January Facial Beauty Routine: How to Take Care of Your Skin in the Coldest Month
January is the month when intense cold, dry winds and indoor heating put our skin to the test. After the excesses of the holidays and with the arrival of cold temperatures, it is essential to adapt your facial beauty routine to protect, hydrate and regenerate your skin. Here is a 7-step guide to face January with radiant and healthy skin.
1. Gentle Cleansing: The First Step to a Healthy Face
During the winter, skin tends to be more sensitive and prone to dryness. It is essential to choose a gentle facial cleanser, possibly oil-based or with hydrating ingredients such as glycerin and ceramides. Avoid products that are too aggressive and can compromise the skin barrier. You can try Sensai's double cleansing ritual with Cleansing Cream Step 1 and Milky Soap Step 2 or choose Insitut Esthederm's Cleansing Mousse .
Tip : Use lukewarm water to wash your face, avoiding excessively hot temperatures which could further dry out your skin.
2. Exfoliation: The Key to Regenerated Skin
Even in winter, exfoliation is a fundamental step to eliminate dead cells and promote cell renewal. Choose gentle exfoliants, preferably enzymatic or chemical with acids such as mandelic or lactic acid, ideal for sensitive skin, such as Osmoclean Exfoliating and Illuminating by Institut Esthderm .
Frequency : Once or twice a week, depending on skin type.
3. Deep Hydration: The Secret Against the Cold
Cold and dry air require extra hydration. Focus on rich but not occlusive creams, with nourishing ingredients. Clinique's Moisture Surge 100 hours and Shiseido's Essential Energy Hydrating are perfect. For the night we recommend The Rejuventaing Night Cream by La Mer .
Tip : If your skin is extremely dry, add a facial oil (such as rosehip or jojoba) to your moisturizer. Try Diego Dalla Palma's Facial Oil !
4. Sun Protection: Even in Winter!
One of the most common mistakes in winter is neglecting sun protection. Even if the sun is less intense, UV rays are still present and can damage the skin. Choose an SPF 30 like Ischia di Acqualai or higher and apply it every morning as the last step of skincare.
5. Masks and Extra Treatments: A Pampering for Your Skin
Take a moment to use nourishing and soothing masks to regenerate your skin. Great options include:
- Sheet masks enriched with hydrating serum like I'm Honey by TonyMoly and the Hydrating Mask by Elle
- Overnight masks based on ceramides or peptides to repair the skin barrier while you sleep, such as the White Tea mask by Teaology
DIY : Try a natural mask with honey and avocado for a boost of hydration and softness.
6. Eye Contour and Lip Care
The most delicate areas of the face, such as the eye contour and lips, deserve specific attention:
- Eye contour : Use creams rich in peptides or caffeine to reduce puffiness and moisturize. Try the Remescar treatment
- Lips : Apply a nourishing balm several times a day, preferably with ingredients such as cocoa butter or lanolin like Bakel's Lip Balm.
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7. Nutrition and Hydration: Beauty from Within
Don't forget that healthy skin also starts from the inside. Drink at least 1.5-2 liters of water a day and enrich your diet with foods rich in vitamin C, vitamin E and Omega 3 to promote elastic and luminous skin.
The article January Face Beauty Routine in 7 steps comes from Vittoria Profumi .
