Dry skin in winter: the DIY guide to protect it from the extreme cold
Yuliia
Temps de lecture : 3minutes
No more dry skin! Discover our natural DIY recipes to strengthen your skin barrier and protect your face from the extreme cold of winter.
The Swiss winter is magnificent, but to enjoy it without suffering, it’s essential to prepare your skin for the extreme cold. The icy wind and dry air of the ski slopes are our skin’s worst enemies.
Good news: At Les Paillettes Vertes, we believe the best protection comes from nature. Discover our natural DIY recipes and simple steps to strengthen your skin barrier before the cold attacks. Say goodbye to dry skin and hello to radiance!
1. Understanding the enemy: the effect of cold
When the temperature drops, blood vessels contract to conserve body heat. This reduces the supply of sebum (the skin’s natural protective oils) to the skin’s surface. The result? A weakened skin barrier that loses moisture (dehydration) and becomes more sensitive to external aggression (redness).
The golden rule: you need to add lipids (fats) to compensate for this loss of sebum and seal in moisture.
2. The essential daily ritual (the basics)
Before moving on to DIY, here are a few things to remember:
Warm water, never hot: avoid showers and facial cleansing with scalding water. Hot water removes what little hydrolipidic film remains.
Gentle cleansing: use a very mild cleanser (such as a milk or oil), not an aggressive foaming soap, to protect the skin.
Constant hydration: drink plenty of water, even if you don’t feel thirsty. Skin hydrates from within.
3. Our DIY “Extreme cold” recipes (protection and calm)
All you need are a few natural ingredients to create ultra-protective skin care.
Recipe N°1: Intensive Repair Balm (for cheeks and hands)
This rich balm creates a protective film for areas most exposed to wind and extreme cold (cheeks, lips, hands).
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Recipe N°1: Intensive Repair Balm (for cheeks and hands)
This rich balm creates a protective film for areas most exposed to wind and extreme cold (cheeks, lips, hands).
Ingredients:
30% Shea butter (nourishing)
60% Vegetable Oil of your choice (Sweet Almond, Jojoba or Macadamia)
10% Plant Wax (Candelilla or Beeswax, for film-forming effect)
Preparation: Melt the wax and shea butter in a bain-marie. Remove from heat, add vegetable oil. Pour into a small jar and leave to cool. The Balm is ready!
Recipe #2: Calming and Nourishing Mask
Recipe #2: Calming and Nourishing Mask
A mask to be applied once a week to soothe redness and deeply nourish the skin.
1/2 teaspoon White Clay (Kaolin) (absorbs without drying)
Application: Mix ingredients well. Leave on for 10-15 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
4. The post-adventure ally (concentrated care)
After a long day of skiing or hiking in the cold, the skin needs concentrated care.
If you don’t have time to make your own balm or need an immediate solution for muscles and skin:
Natural Nourishing Body Balm with Palmarosa oil: The Anti-Cold Shield. Don’t just reserve it for your body! Applied in a very thin layer to hands and cheekbones, our balm, rich in organic Shea butter and coconut oil, acts as an excellent protective film against wind and dehydration. It nourishes and regenerates your skin barrier, even in the face of extreme cold.
Purifying Mask: For a real in-depth “reset” before winter sets in, our Spirulina & Clay Mask is perfect. It detoxifies your skin while providing essential nutrients before the onslaught of cold weather.
Conclusion: Adopting a more conscious lifestyle also means looking after your body in the face of the elements. By choosing natural ingredients, you can offer your skin the healthiest, most effective protection against Swiss winters.
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