In winter, the cold disrupts the skin’s protective hydrolipidic film and the skin becomes drier, duller and less elastic. Morning and evening, you need gentle cleansing and a cream with ingredients that hold water, such as hyaluronic acid, and that support the skin barrier, such as niacinamide. Drinking enough and a varied diet also help.
Temperatures are dropping and the cold is starting to make itself felt. It’s not only time to change over your wardrobe, but also to take care of your skin.
In winter, the skin needs special care and a little extra attention. At this time of year, in fact, it is sorely tested every day by sudden changes in temperature and exposure to wind. These are all sources of stress that add to the constant onslaught of smog and pollution.
This is why a careful diet and a skincare routine tailored to winter needs prove to be ideal solutions for keeping the skin hydrated, healthy-looking and radiant.
In this article, we will find out together what happens to the skin when temperatures drop and what we can do to care for it every day. We will also discover why, in winter, collagen proves to be an important ally for the face, which, together with the hands, is the part most exposed to external aggressors. Finally, we will see how the Mialica Linea Viso can help the skin during the coldest time of the year.
What happens to your skin when it’s cold?
Skin reacts differently in every season.
In winter blood vessels constrict and tissues receive less oxygen, so cell turnover slows down and the skin looks duller.
Low temperatures and wind also disrupt the hydrolipidic film, the barrier that protects the epidermis from external aggressors. The skin holds less water, loses elasticity, and chapping and small cracks appear in the most delicate areas of the face.
Finally, constantly moving from the cold outdoors to warm indoor spaces makes the capillaries dilate and constrict, and over time they weaken, causing redness and irritation.
What can you do about it?
A skincare routine suited to the season is certainly an excellent solution, especially when combined with a proper diet. In fact, diet is essential during the winter to protect the body, and it also gives the skin important support.
Face cream for dry skin: what to look for in winter
When the skin on your face is dry, cream is the product that makes the biggest difference in your routine. In winter, it’s worth looking at three things when choosing one.
- Ingredients that retain water, such as hyaluronic acid, for hydration.
- Ingredients that support the skin barrier, such as niacinamide.
- A comfortable texture, to apply morning and evening without weighing the skin down.
Mialica’s 24H Face Cream combines niacinamide, peptides, hyaluronic acid and exosomes, and is applied morning and evening after the serum. For very dry skin, the order of the steps matters as much as choosing the right cream: gentle cleansing, toner, serum and then cream, as in the four-step Linea Viso.
So let’s look specifically at why, when it’s cold, collagen plays a crucial role in our general well-being, and for the skin in particular.
Collagen and skin in winter
Collagen is the main structural protein of the skin and gives it support, but with age the body makes less and less of it. In winter the cold adds to this: less blood reaches the surface and the lipids that protect the epidermis decrease, so the skin tends to look drier and less elastic.
Collagen PRO5 combines 5 g of Verisol® collagen per vial with vitamin C, zinc, biotin and vitamin A. Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin, and zinc, biotin and vitamin A contribute to the maintenance of normal skin. Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
A skincare routine with targeted products therefore proves to be a winning solution for addressing skin problems and keeping your face radiant and healthy-looking even when it’s cold.
The Mialica Linea Viso, with the Face Serum and 24H Face Cream, is designed to help your skin stay hydrated and radiant even when it’s cold. Let’s discover it together.
The Mialica Linea Viso for winter
The Mialica Linea Viso meets the needs of those who want beautiful, youthful skin all year round.
In the cold, skin ageing is encouraged by the series of factors we have just looked at, and collagen production needs a helping hand to allow the skin to stay sufficiently elastic, hydrated, toned and radiant.
Mialica’s serum and 24H cream, when used together, are a valuable resource. The formula takes into account what the skin needs when it’s cold.
What are the ingredients that make the Mialica Linea Viso essential for winter?
Hyaluronic acid, which holds water and eases the feeling of dryness; bakuchiol, a gentle alternative to retinol, which softens the look of fine lines and evens out the complexion; niacinamide, which improves texture and supports the skin barrier; and peptides, which improve the appearance of tone and elasticity.
Protect your skin when temperatures drop, refresh your skincare and give your skin all the comfort it needs during the coldest time of the year.
This article is for information purposes only and is not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or healthcare professional. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or breastfeeding, or are undergoing treatment, ask your doctor for advice before taking supplements.
