Our tips and comforting treatments for winter skin care
Red patches, itching, allergic reactions... Winter is already hard on our faces, but our bodies are no exception. The epidermis in this area also has its demands. To find out what they are and how to decipher these signals, we explain everything and suggest the perfect routine for winter skin like a baby!
To Know
This discomfort can also arise more sporadically. Most people will notice pulling sensations on their skin at certain times:
- At bedtime: a shower or bath that's too hot is to be avoided, as heat dissolves the skin's protective lipids. Similarly, an aggressive shower gel rich in detergents should be eliminated from the bathroom.
- After the pool: chlorine is highly irritating. So be sure to rinse off after each session of laps. Note that for indoor sports enthusiasts, perspiration can also have a drying and potentially irritating effect.
- During pregnancy: the skin stretches and can therefore itch on the stomach and chest in particular.
- During menstruation: estrogen production is at its lowest, so skin may be drier.
- During medical treatment : certain heavy protocols (such as chemotherapy) alter the structure of skin lipids and can accentuate skin problems (even after a period of remission). Skin can also become more sensitive, as certain medical treatments upset the skin's immune system.
Extra gestures for soft skin all winter long
- Avoid baths or showers over 38°C: it's sometimes tempting when temperatures are dropping, but taking boiling baths or showers that are too hot can dry out the skin and create that itchy, stinging sensation.
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Remember to exfoliate: buried under several layers of clothing in winter, skin needs to be exfoliated to breathe and regain its softness. Arm yourself with
Coco Rose Exfoliating Body Scrub Herbivore, an indulgent, gentle and nourishing body scrub with coconut oil and Moroccan rose, which leaves skin soft and nourished. Used 1 or 2 times a week, it eliminates dead cells and boosts the effectiveness of your moisturizer. - Treat yourself to an oil bath : because in winter, we're all the more keen on cocooning and comforting rituals, we slip in a few drops of the Mountain Pine Bath Oil Susanne Kaufmann. This bath oil nourishes the skin while soothing muscular tension, and stimulates blood circulation for a relaxed body and mind.
Still have a question or need help finding the right product? Write to us at consultation@ohmycream.com. Our coaches will be delighted to give you their valuable advice.
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