7 beauty tips for healthy skin even in winter

Winter can be a fairy-tale time, but the fact is that cold temperatures have a big impact on our skin.
It’s as if our skin goes from being nourished and toned to dry and cracked overnight.

In winter, there is naturally less moisture in the air (cold air contains less moisture than warm air).
Indoor factors such as central heating also reduce the level of moisture in the air.
This makes it harder for the skin to maintain its natural protective oils, which act as a barrier against environmental aggressors (ether, sun, smog, etc.).
When this lipid skin barrier starts to weaken, moisture starts to seep out of the skin, causing it to become dry and cracked.

What is the skin barrier?

The skin barrier is the layer of skin that works to keep all the good stuff in and the bad stuff out.

In layman’s terms, the skin barrier is what keeps us alive by preventing harmful toxins and pathogens from entering our bodies.
Another important function of the skin barrier is to retain water/moisture in our body that would otherwise escape and evaporate, causing dehydration of the skin.

Signs of a damaged skin barrier

In addition to dry, possibly inflamed skin, signs of a damaged skin barrier include scaly skin, itching, sudden acne breakouts, skin discolouration, and bacterial or fungal infections.

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In addition to external aggressors such as dry and cold air, allergens and environmental pollution, excessive exfoliation and the use of basic soaps or detergents also cause damage to the skin barrier.
Excessive sun exposure also disrupts our skin barrier and causes premature skin ageing.

How to prevent and repair the skin barrier?

The key to repairing your skin barrier is to moisturise.
While you probably have a favourite moisturiser that you gravitate towards, now is the time to look at the ingredients list on the back of your favourite products and make sure you’re using ultra-nourishing products at this time of year.

In winter, it is extremely important to build or.
firming the skin barrier.
And how do you do it?
Look for products that contain:

• humidifiers or.
  humectants – these are ingredients that provide adequate skin moisture in two ways.
  If the humidity is low, they will bind water from the lower layers of the skin, and if the humidity is high, they will bind water from the surrounding area. Probably the best known humectants are glycerol andhyaluronic acidand look for the following in skin care products: panthenol, NA-lactate, betaine, urea, allantoin, NA-PCA, etc.

• occlusive and emollient – emollients are ingredients that soften the skin (i.e. make it smooth and soft).
  They replace lost moisture in the skin by preventing water from evaporating, by filling the cracks between the skin cells in the stratum corneum of our skin. Emollients include most natural and semi-synthetic oils.Occlusives provide hydration to the skin by forming a hydrophobic layer on the surface of the stratum corneum.
  film and thus physically prevent water loss.
  The most common occlusives include: petrolatum, paraffin, lanolin, waxes, squalene, fatty alcohols…The main representatives of this group are ceramides, which are an indispensable ingredient in skin care products for cold winter days, as they are the main building blocks of our skin barrier (besides ceramides ceramides, which are more than 1/3 of the total, the skin barrier is also made up of cholesterol and free fatty acids).

• antioxidants – which are the superstars of all products, and the more of them in a product, the more powerful that product is. Because antioxidants effectively neutralise free radicals and prevent skin damage, products high in antioxidants help prevent loss of firmness and elasticity and help prevent wrinkles. At the same time, they help the skin to fight the negative effects caused by exposure to the sun’s rays or UV radiation.
  They can also help reduce inflammation on the skin. The most well-known and appreciated antioxidants are: coenzyme Q10, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E, resveratrol, astaxanthin…

How to achieve beautiful and radiant skin?

Stick to the 7 golden rules ensure radiant and beautiful skin all year round:

1. Humidification: As we have already said, theCancer is usually dry in winter, which can quickly dry out the skin.
   Regular moisturising is key to maintaining Hydrations skin. We recommend that you useuse high quality water-based serums, such as Moisturising serum with hyaluronic acid, peptides and papaya.
2. Barrier function is preserved and restored: Cold temperatures and strong winds can damage the outer layer of the skin, called the epidermis.
   Products high in lipids such as ceramides, fatty acids and cholesterol help to repair and strengthen the skin barrier.
   This will prevent moisture loss and reduce the risk of dryness.
   It works well for dry skin rich nourishing cream with ceramides and coenzyme Q10.
3. Antioxidant protection: Antioxidants are essential to protect the skin from free radicals that can be caused by extreme weather conditions.
   Use products with antioxidant ingredients such as vitamin C, vitamin A, coenzyme Q10, resveratrol and astaxanthin, among others.
   These will help neutralise free radicals and maintain healthy, youthful-looking skin. Antioxidant oil serum with vitamin tetra C and astaxanthin is fantastic at fighting pigment spots while successfully resisting the visible signs of skin ageing.
4. Use sun protection: The sun is not only present in summer, but winter sun rays should also be taken seriously.
   Use sunscreens, especially if you are outdoors a lot.
   The sun can cause skin damage, so protection is essential even in the colder months.
5. Nutrition and hydration: Make sure you drink enough water, as hydrating from the inside is just as important as using moisturisers.
   Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E and other nutrients can also contribute to healthy skin.
6. A personalised skincare routine: Consider adapting your skincare routine according to your skin’s needs, which usually change according to the season and season of life.
   Creating a beauty routine through layering (applying several products to the skin in the correct sequence) is ideal for all skin types, but especially for problematic and mature skin.
   If you want the products to act in a targeted way, i.e. to target several problems at once, it is advisable to include serums in the routine.
   Additional moisturising and nourishing steps can bring significant benefits and visible results.

Follow the skin care routine recommended by NAN – Active Natural Cosmetics:

1. Step: cleanse your face with NANU Gentle Cleansing Milk,
2. Step: spritz your face with NANU Revitalising Toner,
3. Step: apply 2-3 drops of NANU Moisturising Serum with Hyaluronic Acid to a still damp face,
4. Step: follow with NANU Rich Nourishing Cream with Ceramides (or another cream of your choice),
5. Step: finish the beauty ritual with 2-3 drops of NANU Antioxidant Oil Serum.

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