To meet spring fully armed, you need to take extra care of yourself in winter. At this time of changeable weather conditions, it is very important to choose the right skin care and. And during periods of severe frost, be sure to use a protective cream. Today we will tell you which ones!
Gone are the days when women, in order to avoid dryness and irritation, smeared grease or Vaseline on their faces in winter. Thank God, now we have a lot of cosmetics that not only protect the skin from wind and frost, but are also a good base for makeup.
We have selected 7 protective creams for you from different price categories:
Protective face cream Biocon "Winter care"
This cream has a fairly light texture and is suitable even for those with. It protects the skin of the face from bad weather, especially frost and wind, and helps it adapt to harsh climatic conditions. Provides sun protection (SPF 12).
Approximate price - 32 UAH
Balm SAVIOR from frost
This effective cosmetic product is designed to protect the skin from exposure to low temperatures and cold winds. The balm is very popular among fans of winter sports and ice fishing, and is indispensable for long walks with children in frosty weather. The balm is applied to the skin before going outside. Thanks to its light, delicate texture, it is perfectly absorbed and does not clog pores.
Approximate price - 80 UAH
Weather protective cream for face Faberlic ZIMA
This cream protects the skin from cold and wind, frost and sudden temperature changes. It relieves redness, peeling and “frost irritation”, softens the skin. Does not clog pores, allows skin to breathe. Can be used as .
Approximate price - 35 UAH
Children's protective cream from bad weather White Mandarin
This cream is designed specifically for the care of delicate children's skin, but in winter it is also suitable for adults. Mango seed oil provides long-lasting protection from bad weather, rice bran wax prevents dryness, flaking and instantly relieves redness and irritation, and beeswax promotes rapid healing of wounds and disinfection. The cream is quickly absorbed, does not leave any residue and allows the skin to breathe freely.
Approximate price - 122 UAH
Cream with protective complex Bema Cosmetici BioEcoPharma BioEcoCrem
This cream serves as a shield for the skin from the effects of negative environmental factors. It protects from wind and frost, relieves irritation, dryness, and restores damaged areas. A large number of natural ingredients in the composition give the skin velvety, silky and especially soft.
Approximate price — 465 UAH.
Jean DArcel Creme Argan Jour day protective cream with argan oil
This cream has a delicate consistency, is perfectly absorbed and penetrates deeply, without creating a mask effect or tightness of the skin, allowing it to breathe. It relieves cold and restores water and lipid balance. The cream effectively eliminates dryness and flaking, moisturizes and protects against moisture loss, prevents skin irritation and premature aging, triggers skin regenerative processes, stabilizes blood circulation and strengthens blood vessels.
Approximate price - 570 UAH
Protective cream for the winter season Christina Forever Young Hydra Protective SPF20
Winter cream from Christina does not allow ultraviolet radiation to adversely affect the skin; it also helps. The cream perfectly saturates the skin with vitamins necessary for its health, helping it to remain toned, radiant beauty and fresh for a long time. This cream can be used by all women and is suitable for any skin type. It simultaneously moisturizes and nourishes the skin, so it maintains the balance of moisture and substances necessary for beauty, and also does not freeze at sub-zero temperatures.
Approximate price — 2060 UAH.
In winter, your face creams should be swapped, moisturizing should be applied in the evening, and nourishing in the morning. Since at sub-zero temperatures, particles of moisturizer can freeze in the upper layers of the skin and create microdamages. Nourishing or should be applied no earlier than an hour before leaving the house.
By following these simple rules and choosing the right protective cream, your skin will be safe in winter!
Low temperatures negatively affect the health of the skin; it can cause redness, inflammation, and peeling. Therefore, in winter, at the beginning of spring and at the end of autumn, you need to be especially careful when planning to go outside.
The website in today's article will reveal several secrets of how to protect your skin from frost and cold wind. You will learn which cosmetic products are best to use for this, how often you should use them, and, most importantly, what you can actually use to prepare them yourself at home.
How to protect your facial skin from frost
This is possible due to the inclusion of glycyrrhizic acid, mangosteen and jabara fruit extract in its composition. I recommend using this tool as follows:
- Before going out into the cold, lubricate your face with the contents of the tube.
- Distribute the mixture evenly.
- Massage your skin.
- Wait until the cream is absorbed.
- Do not use it in the eye area.
What to do for oily skin
If the temperature outside is below 0, you should definitely use creams with cryoprotectors. One of these and, in my opinion, quite good, is Mirra.
It has the following effects:
- improves blood circulation in tissues;
- prevents dehydration of the epidermis;
- gives skin elasticity;
- puts in order metabolic processes in the dermis;
- protects the face from the aggressive effects of cold wind and sub-zero temperatures.
To achieve this effect, the cream must be applied to areas of the skin unprotected by clothing in the cold in the morning. This should be done in a thin layer, evenly distributing the mass over the surface. It does not require rinsing, just let it absorb. The cost of Mirra cream is approximately 600 rubles. It will be especially useful for those with dry skin.
From folk remedies, in my experience, olive oil, which has a bright moisturizing effect, really helps. To do this, apply it to the face in the morning, leave it for half an hour and then wash it with cleansing foam.
How to protect your skin from frost if it is dry
It is naive to believe that dry skin does not need moisturizing in winter. Rain, high humidity, snow - all this does not help it in any way, moreover, they even harm, injuring the epidermis.
- Melt the beeswax - about 30 ml.
- Heat jojoba oil – approximately 10 ml.
- Squeeze the juice from 2-3 young aloe leaves.
- Measure out 10 ml rose water.
- Mix all ingredients.
- Let the composition sit for at least a day.
After the mixture becomes thick, beat it with a blender and use it an hour or two before going out into the cold. Since it will turn out to be quite liquid, I recommend applying it with a brush. For it to take effect, 10-15 minutes are enough, after which the product is washed off with warm water and wiped off. The remaining cream will need to be poured into a glass container and stored in a warm place, out of reach of children. It perfectly soothes inflamed and irritated skin, relieves redness and moisturizes.
How to protect your hands from the cold
First of all, I recommend buying good gloves for your hands. They must be sewn from dense materials that do not allow air to pass through. It is best if wool or sheepskin is used. This applies to both the external and internal sides of the product. The main thing is that there are no synthetics that irritate the delicate skin.
During the cool season, you should also be sure to use special protective hand creams. They should be oily, with a moisturizing effect. Good options, in my opinion, are products such as Vichy Essentielles (400 rubles), Garnier “Intensive Hand Care” (200 rubles) and Natuderm botanics “Ginkgo and Sea Buckthorn for Mature Skin” (190 rubles).
If none of the suggested remedies are suitable, I suggest using Vaseline. It perfectly moisturizes and is especially useful for cracks. You can also prepare a warming ointment from the following ingredients:
- olive and coconut oil (50 ml each);
- beeswax - 2 tbsp. l.;
- vitamin E in the form of an oil solution – 5 ml;
- Vaseline – 10 ml.
Combine all the ingredients, bring them to a boil and let them cool. So that the finished cream can be absorbed, I recommend using it 2-3 hours before leaving the house.
That's all the main effective ways to protect your skin from frost in winter!
Strong wind, frosty air, and uncomfortable temperature conditions have a detrimental effect on the condition of the skin. They can cause frostbite, redness, peeling and various rashes. Weakening immunity makes tissues hypersensitive to environmental conditions. They require additional protection, which can only be provided by special procedures and competent care. How to protect your skin from the cold so that it always remains healthy and elastic?
Manufacturers offer a huge range of winter cosmetics for the face and hands. You should choose formulations containing a variety of oils and fats. It is these substances that nourish the epidermis and protect it from frost. The main thing is to apply the products to previously cleansed skin. Then the effect is much more noticeable.
Anti-inflammatory drugs
Some components contained in cosmetics provide a calming effect. It is worth choosing products that contain:
- vitamin B5;
- AHA – fruit acids that maintain moisture balance;
- hydroviton is a natural element;
- tonic avocado, papaya, birch, witch hazel, chamomile and calendula pomace;
- honeycomb extract, which forms a protective layer;
- liposomes that saturate cells with microelements;
- lecithin, hyaluronic acid, bioenzymes that promote tissue renewal;
- ceramides that support elasticity.
Rules of application
It is not enough to have suitable cosmetics in stock; it is important to know how to use them. There are general recommendations that are guaranteed to help save delicate skin from the cold.
1. Ideally, apply the cream an hour before going out into the cold street. This time is enough for it to assimilate and begin to act.
2. Scrubs and masks are used only in the evening, and not during the day or in the morning.
4. Rubbing cubes of frozen herbal infusions is a prohibited procedure in winter. It’s better to return to it when it becomes warm and sunny again.
Cleansing
Low temperature conditions force us to replace our usual cosmetics. Instead of tonic, you need to choose a more gentle cosmetic milk or cream, saturated with aloe and ginseng extracts. Instead of gel, it is preferable to take foam for morning washing. It is better to opt for the option with green tea or grapefruit extract, without a soap base.
After removing makeup, you need to apply a tonic with vitamins. It is important that there is no alcohol in it. All the mentioned products perfectly cleanse the skin and provide it with radiance.
Moisturizing cosmetics
In winter, creams should nourish the epidermis with vital microelements, vitamins and hydrocomponents. That is, to ensure their uniform distribution, thereby forming a natural protective cover.
- lecithin;
- vitamins C and A (they are also antioxidants);
- hylauric acid.
These substances help accumulate nutrients and moisture. Creams that have the most dense structure are especially effective.
No less useful are 100% jojoba, nut, and avocado cosmetic oils. In turn, Vaseline products are the best option for unhealthy skin (for example, with eczema, psoriasis and other diseases).
Nourishing masks
They need to be done at least once every 7 days. The mixture must contain vitamins:
A (minimizes the skin’s susceptibility to sudden temperature changes, participates in the formation of elastin and collagen, has a positive effect on the restoration of the epidermis);
PP (improves blood circulation).
In the evening, it is better to use serine, elastin and collagen masks, as well as products with hylauric acid - they have a beneficial effect on lipid balance.
Cream protector
If spending a long time on the street is unavoidable, then use a protector cream right before going out. The protective layer has a dense structure, relieves irritation and soothes itchy facial skin. In this case, powder should be excluded altogether - it will only be harmful. Instead, you can apply a rich foundation: it will disguise unevenness and provide reliable protection from winds, cold, and snow.
The right diet
Full menu
In winter, it is important to pay attention to foods rich in amino acids, micro- and macroelements, as well as vitamins that maintain the normal condition of tissues. The mandatory diet should include:
- dried fruits;
- nuts;
- young greens;
- fish;
- milk and sour milk;
- liver;
- lean meat.
Seafood, herbal teas, beans, vegetable oils and natural juices also increase skin elasticity.
Supplements
If inflammatory reactions caused by cold weather are observed on the face or hands, you need to take special nutritional supplements. They should contain walnut and flax oils, fish oil and other omega-3 acids.
Environmental conditions
Temperature
Alcohol, cucumber extract, gel and everything else that characterizes summer creams are excluded in winter. They dry the skin even at -1 degree. But at -10 degrees, you can safely refuse creams with a water base. This is the time for a natural base - such as mink oil or lecithin.
Humidity
An optimally humid microclimate is a decisive factor on frosty days. It is extremely necessary to increase it indoors. To do this, just place a container of water on the heated radiator or hang a damp towel. But the best solution is a standard humidifier.
Water
Another important point: you should completely exclude hot water. In winter frosts, it damages the lipid barrier of tissues. Conversely, washing procedures based on temperature contrast improve blood circulation and normalize the condition of the skin.
Folk recipes
For dry skin
In cold weather, fortified masks are extremely useful - 1-2 times every seven days. There are several viable options.
1. Parsley rhizome, chopped using a grater, mixed with fresh sour cream. The composition is applied for a third of an hour, then removed with warm water.
2. Half a raw chicken egg plus 1 table. l. cottage cheese and 1 teaspoon. l. Olive oil is an effective remedy for flaking.
3. Masks with lecithin, peach, almond and agave pomace, as well as wheat sprouts help nourish the epidermis.
For oily skin
The optimal solution for this is film masks. However, in cold weather, very fatty products are required. They should be applied in the thinnest layer to avoid comedones. There is also a proven recipe: mix 1 table at a time. l. cottage cheese and kefir, and then smear it on your face and after 1/3 of an hour, wash it off with plain water.
For frostbite
Unprotected skin is highly susceptible to cold air masses. The result is frostbite. Although in this case it is too late to protect your hands and face, you can try to restore the epidermis. To do this, you need to immediately rub the affected area with a warm cloth, and when you get home, lubricate it with fish oil or vegetable oil. So, in winter it is better to take care of your skin and not bring it to an extreme state.
Cheeks are burning: 10 cryoprotective creams for children
We guess that in such frosts many people stay at home and do not go out with their children. But sometimes you just need to go outside. Don't be afraid of frost! Dress warmly with your child and do not forget to apply a cryoprotector cream to your face, which will protect delicate skin. We have selected the 10 most effective creams according to the online community.
Protective balm against wind and cold Weleda
This brand has long and reliably proven itself among other children's products, and needs no introduction. The big plus of this cream is that it does not contain water. This means that you don’t even have to wait the required 15-30 minutes before going outside, but immediately dive into the cold without fear of redness and chapping. Beeswax and skin-related lanolin in the cream form a protective cover, allowing the skin to breathe. The extract of calendula flowers eliminates inflammation on the skin, and almond oil increases the elasticity and protective properties of the skin. The balm is especially recommended for babies whose skin needs protection from the weather, and children with inflamed skin. Suitable for adults with sensitive skin.
Cryoprotector from Mirra Lux (Kutelitsa) 
An excellent cream that is suitable for both children and adults. It enhances capillary blood circulation, and also nourishes, moisturizes and improves skin elasticity. The cream has a good natural composition and a pleasant smell of herbs and essential oils. It is good to smear on your hands, face and neck during outdoor winter sports and long walks. The composition contains water, so you need to apply it in advance. The composition also includes cedar, castor and milk thistle oils, extracts of propolis, nettle, ginseng, green tea, urea, glucose, beta-carotene, vitamins E, F, C. In general, you can safely take it.
Nourishing cold cream from Avene 
Cream for dry and atopic skin, suitable for infants, children and adults. The texture is quite heavy, but it protects against frost perfectly! It does not contain fragrances or parabens and is generally ideal for those unfortunate people who are allergic to frost and bad weather.
Chicco Baby Moments 
This product forms a protective film on children's skin, but is not at all sticky or greasy, and does not allow wind and frost to damage delicate cheeks. Does not contain dyes, alcohol, parabens and is safe for babies. Pleasant aroma, delicate consistency. A wonderful savior during walks in windy autumn and frosty winter.
Mustela Hydra stick 
This is the oldest brand, created more than 50 years ago, and is the European leader among baby skin care products available in pharmacies. In the Alps, in the cold with wind and snow, the French prefer to use Mustela with cold cream. The cold cream series includes several products, but the most effective is Hydra-Stick for lips and cheeks. It strengthens the thin hydrolipidic layer of the skin and protects it from the adverse effects of the external environment thanks to the content of vegetable wax and vegetable oils.
Cream for wind and bad weather from Bubchen 
The cream reliably protects even the most sensitive skin, providing it with protection from adverse weather factors. Vitamin E additionally supports cell functions, chamomile extract has an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial effect, soothes, softens and moisturizes the skin. When going for a walk with your baby, 30 minutes before going outside, simply apply “Cream for Wind and Bad Weather” on exposed areas of the body, and you will no longer be afraid of any bad weather.
Bepanten ointment 
A universal remedy does not mean a bad one. Bepanten ointment not only perfectly heals cracks and diaper rash, but also protects perfectly from frost and wind. Just you need to buy not a gel or a cream, but an ointment. The effect is much stronger.
Morozko from Avant 
Perhaps the most affordable of our entire list, but no less effective. Yes, it happens that it is not suitable for some children, especially those who are severely allergic to cold, but for the majority it is very suitable. The only downside is the parabens and mineral oils in the composition, which are not very suitable for children's skin. But if the advice of experienced mothers is important to you, and not the composition, then you can safely buy it. It's at least worth a try.
Animal fat 
The most proven remedy by our mothers and grandmothers. Even experts admit that if the frost is really harsh, then vegetable fats and oils are no longer suitable for protecting the skin. Only animals! Therefore, you can stock up on fat in advance (heat from the New Year's goose, for example) and smear it before going outside. The smell, of course, is very much for everyone, but the result is worth it.
What to look for in a cream?
The right ingredients are the key to ensuring that the cream will protect the skin from bad weather without causing irritation. There are three ingredients that dermatologists consider controversial in face barrier cream - glycerin, alcohol and petroleum jelly. If you see these substances among the first three components on the cream label, it is better to refrain from purchasing, but if they are in the last positions, the risk to the skin is much less. Useful and effective ingredients are natural oils, beeswax, panthenol or dexpanthenol. These substances have anti-inflammatory and healing effects, soothe the skin.
How to apply the cream correctly?
Many people make the mistake of applying this product five to ten minutes before going outside. Protective cream should be applied at least half an hour before meeting the cold: it should have time to adapt to your skin and form a protective film. If the composition contains water, it should have time to evaporate during this time. It is recommended to apply protective cream to the skin for no more than six to eight hours. Then it must be washed off. If you will be outdoors for a long time again, apply a new coat.
Have fun in any weather!
Our expert says - Dermatologist, cosmetologist Svetlana Zhukovskaya.
Let's start with washing
Set aside soap (even gentle cream soap), cleansing foams, and alcohol-based lotions until it warms up outside. Even ordinary water is not suitable for washing. During these months, it is important not to disturb the protection that the skin itself creates against cold and dryness - the so-called hydrolipid mantle.
Replace washing with cleansing the skin using cosmetic milk, alcohol-free lotion, and soft tonic. The first product contains mineral oils that do not dry the skin and do not aggravate dermatological problems. And non-alcoholic tonics and lotions are non-aggressive and gentle on sensitive skin.
Be careful with hydration
Do not think that cold rain and wet snow moisturize the skin; on the contrary, they injure it. And moisturizers, so beloved by many, are dangerous in frosty weather.
Of course, it won’t lead to frostbite, but the moisture contained in the cream, when frozen, becomes “prickly” and scratches and spoils the skin.There is another danger: in the dry air of an apartment, some ingredients in moisturizing jars behave criminally. They know how to attract moisture, but in dry air there is nowhere to get it from, so these substances begin to draw moisture from the deep layers of the dermis. The result is that the skin dries out.
Exceptions are hyaluronic acid and chitosan, since at the same time as moisturizing they cover the surface of the skin with a protective film, which does not allow water to evaporate. Although here you need to be careful: it is better to apply products with these ingredients at least an hour before leaving the house.
It is best to use all other moisturizing creams before bed, an hour before you go to bed. It’s good to apply them directly after an evening shower - while your skin is still damp.
During the day, you can spray thermal water from a can on your skin, directly on top of your makeup.Delicious menu
Many women believe that at sub-zero temperatures, the skin produces enough oil to protect itself from the cold.
This is partly true: during these months the skin becomes denser. Its cells produce a thick and rich sebaceous secretion, which is beneficial in cold weather: sebum is a barrier from wind, dryness and frost. But cosmetologists believe that such natural protection is not enough: the skin needs additional nutrition.
The most delicious thing for dry and normal skin is, of course, cream. Replace your usual day creams with nourishing ones, they have a richer texture, the recipe contains active ingredients, oil, vitamins and minerals. But, unfortunately, this composition (spermaceti, lanolin, beeswax) provokes comedones and acne, so nourishing creams are not suitable for oily skin. She prefers light creams with unsaturated fatty acids.
If the skin has difficulty surviving the cold (the face looks sleepy, pale, gray, roughness and unevenness are noticeable), provide it with enhanced nutrition: retinoids, antioxidants, plant extracts, cedar oil and jojoba oil. After such a diet, she will look radiant and feel smooth to the touch.Nine rules from a cosmetologist
1. In cold weather, choose a cream not only with vitamin E, but also with vitamin D.
2 . If you are prone to spider veins, use vitamin K creams.
3 . For very dry skin, you can add a little moisturizer to a drop of foundation, mix thoroughly and apply 30 minutes before leaving the house.
4. In sub-zero weather, you should not apply makeup with dry cosmetics; it is better to use heavy blush, liquid eyeliner and creamy eye shadow. Just before going outside, dust your face with a thin layer of loose powder.
5. Try to drink as much water as possible: it will help the skin normalize the functioning of sebaceous cells and survive the cold.
6 . Buy a humidifier. The device normalizes the “weather in the house.”
7. Even if you feel cold, try not to take too hot a shower or bath. The higher the water temperature, the drier the skin becomes.
8. Do not rub yourself after water procedures with a hard towel, but gently pat your skin with a soft one.
9. It is better to postpone active lifting procedures, a course of mineral masks based on algae, as well as moisturizers with collagen until spring, when the skin will need intensive hydration after the cold weather.
On a note
- At different times of the year and for different skin types, they select their own masks. In summer, moisturizers are more often used, in winter - fortified and nutritious. It is better to do the mask 1-2 times a week, 1-2 hours before bedtime and immediately after it apply night cream.
- Masks for dry skin necessarily contain fats (agave oil, wheat germ, avocado, almond and peach oil, lecithin, spermaceti).
- Masks for oily skin contain substances with astringent and anti-inflammatory properties (extracts of tea tree, pine needles, birch buds, cucumber, lavender, rosemary, propolis).