The frost has come — take care of your cheeks and nose! It’s easy to say… But neither a fur coat, nor a scarf, nor gloves completely cover the face: after all, you have to look at the road — through the tears that well up in your eyes. Numbness, redness, peeling … How long can you endure all this? Read our tips and take immediate action to protect yourself!

1. Proper hydration

We know that in January you do not suffer from the heat at all. But the low humidity of the air in the street and the heating devices in the rooms do their insidious work. Moisturizers for skin care in winter are canceledI — because when you go out into the cold, moisture runs the risk of turning into ice. It remains to actively drink water. Or warm tea. You can’t drink hot water before going outside — perspiration may come out, which will lead to a cold.

• Tip: Do not forget about increasing the level of humidity in the house. For example, you can place open basins of water everywhere. But it’s better to just buy a good humidifier.

2. Nothing more

Earrings and others it is better not to wear metal jewelry in winter – they cool quickly and increase the risk of frostbite. It is not recommended to use perfumes and aftershave lotions — they contain alcohol, which dries the skin. Moisturizing lipstick and lip gloss will also have to be hidden until spring.

• Tip: When leaving the room, cover your face with your hands for a minute, allowing the skin to adapt to the change in temperature.

3. Protective barrier

Do you want to protect the surface of the skin from contact with cold air? Try to use special creams for wind and frost, which can be found in stores. Also suitable foundation, which contains vegetable fats and oils. On top of the cream, you can apply a dense layer of powder — of course, observing the measure, so as not to look like a Japanese woman in makeup.

• Council: In winter, the skin of the face becomes especially sensitive — regularly clean it after removing makeup, avoiding clogging of pores.

4. Hygiene smart

From soap, the skin of the face becomes dry, so in a fierce cold it is better to prefer foams, gels or milks. Avoid products containing glycerin. For washing, instead of hard water, use weak tea leaves or softening herbal decoctions. Suitable calendula, linden, chamomile, sage … Oh yes, in winter you don’t need to wipe your face with ice cubes — it freezes too often anyway!

• Tip: After scrubbing and peeling, you should not go out into the cold for at least 10 hours. The best time for such procedures is in the evening, after removing makeup. And it is recommended to carry them out no more than once a week.

5. Complete nutrition

In winter, the skin especially needs vitamins and minerals. Therefore, a nourishing cream is more relevant than ever! Apply the cream no later than half an hour before going outside, so that it has time to be properly absorbed. And about 2-3 times a week (in the evenings) do nourishing mask based on natural ingredients — eggs, honey, kefir, sour cream, etc.

• Council: Quality nutrition is required not only for your skin. How about «fuel» that will warm you from the inside? In winter, foods high in protein are useful — meat, fish, eggs, seafood, dairy products, beans, nuts, dried fruits, etc.

Other winter tips:

• How not to fall into ice? 5 life hacks

• Heating season… no heating. Are you ready for the cold?

• Is it good to sleep with the window open in winter?