Did you know that frequent blushing or redness of the skin can lead to cracked veins in the face, loss of elasticity and long-term redness? Redness is not only a sign of embarrassment and shame, or summer overheating, but is also a typical winter reaction to the skin's attempt to warm up.
Why do we “blush” in winter?
At low temperatures, blood is brought closer to the skin surface and blood capillaries. For young skin, the return of blood back is not such a problem, but older skin reacts to these changes much more slowly, and redness persists longer. In the cold, the subcutaneous blood vessels contract and in the heat they expand. With frequent transitions from cold to heat, our skin simply suffers. We know how to help it! 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 largest organ and the basic protective membrane between the outside and inside 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 formation of collagen, which is the basic pillar of skin elasticity?! The “protective” vitamin E protects cells against free radicals that cause skin aging. You can find it in almonds and eggs. You can get vitamin D from sea fish, vitamin B from dried apples and eggs. Bananas will 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 will provide the body with the necessary antioxidants.
Nourish your skin from the outside
Just as it is appropriate to nourish our skin from the inside, it is necessary to protect it and take proper care of it from the outside. Include vegetable oils such as almond, cherry, prickly pear or pomegranate in your daily skin care. They prevent water evaporation from the skin by forming a so-called “protective film” on its surface. In addition, they soften and smooth the skin texture, thus protecting the face and body from peeling, unsightly flaking and cracking. And they simply make your skin more resistant.
Vitamin and antioxidant cocktail
So what's the deal with these vegetable oils and what's so miraculous about them? Let's explain it straight away! Nourishing mandlový olej is a known champion in vitamin E and antioxidant content. Lighter cherry oil It contains not only vitamin E, but also A and antioxidants. Luxurious prickly pear oil in addition to vitamin E, it also contains linoleic acid, an omega-6 fatty acid that helps strengthen the skin barrier and promotes collagen production. A pomegranate seed oil It is valued especially for its content of so-called accompanying substances, which function as "scavengers" of free radicals and so-called phyto-SERMs, which help harmonize the skin in cases of estrogen deficiency.
What to avoid
If you suffer from frequent redness of the skin, be careful of skin cosmetics containing alcohol and irritating chemical ingredients. Alcohol dries the skin even more and thus increases redness. Parabens have been shown to cause allergies and irritation of the skin, especially if the skin is damaged, as have preservatives such as Methylisothiazolin and Phenoxyethanol. Also, notice how your skin is affected by staying in a place with low humidity. Usually these are those pleasantly heated rooms and heated means of transport. Although we are warm, our skin reacts with further drying and further irritation, which leads to peeling.
SOS for reddened skin in winter
Soak a cotton pad in soothing 100% floral waters like rose, chamomile or cornflower and place on the affected area for 5-10 minutes. Rose floral waters have high natural anti-inflammatory effects and have been considered the number one beauty product for centuries. You can reach for several types rose waters, whether it's the queen of damask roses, or her cousin the rare white rose, or the delicate table rose, or a unique bouquet of roses. The classic of all classics Chamomile It has natural soothing and anti-inflammatory effects, which even the most sensitive skin will appreciate! And blue cornflower It is a real treasure for delicate, irritated and dry skin. It also effectively cools the skin.
Now you definitely know what to do about reddened skin in winter and which non-irritating products help it regenerate. We have something for your skin 100% natural cosmetics, free of alcohol, parabens and irritating preservatives. Made with love and utmost care.
