Not a dry and not an oily woman

Don't be a dry and oily woman

Seasonal skincare guide ——

The early winter in Beijing is a sensitive period for women who are particularly sensitive to seasonal climate changes. Apart from hastily changing into winter clothes, they should not neglect their skin care and should prepare for the seasonal transition as early as possible. To ensure that the skin safely gets through the winter, it is essential to take adequate protective measures.

Anti-wrinkle renewal —— For dry or more mature skin, dry weather can not only cause dehydration of the skin but also make it lose elasticity, and even lead to fine lines and wrinkles. Therefore, for this type of skin, autumn skincare should not only strengthen hydration but also inject collagen components into the skin to increase its elasticity.

Hydration and brightening —— The primary item in winter skincare is hydration. As long as the skin has sufficient moisture, other skin problems such as dullness, uneven skin tone, and enlarged pores will significantly reduce. However, when choosing hydrating products, one must consider their own skin type. For example, dehydrated skin types should choose water-based products; if you have an oil-deficient skin type, you should select nourishing products with an appropriate amount of oil.

Comprehensive nourishment —— You may find that skin issues always come in twos and threes. If your skin has multiple problems, you might try all-in-one repair products. These products often contain precious ingredients that not only repair mature and dry skin but also allow the skin to regenerate itself, restoring vitality.

● Key strategies

1. The old skincare concept was to apply thick night cream at night to repair the skin, but this idea is now outdated. The skin needs rest at night, so it's best to use lighter creams to let the skin breathe normally. Even in the autumn evenings, oily and combination skin should not use overly moisturizing creams to avoid clogged pores.

2. Entering winter, many people’s skin cannot adapt to the weather changes and produces too much dead skin, making foundation less adherent. Thick layers of dead skin are a recurring issue for oily skin. To enable the skin to absorb moisture and nutrients more effectively, remove the dead skin before applying cream or gel. However, since the skin surface is more prone to damage during autumn and winter, sanding should not be done excessively.

3. Many people think that changing seasons only requires changing skincare products, but in fact, one should also switch to a more moisturizing foundation. If you're used to using compact powder, it's better to change it, otherwise, the skin is prone to develop dry lines.

4. Tightness, peeling, and even itching indicate that the skin is under stress and it's time for some replenishment. To supplement the skin with moisture and nutrients, collagen moisturizing essence can be used. It can promote skin renewal, hydrate the skin, relieve tension, and reduce swelling. The best time to use it is 15 minutes before applying foundation, allowing the essence to be fully absorbed before applying makeup for better adherence.

5. Although the skin tends to be oily, it becomes tight in autumn and winter while still secreting a lot of oil on the surface, indicating an outer-oil-inner-dry state. In autumn and winter, add 1-2 drops of balancing oil for sensitive skin to the moisturizing mask to stabilize the internal and external water-oil balance of the skin, making it neither too oily nor too dry. This way, you can continue using the original moisturizing mask economically.

6. The skin continues to secrete a large amount of oil in winter due to excessive dehydration at the bottom layer. Therefore, after cleansing every night, hydration should be immediately replenished. If you have oily skin, choose a refreshing hydrating essence for a base.

7. After cleansing, the skin is like a blank sheet of paper, and the first skincare product applied is easily absorbed by the skin. In dry weather, choose a richer and more hydrating toner.

8. If the weather is too dry, slight cases may result in peeling at the nose and forehead areas, while severe cases may cause redness on both cheeks. In such situations, high-density hydrating masks should be used for emergency care.

By Tian Ming, images by Hu Zhi

Emergency remedy for facial peeling

1. First, apply a thick layer of moisturizing lotion on the peeling areas, such as the bridge of the nose, which helps decompose dead skin and provide emergency relief for cracked skin.

2. Use a foundation brush to evenly apply foundation onto the skin.

Emergency remedy for facial allergy

Long-term dryness and lack of water can cause the skin to crack and redden, and sensitive skin is prone to itchiness. Of course, it's necessary to first increase the skin's moisture and then soothe the stressed skin.

1. First, use a makeup brush to lightly sweep concealer over the reddened areas.

2. Then use a sponge to evenly apply foundation liquid onto the cheeks.

Emergency remedy for lip peeling

To clean the dead skin on the lips caused by dryness, besides using lip scrubs available on the market, you can first apply a warm towel to the lips for about 5 minutes, then gently brush off the dead skin with a toothbrush.

Source: MSN Lifestyle