Dressing for Winter:
1. Though it is natural to want to resort to wool or other warmer fabrics in winter, these may not be great on winter skin.
2. Non-irritating fabrics, such as cotton, allow circulation of air over the skin and avoid trapping of moisture. Dressing in layers will give you the advantage of taking off or adding clothes if you feel too warm or cold.
3. Synthetic materials are ideal for winter as they provide warmth and yet do not trap moisture. They even dry faster if they become wet.
4. Since more skin is covered in winter, there is increased potential for developing allergic
reactions to irritants in detergents or fabric
toners and softeners. Switching to a gentler
brand of detergent or avoiding fabric toners is a good choice in winter.
5. Wearing gloves over your hands can protect the nails
and skin from unseemly damage while also keeping them supple.
Hair Care in Winter:
Dry scalp, dandruff, split ends, and falling hair
are frequent hair and scalp complaints in winter.
These can be avoided by adequate care.
1. Avoid over-washing your hair in winter.
Hair tends to become dry faster in winter and
this adds to the problems of hair fall
and breakage.
2. Avoid use of hot blow dryers,
curling irons or straightening irons as they tend to
damage hair faster.
3. Wrapping a towel around hair after washing can
reduce hair dryer time and protect your hair.
4. Avoid all chemical hair treatments, such as perming, straightening and coloring,in the winter months.
5. Use conditioners generously and remember to use a leave-in conditioner
before going outdoors.
Diet in Winter:
The changing weather also seeks it due in terms of dietary changes in winter.
1. Protein needs tend to be higher and diet must reflect this change by the addition of nuts, peas, beans and lean meat.
2. Dairy products are also a good source of protein at this time and provide the required amounts of protein and calcium if incorporated into diet.
3. Extra vitamins are necessary to fight the onslaughts on the Immune System in winter as body resistance to infection
tends to fall in winter.
4. Dark-green, leafy vegetables are excellent at preventing
skin dryness and cracking and also provide essential micronutrients
to help fight infection.
"Despite the challenges to beauty care in winter, a few changes in diet
and lifestyle can work wonders and carry one
unscathed through the dip in temperatures." -KB
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