Do’s and don’ts to take care of skin in winters.

Do’s

·         Use soap – free moisturizing cleansers for face as well as body

·         Can add emollient oil to bath water (1-2 drops per bucket of water)

·         Apply moisturizer immediately after patting dry

·         Use a moisturizing sunscreen on exposed body parts, 20 minutes before stepping out in the Sun

·         Use a moisturizer twice or thrice a day

·         Use a night cream (long acting moisturizer) on face and body before sleeping

·         For oily skin, use light moisturizer, those specifically suited for oily skin

·         For hair, use mild moisturizing shampoo and condition hair every time after shampoo

·         Trim the split ends

·         For frizzy hair, use leave-on conditioner

Avoid

·         Harsh soaps, scrubs and loofas

·         Toners and astringent

·         Long hours in AC

·         Frequent shampooing