Off-season self-care: how to prepare your face and hair for the cold

After a long and hot summer, you are surely looking forward to cooler days. But your hair and skin are not at all happy about this. Dry air and piercing wind bring with them many inconveniences. Luckily, there are ways to protect your hair and skin even during the colder months, which we’ll cover at joy-pup.com.

How cold affects hair and face

Cold weather and dry, harsh air rob your face and hair of much-needed moisture. Therefore, chapped lips and flaky facial skin are a common problem at this time. Hair from exposure to cold becomes dry, lifeless, brittle and prone to falling out.

Moisturizing

The key to combating cold and dry weather is moisturizing in several ways. In autumn and winter, we often forget about drinking enough water, but this is just as important as in summer. Your entire body will thank you, including your hair and face. However, local hydration, the use of facial moisturizers and the right choice of hair cosmetics are also important. If you haven’t used air conditioning before, now is the time to start. Proper hydration with conditioner or oils can save your hair.

The basis for the skin is the selection of a cleanser. Many gels and soaps dry out the skin aggressively, giving the opposite effect of what you want. If your skin has become excessively dry, it may be time to change your favorite facial cleanser.

Vitamins and proteins

In addition to fluid intake, how you eat is also important. In winter, hair loves vitamin A, which promotes healthy sebum production, thereby combating dry hair. Vitamin E promotes root productivity by taking care of blood circulation. Not only your hair, but also your skin will thank you for a diet rich in proteins and zinc. This will give your skin a glow and ensure that everything works as it should, even in winter weather.

Avoid thermal hair tools

During the fall/winter seasons, you may inadvertently do things that can damage your hair, such as using heat treatments. When we are in a hurry, we dry our hair with a hairdryer, and if we want it to be perfectly straight, we use an iron. Even with proper protection, these devices leave your hair feeling weak, dry and frizzy. If possible, it is best to let your hair dry naturally. If you can afford it, it’s a good idea to wash your hair less frequently during cold weather, especially during the winter months.