The cold is hard on the skin, but also on the hair. Tips and advice to spend the winter without hassle

Cleaning

It can not be said enough, to get out of the winter the fresh complexion and strong hair, hydration is the key. According to Dr. Frauke Neuser, expert Olay, everything starts with cleaning. "We want to avoid what could irritate the skin during cleaning, both in terms of products and the temperature of the water. We want hot water, but not hot

It's not just our skin that can change texture with cold temperatures. The hair is also affected. "There is a change in the texture of the hair. And if our hair is dry, it will get worse with the winter, "said Jeni Thomas, Pantene's chief scientist. To prevent this hair dryness, we swap our usual shampoos and conditioners for hydrating formulas

Hydration, hydration, hydration

If nourished skin and hair start with cleansing, they will be healthy if they are pampered afterwards as well. For the winter, rich textures are popular. Our day lotion turns into cream and our monthly mask, in weekly mask. "To make sure you stay hydrated, you have the challenge of buying a moisturizer and having it finished by the end of the winter. And if we finish it before, it's even better! "Dr Neuser suggests

Sun, sun

"We must not skip the SPF stage, even in the winter. We do not want to have UV damage in addition to cold damage, "says Frauke Neuser. The same is true for hair, which will be more prone to heat damage during the winter months. "Since you do not really let your hair dry in the open, the use of heat on our hair is up in the winter. We therefore exchange our usual care formulas for restorative formulas, "advises Jeni Thomas

Good products

Unscented Moisturizer with SPF 15, from Olay ($ 21.99, in pharmacies and supermarkets

Pantene Repair & Protect shampoo and conditioner ($ 5.99 each, in pharmacies and supermarkets