It’s quite unfair of the face to claim all the attention when a discussion about skincare is involved. Your body is equally important, especially when it comes to building a skincare routine for the harsh winter months. The sudden drop in temperature, cold air and dryness can affect even the ignored areas of your body causing them to turn dry and itchy. But you don’t want that, do you? Here are four areas that need some extra TLC this winter…
01. The neck
Your neck happens to be as exposed at the rest of your face during winter. Given that you are constantly wearing scarves or turtlenecks (yes, they are still around) to cover up your necks, the constant friction between dry skin and woollen clothes can lead to winter rashes and irritation. Keep the skin on your neck properly nourished to avoid this and the best way to do it is take your winter moisturiser down to your neck while applying it on your face.
BB picks: Pond’s Flawless Radiance Derma + Moisturizing Day Cream SPF 30
02. The hands
Your hands are already one of the driest areas of your body during winter, pile on the fact that you are constantly washing it throughout the day due to the pandemic and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Keep a rich and creamy hand cream by your bedside or work desk to quickly hydrate dry hands and keep them looking pretty!
BB picks: Dove Coconut Hand Cream
03. The legs
Lower levels of humidity in the winter air is a major cause for dry skin. This is worse for your legs since they are subjected to hot showers, friction from the clothes and shaving. Do not forget to moisturise your legs during winter, especially your lower legs which can develop visible and itchy dry patches that can be super annoying to deal with.
BB picks: Love Beauty & Planet Argan Oil and Lavender Aroma Soothe and Serene Body Lotion
04. The lips
Chapped lips are as synonymous with winter as hot chocolates are! So while you might already be slapping on that cherry chapstick, you might forget about the sun protection element. Pick a hydrating lip balm with a minimum SPF of 15 to protect your pout from turning dry and wrinkly!
BB picks: Lakme Lip Love Gelato Collection
Written by Sumona Bose on Nov 04, 2020
Sumona Bose is a writer, skincare junkie and a self-professed makeup connoisseur. Equipped with a Master's degree in Fashion Management and over 3 years of experience writing in the beauty and fashion space, her passion for learning new things has no bounds. Working closely with dermatologists, beauty excerpts, makeup artists and hairstylists, she brings you the best of all things beauty. From trending skincare ingredients to makeup looks that help you slay, she manages to bring something new (and vital!) to our readers every single time. Her hobbies include home workouts, watching foreign films and binge-watching makeover shows!