North India Winters & Skin: Prepare Before It Starts”

“North India Winters & Skin: Prepare Before It Starts”

By Dr. Mohd Rizwan Khan

Dr. Rizwan’s Skin, Cosmetic & Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

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As the winds get cooler and the fans slow down… your skin starts giving signals — tightness, flakiness, dull tone, itchy patches.

Yes, North Indian winters are not kind to your skin.

If you wait for December to start skincare, it’s already late.

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🧊 Why Winters in North India Are Tough on Skin

From November to February, North India faces:

• Low humidity

• Cold, dry winds

• Hard water (especially in UP)

• Room heaters (which dry skin more)

• Hot water baths (which strip skin oils)

This combination can damage skin’s protective barrier, leading to:

✔️ Dryness

✔️ Redness

✔️ Cracks

✔️ Pigmentation

✔️ Flare-ups of eczema, psoriasis, fungal infections

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✅ Prepare Your Skin in Advance – Start Now!

1. Switch to a Gentle Cleanser

Drop your foaming facewash (the one that makes skin tight after wash).

Use a mild, creamy cleanser with:

• Ceramides

• Aloe vera

• Glycerin

🔹 Face & body – both need attention.

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2. Upgrade Your Moisturiser

That light gel you used in summer won’t help now.

Go for:

• Cream-based moisturisers

• With hyaluronic acid, shea butter, niacinamide

Apply within 2–3 minutes after bath when skin is damp – it locks in moisture better.

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3. Lip Balm is Not an Extra – It’s a Must

Lips dry faster than other parts.

Use a fragrance-free, non-tinted lip balm – especially at night.

💡 Avoid licking your lips. It makes dryness worse.

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4. Keep Using Sunscreen – Yes, Even in Winter

Cold weather doesn’t block UV rays.

Pigmentation, melasma, and tanning can still happen – especially under the winter sun.

Choose:

• SPF 30+

• With moisturising base

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5. Say No to Long, Hot Water Showers

Hot water strips natural oils.

Instead:

• Use lukewarm water

• Apply moisturiser immediately after bath

• Use bath oils or oatmeal-based soaps

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6. Hydrate from Inside Too

Cold air makes us drink less water – but skin still needs hydration.

Drink:

• 7–8 glasses daily

• Add fruits like oranges, papaya, cucumber to diet

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7. Plan Your Skin Treatments Before Winter Peaks

At our clinic, patients start coming in mid-November for:

• Skin polishing for dullness

• Laser toning for pigmentation

• Hydrafacial for hydration

• Eczema and fungal control before winter flare-ups

Starting early = better results, less flare-up

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🧴 Bonus Tips for Kids & Elderly at Home

👶 Children:

• Use baby cream or lotion twice daily

• No strong soaps, even if they’ve been playing outside

• Keep nails short (to avoid scratching dry skin)

👴 Elderly:

• Skin thins with age

• Use thick moisturisers and consult for winter itching or dryness

• Be alert about cracks on feet – can get infected

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Real Case from Our Clinic

A 40-year-old working woman visited in December with:

• Flaky patches on face

• Redness around nose and mouth

• Itchy legs after bath

She had switched to hot water, stopped sunscreen, and skipped moisturiser.

We helped her with:

• Barrier-repair cleanser

• Day moisturiser + SPF combo

• Night moisturiser with ceramides

• Lifestyle changes like reducing heater use

In 2 weeks, her skin calmed down and became soft again.

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Final Words

North Indian winters are beautiful – but tough on your skin.

Don’t wait for cracks to appear. Start skin prep in October-November.

And remember – skin isn’t only about beauty. It’s your first defense against the weather. Keep it strong.

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📍 Visit Dr. Rizwan’s Skin, Cosmetic & Laser Clinic, Shahjahanpur

Let us check your skin type and guide you with the best winter care.

📞 Appointments open for seasonal skincare and winter-safe treatments.

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