How To Survive the Coming Winter in Style

[AD] Winter affects everyone in different ways: less daylight, cold conditions, winter blues, etc. In some cases, this can hit people hard and cause them to lose themselves. At times like that, it can really help to take care of yourself. Not only to build confidence, but to protect yourself against the harsh weather in every aspect. With this in mind, this post will offer a few tips to help you not just survive but thrive during the winter months. Read on to find out more. 

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Layer it Up 

One of the hardest aspects of winter is facing the cold weather. Layering up is smart, as this gives you more flexibility in temperature regulation; each layer also serves a different purpose, whether this is temperature regulation, insulation, or external protection. Layering also allows more variation with style, allowing you to look your best while dressing practically for the colder months of the year. 

Battle the Freezing Cold on Your Skin 

Winter can easily cause dryness, redness, and irritation due to the intense cold. Maintaining your skin, therefore, requires something to battle this; typically, something lightweight, calming, and hydrating. It is helpful to develop a skincare routine for your type of skin that consists of using a cleanser, exfoliator, moisturiser, and SPF (UV damage can still occur in the winter months). 

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Cold Air Comes for Your Hair Too 

Lack of moisture in the air and excessive heat, typically from being indoors with heating on or using styling equipment, can lead to damaged hair, scalp irritation, and frizz by taking away natural hydration. You can also use hair growth serums to retain moisture and have thicker-looking hair even in the depths of winter. 

Thinking On Your Feet 

One major challenge is taking care of your feet in winter; constant snow and moisture can lead to water-drenched shoes, and ice is precarious at the best of times. However, there are plenty of options of boots to choose from: hiking boots, fur-lined and waterproof Doc Martens, and even wellies can be used. Make sure that you have appropriate footwear for all situations, including smart shoes for work and comfortable shoes for walking. 

Winter can be a tough time of the year, and people can suffer in a few different ways. Hopefully, the advice in this post will be useful and help you overcome a few of the common challenges people experience during this time of the year so that you can look and feel your best despite the cold weather and shorter days.