Our skin is a complex yet unique organ that is at least as sensitive as we are, as fragile as our souls, and which determines its stance depending on internal and external factors. Weather changes, seasonal changes, our eating habits, our perspective on life, each one has a say on our skin and is responsible for the changes that come.

That's why we should be sensitive and conscious about our skin, as in every other issue. How can we not decide not to go to work because of bad weather conditions, instead, we dress in line with the new conditions and open our umbrella against the pouring rain when necessary. This is exactly what I want from you. Treating our skin in accordance with the conditions and making it a habit. Because our skin is our visible face and gift that integrates with our soul. That's why it's our duty to give it the value it deserves.

Cold weather has started to show itself since October, our skin, which has had enough of the hot weather, has difficulties in adapting to new weather conditions, while experiencing some adaptation problems with the sudden coldness. Because the weather is quite cold and our skin has difficulty in healing itself, it expects support from us with its dry and itchy structure.

Transepidermal water loss increases in our skin exposed to cold, and this increase causes the skin to dry. That's why the first skin problem that comes to mind when winter is mentioned is 'dry skin'. Cold-related xerosis, also known as 'winter itch', manifests itself due to low humidity with the effect of cold air and wind.

As it can be understood from the information I have given above, the problem of Skin Dryness constitutes our agenda today. In fact, dry skin can occur for many reasons. Among them, there may be different reasons, from misused make-up materials, to wearing too tight, low water consumption, the undeniable age factor, hormonal changes and various skin diseases, but our priority is skin dryness triggered by cold weather conditions and how we can cope.

The most important note to be taken for a peaceful winter and a healthy skin; Moisturize your skin!

Because most of the time, using a moisturizer solves the problem of dryness.

So what happens if we don't moisturize our skin?

Moisture is the secret of skin that maintains its elasticity and integrity. In a healthy skin saturated with moisture, the water ratio should be above 10 percent. Healthy skin balances water loss through the skin. As the amount of water in our skin decreases, the body loses moisture. There are many reasons for this, both internal and external. When the skin is dehydrated, its durability decreases and it wears out very quickly. This creates fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. However, skin problems such as excessive dryness, flaking, stretch marks, and infection may also occur.

Precautions to be taken to prevent skin dryness in winter

The most important point to be considered in order to prevent skin dryness is to consume plenty of water. In addition, the foods we eat other than water also affect the dryness of the skin. Rapid weight loss and unbalanced nutrition cause dryness in the skin. Especially abundant fruit and vegetable consumption is necessary for our skin health.

It is inconvenient for people to be exposed to hot water very often and for a very long time, since frequent contact with water causes moisture loss from the skin. For this reason, the duration of the bath and shower should be kept short, and moisturizers suitable for the skin type should be used after getting out of the shower. Because the body oils used at the end of the bath prevent moisture loss of the skin. And let's not forget that the vast majority of people with dry skin are those who take frequent showers and have a sac-fiber habit.

Since soaps dry the skin, soap-free cleaners with a pH of 5.5 or soaps with high oil and glycerin ratio should be used.

It is necessary to use sunscreen products not only in summer, but also during the winter months. Sunscreens prevent skin damage and drying out.

In addition to these, a good skin care will be like healing to our skin. Therefore, those with dry skin problems can use products that we call water-in-oil emulsion and that moisturize the skin intensely. People who do not have skin sensitivity problems can benefit from cosmetic moisturizers containing urea.

For dry skin, skin cleansing should not be compromised with soft cleansers, and the skin should be supplemented with moisture with products that can provide intense and long-term moisturizing.

Creams with a dense consistency and long-lasting effect by creating a protective cover on the upper layer of the skin are skin-friendly products. Moisturizers containing ceramide, which makes up most of the lipid layer of the skin, support the protection of the barrier with its repair function. In addition, glycerol, hyaluronic acid, squalene, vitamin E and shea butter are among the products with rich moisturizing properties. In addition to the use of moisturizing creams, moisture masks applied at regular intervals and intensive moisturizing skin treatments will give our skin a great comfort and shine. I remind you that a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids will also help moisturize the skin and I underline once again the importance of a single moisturizing for the skin.

Stay in love and health