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Winter Skincare: Protect Your Skin from Pollution and Dryness in Delhi-NCR
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News18•01-10-2026, 11:30
Winter Skincare: Protect Your Skin from Pollution and Dryness in Delhi-NCR
- •Delhi-NCR's autumn shift brings cooler breezes, afternoon heat, and dry air, combined with surging pollution, making skin vulnerable to dullness, breakouts, and irritation.
- •Dr Gaurav Garg emphasizes extra care due to fluctuating temperatures and rising dust in Delhi-NCR, recommending a protective daily skincare routine to prevent environmental damage.
- •Between October and February, elevated air pollution and severe dryness cause rapid moisture loss, leading to premature aging and damaged skin barriers.
- •Cleansing your face three times daily is crucial to wash away accumulated dust and smog particles, preventing breakouts and maintaining a fresh appearance.
- •Tailor skincare products to specific needs: lightweight creams for oily skin and heavy, oil-based formulas for dry skin to prevent cracking and irritation.
Key Questions Answered
The transition brings cooler breezes, afternoon heat, and increasingly dry air combined with surging pollution levels, which steal natural moisture and make the skin vulnerable to dullness, breakouts, and irritation.
Cleansing your face three times daily is crucial to wash away accumulated dust and smog particles, keeping pores uncluttered and preventing unexpected breakouts despite poor air quality.
You should tailor your products to your specific needs by using lightweight, non-greasy creams for oily skin and heavy, oil-based formulas for dry skin to prevent painful cracking and irritation.
