Winter Skin Survival Guide

After a few days of constant dry skin the next thing on the list is itchiness. The combination makes

your skin sensitive and makes you annoyed when your skin rubs on clothing or is touched.

Low humidity during winter weather, no matter how mild the winter, and central heating, dry your

skin considerably if you don't take proper steps. Here are a few things that will save your skin from

becoming moistureless.

Keep your Skin Moisturized and Glowing This Winter Season

No matter how old you are you need to moisturize your skin during the winter months. This

become vital as you get older when the production of your skin's natural moisturizers dips with

age.

Invest in a Humidifier

Get a humidifier, minimally in your bedroom, to add moisture into the air and prevent dry skin and

eyes. The consumer Product Safety Commission advices you set the unit for 30 to 50% humidity

during the winter months.

CAUTION: Humidity levels above 60% may allow moisture to build up and condense on surfaces

where bacteria can settle and flourish. Change water in your humidifier daily and clean out the unit

every week to destroy bacteria that can grow in stagnant water.

Breathing in dirty mist can cause respiratory problems that are especially dangerous to allergy or

asthma sufferers.

Use a Foaming Cleanser

Use a gentle foaming cleanser with alpha hydroxy acids, also known as fruit acids, to help

encourage cell turnover and remove the dead cells accumulating on the skin's surface. Use a

formula that is gentle enough to do their work without causing skin sensitivity.

This will brighten your skin and prep it for moisturizing and a nourishing serum.

Moisturize Daily And Use a Body Balm

The purpose of using a moisturizer for your complexion or body, specially during the winter, is to

form a protective barrier for your skin and to seal in moisture.

This naturally protective barrier keeps elemental skin aggressors and bacteria at bay thus

preventing aging, dryness and skin diseases.

Use a moisturizer or body balm post shower to prevent skin damage such as wrinkles, dryness,

pigmentation and more.

Some ingredients to look for that will lock in moisture, heal or nourish are beeswax, coconut oil

and shea butter.

Take Shorter Showers

On a cold morning hot water might feel good, but it strips the skin, leaving it dehydrated and itchy.

Using water that is just the right temperature will help tremendously in keeping your skin soft and

supple.

Moisturize Again Before Bed Time

I believe this is necessary during any season but an absolute must during the winter. Using a

moisturizer before bed time is ideal as according to experts, there's a slight elevation in body

temperature while you're sleeping, so products seep into your skin better.

Doing nothing is better than doing one or two of the above steps as your skin will be in much

better shape. Do the ones that can fit into your schedule or can become part of your skincare

routine. Remember, a good skincare routine can literally take minutes but have amazing results.

If you need help with your skincare routine come by for a consultation and I or one of my

superlatively trained estheticians will be glad to assist you.

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