How to get rid of flaking on your face this winter?

With the onset of the warming season along with cold weather comes peeling. The skin reacts to seasonal changes, low temperatures and dry air, which affects its condition. How to eliminate peeling and give the skin a healthy appearance? Let’s talk.

Why does the skin peel off?

skin cleansing on the skin – a sign of a violation of its protective barrier. And the flakes that appear on the face are the accumulation of dead keratinized cells that cannot exfoliate evenly, so they remain on the surface of the epidermis. When the skin’s protective barrier fails to function, the structure of the stratum corneum (top layer) is damaged and moisture begins to evaporate faster. As a result, the skin dries and peeling areas appear. This process can be triggered by many factors, both external (for example, sun or wind) and internal (for example, vitamin deficiency).

However, with the onset of the autumn-winter period, peeling occurs more often than in the summer months. This is due to a large number of factors that trigger dehydration of the epidermis.

– Cold weather and wind outside.

— Dry indoor air during the heating season.

— Low temperatures outside.

— Constant temperature changes.

– Improper maintenance.

— Wash under hot water.

These factors together cause damage to the skin’s protective layer, loss of moisture and, as a result, flaking.

How to remove peeling?

First you need to exclude the presence of internal factors that can cause peeling – hormonal imbalance or vitamin deficiency. For this, you should go to the doctor and have the necessary tests done. If peeling is caused by external seasonal factors, follow the rules that we will discuss below.

Do not wash your face with hot water

Try washing your face with cold water instead of hot. Sensitive skin often reacts to high temperatures. If we add to this the dry air at home, dehydration and flaking occur.

Eliminate aggressive vehicles

Check whether there are aggressive ingredients (alcohol, acids and retinol) in the composition of your skin care products. If your skin is flaking, you need to temporarily eliminate ingredients that may cause further dryness. Instead, use products with gentle ingredients. For example, cleansing gels, balms and make-up remover creams based on oils, moisturizing and soothing ingredients.

Use enzyme powder

Many people believe that if the skin is peeling, a good exfoliation is missing. But this is not true. Aggressive peeling and peeling will worsen the condition of the epidermis. Therefore, it would be better to use enzyme powder instead. It works carefully, but is no less effective. Read more about its benefits here.

Continue drinking regime

Lack of fluid in the body is one of the main causes of skin dehydration. Therefore, monitor your hydrobalance carefully. After all, no external means can compensate for the lack of moisture from the inside.

humidify the air

Dry indoor air during the heating season is another factor that causes peeling in the autumn-winter period. Therefore, your task is to provide the necessary air humidification in the apartment.

Use your day cream correctly

In winter, a moisturizer has an important function – to create a barrier between the skin and the external environment. Therefore, it is best to choose products with a medium or dense texture. And apply the cream to your face in advance – at least 20 minutes before leaving the house.

Follow Hailey Bieber’s advice

Remember how Hailey Bieber promoted “glowing” skin? Then she said that her main rule was to lie like a glazed donut. For this effect, the star uses a serum, covers it with a night cream or mask, and finally applies a thin layer of facial oil. This is of course a hard level option. We recommend that you choose a good nourishing mask with a rich composition. For example, Dr Irena Eris’s formula is rich in oils and plant extracts, so it perfectly repairs and moisturizes the skin. And the Skin Helpers product is designed for very dry epidermis. It can be used as both a cream and a mask depending on the skin condition.

Use the mask several times a week

As we have said many times, it is important to moisturize the skin well during the autumn-winter period. To do this, use products that combine the functions of restoration and nutrition. An excellent option is washable masks with a moisturizing texture. Look for ceramides, squalene, shea butter, jojoba, niacinamide, panthenol, Asian centella and lanolin in the composition.