Cold weather can leave your skin feeling dry, flaky, and uncomfortable. Selecting the right moisturizer and following an effective cold-weather skincare routine are essential for keeping your skin hydrated and healthy throughout the winter months.
In this video, you’ll discover the science behind dry skin during winter and learn expert tips for choosing the best moisturizers for cold weather. From understanding the importance of ingredients like glycerin to mastering proper application techniques, this guide will help you achieve soft, glowing skin, even in the harshest conditions.
Watch Dr. Madhumitha, one of the best dermatologists in Alwarpet, Chennai, share valuable advice on maintaining your skin’s moisture barrier and creating a cold-weather skincare routine tailored to your specific needs.
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00:00Hi, I'm Dr. Madhumita, dermatologist at Kaveri Hospital, Alpapit.
00:04Dry skin is a common problem in this cold climate.
00:07So why does this happen?
00:09This is mainly because of the diminished ability of the skin to retain its moisture.
00:14So what you have to do is choose a right moisturizer and use it in a correct method.
00:19So what all you have to see while choosing a moisturizer is its composition
00:23and it should be fragrance-free and paraben-free.
00:26So moisturizer abhinkrithabhanda, it's a broad term.
00:30Just to apply a moisturizer, it doesn't have to be applied.
00:34A moisturizer is emollient and humectant composition.
00:39Emollient is a combination of butter, mainly lipids and oils.
00:44Humectant is a very important ingredient in a moisturizer.
00:49It has some hygroscopic nature.
00:51Hygroscopic nature is what you have to do with the skin.
00:54It can attract water from the deeper layers of the skin and that top layer of the skin.
01:01In this case, when you have excess of humidity in the excess of the humidity,
01:06when you have that humid moisture in the top layers, you can attract the skin to the top layers.
01:10So basically, if you have excess of moisture in the skin, you have to retain the skin.
01:16Then a moisturizer, you have to do a moisturizer.
01:17So humectant from the moisturizer, you have to apply Urea, Lactic Acid, Propylend, Lycol, Glycerin.
01:23From this point, you can choose a moisturizer that you have to choose.
01:27So, how do you apply the moisturizer? It should be used two to three times a day. So, when you apply the moisturizer, it should be applied on damp skin. If you apply the dry skin, it should be applied on damp skin to retain those moisture also.
01:43Next, if you apply the moisturizer, it should be applied on the face and body. So, when you apply the body, you can use a thick, cream-based moisturizer.
01:54Whereas, when you apply the moisturizer, it can occlude and also cause acne aggravation. So, when you apply the moisturizer, you can apply the ceramides and hyaluronic acid-based contents.
02:10And it should either be gel-based or mild-lotion-based. So, cream-based formulation, if you avoid your face, it's better. Thank you.
