During winter, lower air humidity and colder temperatures lead to a decrease in body sweating. These factors cause the skin to become drier. Besides that, at this time, It is common to take hotter showers, which cause a more intense removal of natural oil, reducing the lipid mantle that retains moisture in the skin.

Both facial and body skin are subject to dryness in winter.. Cold, dry weather can leave them looking whitish., which indicates the denaturation of proteins. To avoid such symptoms, it is important to hydrate your body more deeply and, Besides that, invest in healthy eating, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which can bring long-term benefits.

Tips for keeping your skin hydrated

• Drink at least two liters of water per day.
• Avoid hot and long baths; avoid soaping yourself too much and using loofahs, which also contribute to altering the composition of the hydrolipidic mantle (natural moisturizer produced by the body) that protects pele.
• Use the moisturizer right after leaving the shower – still in the bathroom – with that post-shower steam, which helps with the penetration of the cream.
• Lips also tend to dry out a lot in winter.. It is important to use specific moisturizers for this region and, like this, prevent cracking.
• Use sunscreen daily.

Source:sbd.org