1. Cleansing
2. “5 seconds" rule
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Cleaning is important in winter season. Without proper cleaning and hydration, skin
tends to be rougher in winter. Whether or
not you wear make-up, you should clean your face every morning and evening. Choose a weak acid facial soap or
cleanser. Message your face gently with
small upward circles. To further soften
rough keratinocytes layer, you can add a small amount of
2. “5 seconds" rule
After washing
the face, you should follow up with moisturizers within 5 seconds while the
skin is still damp. Damp skin allows the
active ingredients in your moisturizers to be absorbed more easily. Liquid also penetrates though the outer layer
of the damp skin more easily allowing the skin to be better hydrated.
3. Message water “into” your skin water
3. Message water “into” your skin water
When apply
moisturizer, make sure to message the skin gently and systematically. Always use upward stroke or outward circles
with your middle and ring fingers. Try
not to pull the skin when messaging.
Proper message helps to promote skin circulate, skin metabolism, and
moisturizer absorption.
4. Overlap mask applications
4. Overlap mask applications
In winter
season, because of the exceptionally dry condition, you can overlap mask applications. For example, after using a cleaning mask
(usually clay based mask), you might want to add a moisturizing mask (gel mask
or paper mask). The simplest moisturizer
step is a paper mask soak with moisturizing and nourishing solution. You can also use mask selectively. For example, on the T-zone, use a clay-based
mask to control blackheads and dry out potential pimples. On other parts of your face, use a gel based
moisturizing mask. You can even use a
separate eye mask around your face. The bottom line is--be creative, listen to the
need of your skin, and act accordingly.
5. Proper exfoliation
5. Proper exfoliation
Exfoliation is necessary
to promote healthy metabolism of skin.
However, in winter season,
exfoliating should not be too frequent.
For oily skin, once every two weeks is good enough. If you have dry skin, avoid scrubbing more
than once a month.
6. Oil replenishment
6. Oil replenishment
During winter
dry season, maintaining a property balance of water and oil balance is essential
for often dehydrated skin. Moisturizing
oil not only nourishes and softens the skin but also promotes the retention of
the water in the skin. Look for facial oils and serums including plant
extracts and essential oils.
7. Balanced nutrition
7. Balanced nutrition
Skin needs
nutrients to stay health. Imbalanced nutrition
intake will cause skin problems. Dry
winter season can easily lead to rough skin and chapped lips. To help promote skin’s
innate moisture retention ability, eat foods rich in vitamin A and fibers, such
as milk, eggs, apples, bananas and pears. Balance diet helps accelerate the metabolism
of the skin leading to more delicate and smooth skin.
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