TOEven during the cold season it is important “not to forget” about the treatment of the body, schoosing moisturizing and nourishing creams capable of protect the skin from the dangers of the cold, irritating sweaters and dryness. That’s how.
Winter body creams: ingredients that respect the skin barrier
“There body care is becoming increasingly important: hydration and maintaining the correct functioning of the skin barrier remain priorities in a daily skincare routine” begins Valentina Sedini, Innovation Manager Relax.
“Consequentially, undisputed protagonists are ingredients such as hyaluronic acid, ceramides, squalane and shea butter. Recently, awareness of its importance has increased of the skin barrier, the integrity of the epidermis and the role of the microbiota: l‘use of products that respect the microbiota and promote its rebalancing it is also supportive in case of specific needs, such as dry, dehydrated and flaking skin. A formula like our Xerolact, for example, helps restore the skin barrier and takes daily care of dry and very dry skin, even with an atopic tendency” specifies the expert.
Bodycare, how it changes and how to enhance its effects
«Taking care of your body through a healthy lifestyle and the application of products that promote the well-being of your skin is a rewarding habit».
«For this reason it is important choose the right cosmetic treatments for every need and combine intensive action products with maintenance products, to maximize the effects that can be achieved in both the short and long term. It is then essential to maintain a constant beauty routine, even in the absence of obvious changes in the well-being of the skin, choosing your daily ally: lContinuity of use is essential in ensuring progressive effectiveness in improving the appearance of the skin».
Body cream: how to apply it correctly
“The body, exactly like the face, benefits from a daily and targeted skincare routine. Certainly, following cleansing it is always advisable to take care of the skin with a basic moisturizing product.”
«A delicate cleansing with a cleansing oil it is certainly the first gesture of love to implement in one’s daily routine, to respect the hydrolipidic film and not irritate the skin. Then the body cream step is inevitable, a constant support that allows you to maintain the physiological state of well-being of the skin.
Body creams for winter are nourishing, hydrating and softening formulas (Credits: Instagram @cindycrawford)
«To maintain the optimal barrier function, you can proceed with a short massage, ensuring the absorption of the product. The application must be repeated twice a day, usually morning and evening, to ensure a greater intake of active ingredients. The tone, elasticity and softness of the skin can be preserved thanks to a daily routine that costs little effort and rewards in the long term” continues Valentina Sedini, Rilastil expert.
Beauty rituals: (anti-cold) beauty gestures
«The main problems of the winter period concern dryness and skin discomfort such as redness and itching.”
For skin with more specific needs such as a atopic or very sensitive, a body balm can also be integrated into the skincare routine to restore the barrier function or a good oil: it acts as a sealing and protective veil for the hydration and compactness of the barrier, for a long time. It is wrong to imagine oil only as a summer product” concludes the expert.
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