Skin Care In winter, better protect the skin from the cold

In winter, the skin needs care
Especially in winter, our skin needs a far-reaching care. It is exposed to constant temperature fluctuations. Sometimes we find ourselves in rooms with dry heating air and sometimes in bitter cold. Proper care is important to keep the skin healthy, according to AOK experts.

Protect the skin from dehydration

The heating is running and outside it is dingy cool: There it needs a special skincare. We have put together some tips for you.

The skin needs special care in winter. Image: Andrey Popov - fotolia

Showering instead of bathing: The massage effect of the shower promotes blood circulation and thus increases the elasticity of the skin.

To bathe: Bath oils or moisturizing additives protect the skin from further dehydration. Only bathe at a maximum of 37 degrees and no longer than 15 minutes.

creaming: If the skin is tense or itches, you need a fatty cream. Even with outside temperatures around the freezing point applies: Emulsions or moisturizers contain too much water. This can even cause damage to the skin in very cold temperatures.

Lip Care: The skin of the lips is very fine and needs products with high fat content to protect against cold. Well suited to keep the lips supple z. As creams or lip balms with beeswax, jojoba or almond oil.

Nutrition: Do you drink much. This affects your entire organism as well as the elasticity and freshness of your skin. Eat lots of vitamins in the form of fresh fruits or vegetables. The vitamins A, E and C are responsible for a beautiful skin.

Sleep: Sufficient sleep is important for your skin, because like all cells, the skin cells also regenerate during sleep. Anyone who sleeps well enough will just look fresher. (sb, aok)