Winter can put your body through a lot of pressure. For starters, the drop in temperatures can dramatically affect your metabolism. You can struggle to stay warm, even with all your warmest clothes on if your body hasn’t had time to get used to the cold weather.
The cold weather can also damage your skin, leading to cracks around the knuckle areas if you’ve forgotten your gloves, or red and irritated patches on your face. Winter can do a lot more than hurting your skin. It can also make it appear older.
Your complexion feels tired and over-dried during the cold months of the year, and it can easily add a couple of years to your appearance. Don’t worry, though; there are a few things you can do to help rejuvenate your skin before summer!
A little sports can go a long way
Keeping fit not only can help you build muscle strength but also maintain your metabolism and immune system. But did you know that a regular fitness routine can also shave years off your age?
Indeed, staying active can visibly make you look younger by keeping your skin soft and glowing. It activates your natural skin’s elasticity and maintains it for longer. So next time you’re picking your gym outfit, don’t just consider how you’ll look while doing weights on the day, but think of the whole picture. The more you exercise, the better your skin gets at staying firm and supple.
Tired of fighting off expression lines?
Admittedly, while exercise can help to combat visible aging by keeping your skin firm despite the cold, it can’t erase the lines that have naturally formed on your face. The dry and harsh winter weather hardens your expression lines, especially around the nose and the mouth.
But you can help to tackle the nasolabial fold with non-invasive procedures – check Vaaesthetics to find out more about their safe treatment options. Ultimately, you may not be ready for drastic surgery, yet it doesn’t mean you should keep your wrinkles!
Change your skincare products
In winter, you can’t afford to stick to your favorite summer skincare products. Your skin needs to face the challenges of freezing days and over-heated interiors with effective moisturizers.
Clinique has a dedicated moisturizing solution for dry skin, Moisture Surge, which can do wonders to keep you feeling fresh. When your skin is dry, folds and lines are more likely to appear, so keeping it hydrated is your top priority in winter!
Feed your skin the goodness it needs
Nourishing creams are helpful, but, ultimately, your skin cells also rely on your diet to get all the nutrients they need. In winter, you need to focus your attention on antioxidant foods rich in vitamin C such as carrots, which helps to produce collagen and maintain your natural elasticity.
Broccoli is another great vegetable that enhances your skin’s health and helps to prevent irritation and wrinkles from cold temperatures. For a glowing complexion, remember to add some beetroot to your daily meals – a glass of beetroot juice is ideal, but you can also try yummy beetroot-based meat alternatives!
Are you ready to find your very own fountain of youth this winter? There are plenty of safe and non-surgical ways to stop time, from changing your fitness routine to filling your plate with antioxidants!
How do you winterize your skincare routine? How do you stop the signs of aging during the winter months? Leave a comment below and tell me about your tips and tricks.
Yours Truly,
Vanessa