Why does my skin look like fish scales in winter? Why does my face become white after washing?

In winter, the weather is super dry, which is very troublesome. It feels like the whole face is about to crack. So what is the reason why the skin becomes like fish scales in winter? Why is there white skin on my face after washing it in winter?

Why does my skin become like fish scales in winter?

1. Not enough water every day

Because people don’t like to drink water on weekdays, or they are afraid of having to go to the toilet frequently due to drinking too much water in winter, they drink too little water. The body’s metabolism does not have enough water, the moisture in the skin is absorbed, and there is no excess water to nourish the skin, so the skin becomes like fish scales.

Solution:

1. Drink more water. In addition to boiled water, you can also choose drinks containing carbohydrates to replenish water.

2. Drink more honey water. Honey has the function of moisturizing the skin. Drinking more honey water can not only replenish the body's water, but also supplement nutrients to the skin.

3. Eat more fruits. Fruits contain a lot of water and nutrients. They can not only replenish water, but also supplement vitamins and other nutrients.

2. Bad eating habits

1. Love spicy and strong flavors

Spicy food will speed up blood circulation, increase the body's heat dissipation, increase sweating, and evaporate water faster, while food with high salt content will increase blood osmotic pressure, reduce water in tissues, cause dryness, and thus reduce skin moisture, resulting in fish-scale-like condition.

2. Picky eating

If you are particularly picky about food and don't like to eat vegetables, fruits, etc. that are rich in water and vitamins, you will become malnourished, have poor skin condition, and even have skin that looks like fish scales.

Solution:

1. Don’t be picky about food. You should eat a variety of foods, especially vegetables and fruits, and you should choose to eat more of them.

2. Eat less spicy, salty and heavy-tasting foods to reduce the impact on the skin.

3. Not having a good sleep

Everyone knows that staying up late is bad for the skin, but the impact of poor sleep quality and insomnia on the skin is similar to staying up late. The nighttime sleep period is the skin's recovery period. Without a good night of recovery, overloaded skin will not be moisturized enough and will appear dry like fish scales.

Solution:

1. Never stay up late. Staying up late will affect all functions of the body. The skin is just one of the parts that react. If you want to improve your skin like fish scales in winter, you must not stay up late!

2. Be sure to ensure the quality of sleep. If you suffer from insomnia or poor sleep, you can choose to drink a cup of hot milk before going to bed, soak your feet before going to bed, or do something that makes your body tired before going to bed to help you fall asleep better.

3. If you suffer from insomnia for a long time, it is recommended that you go to the hospital for relevant examinations and diagnoses to rule out sleep quality problems caused by medical reasons, and seek immediate treatment if necessary.

4. Wrong way of taking a bath

1. The water temperature is too high

If the water temperature is too high when taking a bath, it will accelerate the blood circulation on the surface of the skin and the loss of heat and moisture. Not only may the skin become like fish scales, it may also cause dizziness and other problems.

2. Over-cleaning

If you use bath products with strong cleansing ability, such as sulfur soap, when taking a bath, it is likely to damage the skin's own protective layer and cause the skin to crack like fish scales.

3. It takes too long

If you take too long a shower, your skin capillaries will dilate, heat dissipation will accelerate, and excessive water evaporation will cause too much water to be taken away from your skin. This will result in your skin becoming as dry as fish scales shortly after you take a shower.

4. Too many times

Some people love cleanliness and take a bath every day even in winter. However, bathing too frequently will damage the skin's protective layer, causing the oil secreted on the surface to be washed away, making it unable to moisturize itself, resulting in dryness like fish scales.

5. Not drying immediately after washing

If you don't wipe off the water on your body immediately after taking a shower, some of the moisture in your skin will be taken away during the evaporation process, causing your skin to become dry and resemble fish scales.

Solution:

1. When taking a bath, try to use warm water instead of hot water, and the water temperature should not feel cold.

2. Use mild shower gel or soap when bathing to avoid excessive cleansing that may damage the skin's protective layer.

3. Each bath should not be too long, generally about 15 minutes is appropriate.

4. In winter, you can reduce the number of baths you take, about once every 3 to 5 days.

5. Dry yourself immediately after taking a shower to prevent moisture on the skin surface from evaporating and taking away more moisture from the skin.

6. Apply body lotion in time for moisturizing. If the skin is particularly scaly, you can also use stronger moisturizing products such as Vaseline.

5. Lack of Vitamin AB

Vitamin A is necessary for the synthesis and repair of epithelial tissue. Its lack will lead to a decrease in mucus and sebum on the skin surface, dryness and keratinization. B vitamins are related to the body's metabolism. Their deficiency will cause a series of skin problems, making the skin look like fish scales.

Solution:

1. Regularly eat foods containing vitamins AB, such as animal liver, eggs, milk, carrots, peanuts, brown rice, fish, etc.

2. You can also take appropriate amounts of vitamin A capsules, cod liver oil, B vitamin tablets, etc. to supplement vitamin AB.

6. Impact of the environment

1. Dry climate

The weather is dry and cold in winter, and the humidity is low. When there is a cold wind outside, the moisture on the surface of the skin is basically taken away. The skin will become dry and cracked due to lack of moisture, making it look like fish scales.

2. The air conditioner temperature is too high

Because it is cold in winter, people usually increase the air-conditioning temperature indoors to keep warm. However, when the air-conditioning temperature is too high, it will reduce the humidity of the indoor environment. While taking away the moisture in the air, it also takes away the moisture in the skin. The moisture taken away causes dryness and cracking like fish scales.

Solution:

1. Moisturize your skin before going out. Choose a lotion or cream with strong moisturizing effect and apply it all over your skin to reduce the loss of moisture during the time you are out.

2. When you go out, carry moisturizing spray, hand cream, etc. in your bag. When your skin becomes dry, you can moisturize it in time to prevent cracking.

3. Lower the air-conditioning temperature appropriately. It is best to adjust it to around 20°C without feeling cold.

4. Use an indoor humidifier to increase the humidity of the environment. When the air humidity increases, the dehydration of the skin will naturally be alleviated.

7. Suffering from ichthyosis

Ichthyosis is a hereditary skin disease characterized by dry skin that looks like fish scales or fish scale-like desquamation. It usually occurs on the skin of the thighs, front of the calves, outside of the arms, or front chest and back.

Solution:

1. Currently, ichthyosis can only be treated with moisturizing and lotion products. If the symptoms are very severe, retinoids can be used under the guidance of a doctor.

2. Traditional Chinese medicine believes that skin that resembles fish scales is generally caused by blood deficiency, wind dryness, blood stasis, and malnutrition of the body and skin. The treatment principle of removing dandruff, promoting renewal, nourishing the skin and moisturizing the skin can be adopted, and relevant Chinese medicine and acupuncture treatments can be carried out under the guidance of a traditional Chinese medicine doctor. #p#Subtitle#e#

Why is there white skin on my face after washing it in winter?

This is caused by lack of water on the face. In addition to drinking more water and eating vegetables and fruits, you must also do external and internal adjustments to the skin. At this time, you should choose a moisturizing water that suits you, and the effect should focus on hydrating. After applying the moisturizing water, use a suitable moisturizing cream to retain moisture.

Don't use a cleanser that's too strong, as it will dry out your skin!

First aid measures: Apply paper mask or facial mask after cleansing

Recommended: Qianxiancao/Placenta Water/Coix Water+Muji Cotton Pad. Stick it wherever it is dry!

As long as the mask is hydrating, it’s ok!

You should usually do a good job of hydrating and moisturizing. In winter, if lotion is not moisturizing enough, you can use facial cream.

Cleanser-Toner-Lotion-Cream

This is all about skin problems in winter. You still need to take good care of your skin.