Did you know that frequent blushing or redness of the skin can lead to cracking of facial veins, loss of elasticity and long-term redness? Redness is not only a sign of embarrassment and shame, or summer overheating, but it is also a symptom of the typical winter reaction to the skin’s efforts to warm up.
Why we “blush” in winter
At low temperatures, blood is brought closer to the surface of the skin and the blood vessels. For young skin, the return of blood back is not such a problem, but older skin responds much more slowly to these changes, and the redness persists longer. In the cold, the subcutaneous blood vessels constrict, and in the warm they dilate. With frequent transitions from cold to heat, our skin simply suffers. We know how to help! Try the following practical tips that we have prepared for you in accordance with modern science and personal experience.
Nourish your skin from within
The skin is our most spacious organ and the basic protective membrane between the outer and inner world. Its health is therefore essential. Supplement vitamin C not only from citrus fruits, but also from broccoli, kohlrabi and peppers and, of course, fermented vegetables. Did you know that this vitamin is essential for the production of collagen, which is the cornerstone of skin elasticity? The “protective” vitamin E, in turn, defends cells against free radicals that cause skin ageing. You can find it in almonds and eggs. Vitamin D comes from sea fish, and vitamin B from dried apples and eggs. Bananas supply you with potassium, dried figs with calcium and magnesium. And the aforementioned broccoli is also valuable for its zinc, iron and folic acid content. And, of course, we must not forget that dried cranberries and blueberries provide your body with the necessary antioxidants.
Nourish the skin from the outside
Just as it is advisable to nourish our skin from the inside, it is necessary to protect and care for it from the outside. Incorporate plant oils such as almond, cherry, prickly pear or pomegranate into your daily skin care routine. They prevent water from evaporating from the skin by forming a ‘protective film’ on the skin’s surface. In addition, they soften and smooth the skin texture, protecting the face and body from flaking, unsightly scaling and cracking. And they simply make your skin more resistant.
Vitamin and antioxidant cocktail
So what is it with these vegetable oils and what is so miraculous about them? Let’s explain it right away! The nutritious almond oil is a known leader in vitamin E and antioxidants. The lighter cherry oil hides not only vitamin E, but also A and antioxidants. In addition to vitamin E, luxurious prickly pear oil also contains linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that helps strengthen the skin barrier and promotes collagen production. And pomegranate seed oil is especially valued for its content of so-called “scavengers” of free radicals and “phyto-SERMs”, which help harmonize the skin during estrogen deficiency.
What to avoid
If you suffer from frequent skin redness, beware of skin care products containing alcohol and irritating chemical ingredients. Alcohol dries out the skin even more and increases redness. Parabens have been shown to be allergenic and irritating, especially if the skin is damaged, as have preservatives such as Methylisothiazoline and Phenoxyethanol. Also note how being in a low humidity area affects your skin. Usually it is those comfortably heated rooms and heated vehicles. We may be warm, but our skin reacts with further dryness and irritation, which leads to flaking.
S.O.S. for red skin in winter
Soak a cotton pad in soothing 100% flower waters such as rose or chamomile or cornflower and place on the affected area for 5-10 minutes. Rose flower waters are naturally high in anti-inflammatory properties and have been considered the #1 beautifier for centuries. You can reach for several types of rose waters, whether the Queen of Damascus rose or its cousin the rare white rose, or the delicate stoic rose or the unique bouquet rose. A classic of all classics , chamomile has natural soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which even the most sensitive skin will appreciate! And cornflower is a real treasure for delicate, irritated and dry skin. Moreover, it effectively cools the skin.
Now you know how to treat red skin in winter and which non-irritating products help it to recover. We have 100% natural cosmetics for your skin, without alcohol, parabens and irritating preservatives. Made with love and maximum care.
