already tend to have oily skin and blemishes, a better alternative to greasy night cream on winter days could be frequent application of your usual skin care products, says Schlossberger. When the temperature is below zero, you should avoid using creams with a high water content.
Important: Unlike some day creams, night creams usually do not have a sun protection factor. Don’t forget to put sunscreen underneath on long winter walks.