How to moisturise dry skin in winter?

You have often wondered why your skin becomes so dry and uncomfortable during the winter, despite taking care of it and moisturising it, it takes on a dull and cracked appearance at this time of year.

Taking care of your skin in winter goes beyond drinking 8 glasses of water a day and putting on a moisturiser. Due to the low temperature of the climate your skin undergoes internal changes that alter its natural composition, oxygen absorption decreases in the cells that activate the manufacture of collagen, so the layers of the skin must do an extraordinary job during all this time.

How does the cold affect my skin? 

The skin has 3 layers and several sub-layers that protect our organism from external agents and bacteria:

• The Epidermis

  It is the outermost layer, the one you see and touch. During the winter, autumn and spring seasons, the cold weather causes the skin in various areas of our body to thin and lose strength. This layer produces the keratin that gives the skin its elasticity, and the melanin that gives it its colour; if these cells cannot reproduce properly, they will present conditions that alter their functions, causing the annoying scales that give the appearance of fish skin and dark spots to appear, making us look older than we are.

• The Dermis

  It is the middle layer, the thickest, located below the epidermis, which regulates the storage of fluids that keep the skin moisturised and hydrated, its main function is to provide the epidermis with sufficient nutrients to sustain a balanced hydration and that the skin does not dry out or crack, it is basically the source of water that is diminished by low temperatures that deplete the moisture reserves in our body.

• The Hypodermis or Subcutis

  It is the innermost layer of the skin, where the fat deposits that provide warmth to your body are located, like the epidermis it contains keratinocyte cells that help in the production of collagen that prevents extreme dryness and, like the dermis, works by optimising the body's ability to absorb and retain moisture to keep the skin hydrated. It supports the previous two layers by providing them with raw material, fatty nutrients, to prevent blood vessels from constricting and reactivate skin cell production that goes dormant in the cold.

What can I do to counteract the effects of the investment?

Cold puts a greater strain on your body's cell renewal functions, so neutralising the risks will make an absolute difference to premature ageing.

You should know that it is important to choose products that nourish and strengthen every layer of the skin and not only the surface layer, it is necessary to give it all the help possible while it is going through this period.

The formulas used at Premier Cosmetics act on the skin's cell production processes, from the inside, so that the changes are not apparent but functional.

For winter there is a line of cleansing, hydrating and moisturising products for every skin type, based on water or oils, depending on the needs of each person. You can rely on these products such as Collagent, Beta - carotene and Seaweed Mask that provides a lot of oxygen to the cells or the daily serum Bio Liposome Gel Serum or Refinig Moisture Cream that prevent the loss of fluid from the skin.

Additionally, it is essential to continue using sunscreen during the cold season as you tend to get confused and think that because of the frost the sun does not affect the skin, you should have a diet of foods rich in natural fats, not greasy, do not get too close to the heaters, do not take long showers with very hot water and obviously drink about 2 litres of water daily.

If you follow these recommendations you will have enriched, moisturised skin that looks healthy and spectacular during one of the driest seasons. Remember that strengthened skin is radiant skin and winter doesn't have to be a worry if you take good care of yourself.