Is your skin feeling too tight or flaky in these winters? Do not worry; here’s our complete guide to keeping your skin hydrated during the winter. But before that let us first understand the major causes of skin dehydration during winters.

Why does your skin feel dehydrated during winter?

Many people often get affected due to the sudden seasonal shift from summers to winters causing a noticeable change in their skin hydration levels. Winters are usually associated with many skin challenges because as the temperature drops, the air becomes colder. This makes our skin more dry, tight and uncomfortable. The combination of cold outdoor air and dry indoor air heating creates an environment that pulls off moisture from your skin. This thereby strips away your skin’s natural oils which serve as a protective barrier against harmful environmental stressors. Here are the main causes of skin dehydration in winter-

• Hot showers and baths: Hot water and hot air in the steam baths can strip off your skin’s natural oils and increase your skin’s dehydration levels. Spending more time in shower baths can also make your skin dehydrated and make you feel dry and irritated.
• Low water intake: Most of you feel less thirsty during the winters than in hotter months, reducing water consumption. Hence, water consumption is equally important to keep yourself hydrated from the inside.
• Consuming dehydrated beverages: Our market introduces many dehydrating drinks such as coffee and tea. Many of them are unaware of the fact that coffee, tea and carbonated beverages cause a high amount of dehydration, with caffeine being a diuretic.
• Using alcohol-based skin products: Did you know most of the products released in the markets contain alcohol? Especially skincare products such as toners and astringents can dry out your skin to a greater extent. Hence look for products that have claims such as “alcohol-free” to protect your skin.
• Over-exfoliation: excessive washing for longer periods or washing your skin more than thrice a day can strip off your skin’s natural oils and also reduce the effectiveness of the skin barrier. As a result, your skin lacks its moisture retention capacity.
• Dry outdoor air: Even if the outdoor air is not particularly cold, it still has low humidity levels which can deplete skin moisture.
• Lack of sun exposure: Winters are usually associated with less amount of sunlight. As a result, we are more likely to have low levels of Vitamin D in our body which is essential for skin health. Vitamin D deficiency can cause skin problems such as skin dryness.

How to keep your skin hydrated during winter?

1. Drinking plenty of water:

Make sure you drink at least 2 to 3 litres every day, this can make up to 8 glasses of water. Fluids can be taken even in the form of fruits such as watermelons, oranges, tomatoes etc.

2. Healthy fats:

Incorporate healthy foods into your routine such as avocadoes, nuts and seeds into your diet. These fats help maintain your skin moisture balance and keep you hydrated from within.

3. Wear protective clothing:

Wear elements such as gloves, scarves, woollen caps and sweaters to keep your skin well protected from cold winter air. This protects your skin barrier.

4. Apply sunscreen:

All of us are aware of the damage caused by UV rays which includes damaging skin barrier. The damaged skin barrier can strip off the skin’s natural oils thereby reducing its moisture retention capacity. Hence do not miss to apply sunscreen even if you are less exposed to sunlight.

5. Pat dry:

After washing your face or showering, gently pat dry your skin with a soft towel because rubbing can strip away moisture from your skin.

6. Maintaining a healthy skincare routine:

This includes quite a few ways to improve your skin hydration. Follow the technique of layering your skincare products to ensure that all the products effectively penetrate your skin. Begin with a hydrating toner, serum and then followed by a moisturizer.

Do not skip your night care routine because your skin heals well during the night time. Use a heavier night cream or a hydrating sleeping mask to provide extra hydration to your skin.

Using a humidifier in your home can also greatly improve your hydration. Humidifier adds moisture back into the air that can prevent your skin from drying out due to indoor heating.

7. Do not apply forget to apply moisturizer:

Your skin during the winter is extremely prone to dryness and flakiness. Hence the easiest way to prevent this is by applying moisturizer. Look for hydrating gels or creams that provide intense hydration and solve the issue of skin dryness.

Understanding these concerns, we have formulated our BeyondRice hydrating gel cream

Ou novel moisturizer provides intense hydration to the skin and strengthens the skin barrier. It’s not only a non-greasy and lightweight gel but is also paraben-free, sulfate-free, silicone-free, and alcohol-free. It is formulated with powerful ingredients such as ceramides, rice ferment, and 17 amino acids which together soothe irritated skin, help strengthen barriers, and keep your skin hydrated throughout the day.

Our Gel cream is free from oils, parabens, SLS, silicones, alcohol, mineral oils, essential oils, and synthetic dyes. Here is a list of a few key ingredients that make our product unique-

• Rice ferment: It acts as an anti-ageing ingredient and boosts collagen production.
• Ceramides: These skin-identical lipids help restore the skin’s natural ceramides and strengthen its protective barrier and improve moisture retention capacity.
• Hyaluronic acid: the most potent ingredient that prevents the skin from dehydration by deeply hydrating your skin.
• Aquaxyl: It is known to optimize skin’s moisture levels and prevent dehydration.
• Glycerin: Draws in moisture, maintains hydration, and reinforces the skin’s barrier function.
• Amino Acids: Supports skin repair and enhance texture and tone. Additionally, it increases collagen production, providing a brighter complexion.

All these potential key ingredients overall deeply hydrate your skin from within, so don’t you think it’s a must to incorporate into your daily skincare routine? Follow the link to buy our product https://beyondrice.in/store/face/rice-ceramide-face-gel-cream-moisturizer/ 

Stay hydrated and happy skincare!