How to take care of your skin in winter ?
Sensation of discomfort, desquates and dull complexion, winter is not the most glamorous season for the skin. But why does our skin suffer as much from the cold ? and how to protect it, keep a comfortable skin and a luminous complexion ?
Summary
How the skin reacts in winter ?
Facing the cold, our body will do everything in order to limit heat loss and maintain body temperature.
For this it will decrease the diameter of the blood vessels of the skin tissue, which will cause a decrease in sebum production and a slowdown in cell activity of the skin. The hydrolipidic film is found unbalanced and no longer ensures its function of protective shield in the face of external aggressions but also against the evaporation of water present in the skin favoring its dehydration, the phenomenon is also accentuated by the dry air of heated interiors.
Strong temperature differences between the interior and the exterior are also to be avoided as much as possible for sensitive skin, these thermal shocks put To hardly face the hair vessels of the face, causing redness and aggravating rosacea. It is necessary to adapt your daily care to climatic conditions to help our skin cross winter in good conditions!
Effects of cold on the skin
- Skin dryness: The cold and dry air, combined with inner heating, causes skin dehydration. This results in a feeling of tightness, redness and rough skin that can peel.
- Atopic dermatitis: People with sensitive or atopic skin can experience eczema thrusts, with itching, red plates and a significant desquamation. Extreme drought makes skin more vulnerable to irritation and infections.
- Winter acne: Paradoxically, some people may suffer from an increase in acne in winter. This is due to an overproduction of sebum to compensate for drought, which can obstruct pores.
- Lips Gécées: The lips are particularly exposed to cold and can dry out quickly, causing chappers and discomfort.
- Rosaceae and erythema : Cold can exacerbate redness and irritation, especially in people with rosacea, making their skin more reactive.
What a treatment routine to adopt in winter ?
Sweet cleaning & richer hydration
The skin being already weakened, it is important to adopt soft cleaners. alcohol -free micellar water or a soap -free cleaner are ideal for daily facial cleaning. Avoid overly aggressive cleaners which would risk altering the already weakened hydrolipid film.
As for the moisturizer, in order to compensate for the reduction in sebum production, it will be necessary to opt for a slightly richer formula that that usually applied. The prior application of a serum is entirely indicated during this period because it allows the skin hydration rate to be restored in addition to the other benefits specific to each serum.
Our care formulas contain 10 to 45% assets is estimated up to 5-20x more concentrated than a standard cream*
The application of a nourished mask for brighter skin
The use of a nourishing mask, once twice a week will be your joker for better illuminate your skin. It will provide comfort and repair to the skin and will be perfect after a day in the open air! Ideal for any type of skin, because only the right dose that the skin needs is absorbed, the excess being rinsed or removed with a cotton there is no risk of ending up with dilated pores or blackheads.
remember to use a soft scrub Before your mask, It will allow you to eliminate cells Dead on the surface of the skin making it all its radiance, moreover will allow better absorption of care applied later.
We recommend our
Care for sensitive skin to calm skin discomfort
a gentle treatment during the winter
If your skin is reactive to temperature changess especially in winter, in order to calm skin discomfort, use a special range sensitive skin, Like our collection Le Cloud, based on soothing and calming ingredients: Calendula, Scotellaire Organic, Arnica, Bisabolol, Mauve and Pin des Alpes Swiss. Designed with active ingredients selected for their affinity with the skin and exempt from coloring in order to minimize the risk of reactions, it also offers a very soothing and protective effect which will significantly reduce skin discomfort. Its perfume is more anti-allergen to avoid any reaction.
Finally, as the comfort of the skin also goes through the plate, make sure to have an Omega 3 intake by seasoning your meals with a drizzle of rapeseed oil, seeds hemp or nuts.
Last advice: Don't forget to take a hand cream, it's good you are ready to go out!
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Innovative, sensory and high natural concentration, Clean Beauty
very wide choice of facial treatments (cream, serum, eye contour, mask, ...), Cleans & Face Removal, Body treatment and body cleaners
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high quality premium packaging and largely recyclable: glass, aluminum, cardboard ...
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Faq
Are the alpine products made in Switzerland ?
All the products have been designed, formulated, drawn and products in Switzerland, to ensure you know-how, precision and optimal quality. Each French -speaking canton participates. We have favored Swiss suppliers to the smallest detail, such as our labels, our cases, our logistics funds, the payment terminal ...We 100% support Swiss production and innovation in all its forms, and we are also very proud to be part of it and to fully contribute to the Swiss economy!
are the care are effective ?
Our products are ultra-concentrated in active ingredients, with 10-45% of concentration of assets in our face care! A classic standard cream only includes 0.3-2% active, so the
Are products are dermatologically tested ?
Each product has been dermatologically tested in independent specialized clinics and renowned for ensuring safety and comfort of use, thanks to extensive multiple tests. Even our hand creams are tested for eye contour! No animal test was done of course!
What is the deadline to receive my order ?
We deliver throughout Switzerland with DPD 24 hours: once ordered, your order is delivered the next day, or that according to if you order after 14-15 hours during the week. Abroad, count approximately 3 days.
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How to take care of your skin in winter ?
Sensation of discomfort, desquates and dull complexion, winter is not the most glamorous season for the skin. But why does our skin suffer as much from the cold ? and how to protect it, keep a comfortable skin and a luminous complexion ?
Summary
How the skin reacts in winter ?
Facing the cold, our body will do everything in order to limit heat loss and maintain body temperature.
For this it will decrease the diameter of the blood vessels of the skin tissue, which will cause a decrease in sebum production and a slowdown in cell activity of the skin. The hydrolipidic film is found unbalanced and no longer ensures its function of protective shield in the face of external aggressions but also against the evaporation of water present in the skin favoring its dehydration, the phenomenon is also accentuated by the dry air of heated interiors.
Strong temperature differences between the interior and the exterior are also to be avoided as much as possible for sensitive skin, these thermal shocks put To hardly face the hair vessels of the face, causing redness and aggravating rosacea. It is necessary to adapt your daily care to climatic conditions to help our skin cross winter in good conditions!
Effects of cold on the skin
- Skin dryness: The cold and dry air, combined with inner heating, causes skin dehydration. This results in a feeling of tightness, redness and rough skin that can peel.
- Atopic dermatitis: People with sensitive or atopic skin can experience eczema thrusts, with itching, red plates and a significant desquamation. Extreme drought makes skin more vulnerable to irritation and infections.
- Winter acne: Paradoxically, some people may suffer from an increase in acne in winter. This is due to an overproduction of sebum to compensate for drought, which can obstruct pores.
- Lips Gécées: The lips are particularly exposed to cold and can dry out quickly, causing chappers and discomfort.
- Rosaceae and erythema : Cold can exacerbate redness and irritation, especially in people with rosacea, making their skin more reactive.
What a treatment routine to adopt in winter ?
Sweet cleaning & richer hydration
The skin being already weakened, it is important to adopt soft cleaners. alcohol -free micellar water or a soap -free cleaner are ideal for daily facial cleaning. Avoid overly aggressive cleaners which would risk altering the already weakened hydrolipid film.
As for the moisturizer, in order to compensate for the reduction in sebum production, it will be necessary to opt for a slightly richer formula that that usually applied. The prior application of a serum is entirely indicated during this period because it allows the skin hydration rate to be restored in addition to the other benefits specific to each serum.
Our care formulas contain 10 to 45% assets is estimated up to 5-20x more concentrated than a standard cream*
The application of a nourished mask for brighter skin
The use of a nourishing mask, once twice a week will be your joker for better illuminate your skin. It will provide comfort and repair to the skin and will be perfect after a day in the open air! Ideal for any type of skin, because only the right dose that the skin needs is absorbed, the excess being rinsed or removed with a cotton there is no risk of ending up with dilated pores or blackheads.
remember to use a soft scrub Before your mask, It will allow you to eliminate cells Dead on the surface of the skin making it all its radiance, moreover will allow better absorption of care applied later.
We recommend our
Care for sensitive skin to calm skin discomfort
a gentle treatment during the winter
If your skin is reactive to temperature changess especially in winter, in order to calm skin discomfort, use a special range sensitive skin, Like our collection Le Cloud, based on soothing and calming ingredients: Calendula, Scotellaire Organic, Arnica, Bisabolol, Mauve and Pin des Alpes Swiss. Designed with active ingredients selected for their affinity with the skin and exempt from coloring in order to minimize the risk of reactions, it also offers a very soothing and protective effect which will significantly reduce skin discomfort. Its perfume is more anti-allergen to avoid any reaction.
Finally, as the comfort of the skin also goes through the plate, make sure to have an Omega 3 intake by seasoning your meals with a drizzle of rapeseed oil, seeds hemp or nuts.
Last advice: Don't forget to take a hand cream, it's good you are ready to go out!
50+ formulas highly concentrated in active ingredients for a highly effective result
Cosmetics 100% designed & produced in Switzerland
Innovative, sensory and high natural concentration, Clean Beauty
very wide choice of facial treatments (cream, serum, eye contour, mask, ...), Cleans & Face Removal, Body treatment and body cleaners
one of the best value for money on the cosmetics market
high quality premium packaging and largely recyclable: glass, aluminum, cardboard ...
e-shop delivered in 24 hours | 7.50 CHF or offered from 80.- Purchase CHF
Our care products mentioned
Faq
Are the alpine products made in Switzerland ?
All the products have been designed, formulated, drawn and products in Switzerland, to ensure you know-how, precision and optimal quality. Each French -speaking canton participates. We have favored Swiss suppliers to the smallest detail, such as our labels, our cases, our logistics funds, the payment terminal ...We 100% support Swiss production and innovation in all its forms, and we are also very proud to be part of it and to fully contribute to the Swiss economy!
are the care are effective ?
Our products are ultra-concentrated in active ingredients, with 10-45% of concentration of assets in our face care! A classic standard cream only includes 0.3-2% active, so the
Are products are dermatologically tested ?
Each product has been dermatologically tested in independent specialized clinics and renowned for ensuring safety and comfort of use, thanks to extensive multiple tests. Even our hand creams are tested for eye contour! No animal test was done of course!
What is the deadline to receive my order ?
We deliver throughout Switzerland with DPD 24 hours: once ordered, your order is delivered the next day, or that according to if you order after 14-15 hours during the week. Abroad, count approximately 3 days.
