by Amul

Created on: August 24, 2009

Looking good and charming is very important for everyone. Skin is very important organ of the body. It is largest organ of the body as it can breathe and absorb things. To look charming and fine it is necessary to keep the skin soft, supple and healthy. Winter is the time when skin suffers most. Harsh and dry winds during the winter, takes away the moisture and natural oils from the skin. This makes skin dull, pale and dry.

Dryness causes wrinkles, flakes and blemishes on skin. Many people think that winter is harsh for the dry skin only, but it is not true as winter affects all skin types. It does not matter that your skin is normal or oily; winter brings skin blues for all. During the winter skin needs a lot of attention and care. To keep skin soft and moisturized one can follow these tips.

# During the winter dry winds takes away the moisturizer from the skin which causes dryness and skin loses its charm and glow. Thus, it is necessary to keep skin moisturized using the lotions and creams. If the skin dryness problem is very severe, then always chose oil based moisturizers. Always apply layers of moisturizer, whenever you go out.

# Avoid using harsh soaps and beauty products which contain chemicals. Always use mild soaps and natural cleansing product. Do not use soap and cleansers daily as they also reduce the moisturizer and natural oils from the skin. Gentle scrub for exfoliation as it helps in removing the dead skin. Dead skin blocks the skin cells and causes flakes, which causes irritation. After bath, always apply natural oil or oil based body lotion all over the body.

# Drink more water as it helps to keep skin moisturized naturally.

# During the winter we use heat and fireplace to keep the house warm. Heat also takes away the moisturizer from the atmosphere which also causes dryness of skin. Humidifiers can maintain the moisture in the room. Thus, use humidifiers can help in keeping the skin moisturized.

# Cover your body under the layers of clothes. It helps you in keeping your skin safe from harsh winds.

# Many people think that sun block creams are meant for only summers, but it is not true as UV rays can harm your skin in winters as well. Always use sun block creams whenever going out.

Winter can make your skin look dull, but one can reduce the effects of winter by following the above mentioned tips and look gorgeous.

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