Most of us love winters and the pleasantness that it brings with itself. However, our body does not agree to this. It is very difficult for our skin, hair, and nails. Along with pleasantness, winters also bring flaking, itchiness, tautness, cracking and even eczema in extreme cases. All skin types including the oily skin people should take extreme care of their skin. It is so because the winter winds are strong enough to crack the oily skin. Therefore, it is essential to take special care of the body during winters. Mentioned below are the ten grooming tips on how to survive outdoors, this winters.
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Use a Sunscreen
All of us enjoy sitting in the sun during winters. Therefore, it is necessary for us to use sunscreen as exposure to the sun can speed up the aging process. All of us should apply sunscreen 15 minutes before leaving the house and should reapply it after every 30 minutes in order to protect the skin.
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Cover Your Hair
We all love our hair, don’t we? Therefore, it is advisable that before going out we should cover our hair with a hat to protect them from the wind, rain, and snow. Most of the times women don’t want to wear hats because it spoils the hairstyles. To avoid this woman should cover their hair with a silk scarf. It not only protects the hair from damage but also reduces static.
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Moisturize
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It is very important to moisturize the skin before leaving the house in winters. It reduces the itchiness and flakiness that symbolizes winter skin. Moisturizers are immediately absorbed by the skin and they not only reduce the pores but also repair the skin. It should be ensured that the moisturizer is completely absorbed by the skin before leaving the house. -
A lip balm is a must
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Maintaining your smile does not mean teeth but taking care of the lips. Before going out we must exfoliate our lips so that they look smooth and not chapped. We must always use a lip balm to moisturize the lips and to make them look fuller and plumper. Lip balms can also be replaced by lipsticks. They serve the same purpose but are tinted. -
Scarves and stoles
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Winters are not actually winters without scarves and stoles. They are extremely trendy and makes the neck look stylish. Besides this, scarves and stoles protect us from the chilly weather and winds. -
Dress up in layers
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Sometimes people find a really heavy sweater and decide to buy it because it acts as a great shield. However, this is not true. A single layer is not as protective as multiple layers because it lets cold air in and the hot air out. Multiple layers keep the body much warmer than a single layer. -
Protect your Hands
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It is really important to take care of our hands in winters especially before going out. Wearing gloves not only protect your hands from the chilly weather but also seal in the moisture. Moreover, we should always carry a moisturizer to prevent the hands from drying out. -
Add style to your feet
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Like face and skin, it is equally important to keep your skin moisturized. Besides moisturizing the feet, you can add style and protect your feet from the cold at the same time. Go for trendy sneakers or boots. They are extremely stylish and helps your feet to remain hydrated. Both ankle- length and knee length boots add to your winter style. -
Experiment with your makeup
Unlike summers you can experiment with your Makeup in winters. You can opt for bold makeup like smoky eyes, dark coloured lipsticks etc. The main reason behind this is that there is no fear of melting of foundation or anything. It lasts much longer and even does not look overdone in winters.
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