There are still two full months until the beginning of spring – an absolute eternity for dry skin! During winter, the skin dries out rapidly. Heated indoor air and the constant change between wind and cold outdoors cause significant stress.
Proper care is particularly important now. Rich day creams are ideal for facial skin. Fragrances should be avoided, as they can further irritate sensitive skin. Ingredients with a soothing effect are ideal: liquorice root, witch hazel, or thermal water are particularly suitable. In addition to relieving irritation through the use of linen bedding, they ensure an even complexion. The same applies to body care: gentle oils and body butters are better than light or perfumed lotions.
If the skin is particularly irritated or feels sore, an over-the-counter cortisone cream can be used as an immediate measure against dry skin. These hydrocortisone creams are available at pharmacies. Please note: even mild cortisone products should only be used for a short period without consulting a doctor.
It does not take much to irritate the eyes. A long night and poor air quality can be enough to cause dry skin. The result: red eyes the next morning. To prevent such “rabbit eyes,” the active ingredient dexpanthenol is helpful. It is found in gentle eye creams. Applying the cream before going to bed soothes the sensitive conjunctiva overnight.
In cases of severe irritation, tears are produced and flow from the eyes. This stresses the delicate skin under the eyelids, as tears have a high salt content. Classic Vaseline cream without additives or fragrances helps here. It protects the skin and makes it smooth again.
Has a lack of sleep left its mark? Are there dark shadows under your eyes in the morning? Cosmetics can help here. A concealer covers dark circles and makes fine lines invisible, thanks to integrated shimmer particles. Simply apply the concealer to the affected areas and gently pat it in with your fingertips.
A small glass of sparkling wine, trouble at the office or with the family – and skin redness quickly appears on the face. Stress and even light alcoholic beverages increase blood flow to the skin, making cheeks hot and red. How can this be concealed? The best tip: use a green makeup pencil. The color immediately neutralizes red facial tones and visible capillaries. Then cover the makeup with a foundation and apply a fine powder. Do not apply too much green. With a little practice, a quick and effective solution is at hand.
If chronic skin redness exists due to enlarged capillaries, it is called couperose. In this case, laser treatment can provide a permanent solution. However, this should be performed by an experienced dermatologist.
Cleanse and powder your face in the morning – and by midday at the latest, the effect has vanished. This has natural causes: sebum production increases until midday, making parts of the face appear oily. To outsmart skin biology, blotting papers are ideal. Dab the face with them occasionally, and the oily sheen disappears. Then, cover the skin again with transparent powder.
Puffy eyes – and how to get rid of them!
A glance in the bathroom mirror in the morning can be a real wake-up call: swollen eyelids! What to do? First: apply light lymphatic drainage. To do this, place your fingers at the bridge of the nose and gently stroke over the swollen areas toward the edge of the face. Second: dip black or green tea bags in water, squeeze them out, and place them on closed eyes. The swelling will subside.
Alternative: carefully apply creams containing caffeine or yeast to the swollen eye areas. These ingredients also have a slight decongestant effect.
Those who regularly suffer from puffy eyes should consult a doctor. It can be a warning sign of impaired kidney function.
Washing the dishes and then forgetting to apply hand cream results in dry skin. Or: an icy wind is blowing outside, but the gloves were left at home. All of this leads to chapped and red hands. A rich cream, carefully massaged into the hands, is suitable for treatment. The care cream should contain many essential oils and active ingredients such as panthenol and aloe vera.
In severe cases, a cream treatment is suitable: apply hand cream generously and put your hands into cotton gloves from the pharmacy. Let the cream work for at least 30 minutes.
Alternatively, there are gloves with a special inner coating. They care for your hands while you wear them.
Innovative care polymers have been developed for tired facial skin. They are applied to the face, onto dry skin, where they create a film. This film then tightens. Fine lines are said to be reduced by up to 60% within an hour. Small silicone capsules are also available from drugstores. They are filled with vitamins and are suitable for a quick “one-time lift.” Massage-tip pens are also practical; they plump up fine lip and eye wrinkles and smooth the skin.
Small cracks in the fingernail can be smoothed with a fine sandpaper nail file. Filing should always be done in one direction only. Also helpful: the entire nail can be polished with a special file. This does not just smooth the surface; the nail is also perfectly sealed. If it catches on something, it will tear even deeper. If a larger crack has already formed, instant nail glue is useful. Transparent adhesive film is also ideal.
Fingernails split most frequently because they are dried out. The best prevention is to regularly apply cream to them along with your hands. For specialized care, nail oils and nail pens are suitable. They are enriched with tea tree extract or vitamins and also promote nail growth. Long-term help is provided by dietary supplements – capsules containing yeast, biotin, or amino acids (cystine).
As early as 2004, the British Journal of Dermatology pointed out that silk bedding has a positive effect on skin diseases. It can alleviate symptoms. This observation applies to the entire spectrum of skin conditions – whether neurodermatitis, acne, eczema, inflammation, or erythema. The cause of this healing effect is the special structure of the silk fiber. The composition of its protein building blocks is strikingly similar to the properties of human skin. As a result, when silk touches the skin, it gently soothes all irritations – even in the case of fungal infections or dry skin. Linen bedding and silk bedding can do even more. If children are allowed to sleep under silk duvets, they have noticeably fewer symptoms when suffering from bronchitis. Furthermore, silk worn on the body can reduce excessive sweat production.
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