Winter is coming...
So they say that the winter in Shanghai is a wet and cold weather, means that the cold will chill you to your bones, as compared to a dry winter in Beijing where the cold is only on the skin surface.
Despite a wet and cold winter, here are some essentials at home that you should be equipped with for the winter
1. Humidifier
The weather will turn dry and your skin/face will feel tight after a bath, so a humidifier in the house keeps the humidity level higher than outside. Also, your AC heater also makes the room drier than usual so switching on the humidifier before you sleep keeps your body hydrated.
2. Moisturiser/body lotion
When your skin is dry, it starts to itch. When it starts to itch, it never stops. Slapping on body lotion and moisturiser will prevent your skin form being dehydrated. Apply 2 times a day, in the morning and after your shower in the evening.
3. Heater/radiator
The winter is really cold, especially for me, someone who had never spent more than a month in winter weather so a heater or radiator in the room really saves your electrical bills as compared to switching on the AC, and it's less dry.
4. Room Slippers
The floor is too cold, especially in the morning, and TCM says that the cold which travels from the floor to your feet to the rest of your body affects your body functions. No idea on that one..
The rest of the stuff like thick blanket, thick pyjamas or sleeping socks will probably be helpful for some who are more sensitive to cold.
Stay warm in the wet Shanghai winter!
