5 Tips for Taking Care of Your Skin This Winter
5 Tips For Taking Care of Your Skin This Winter
It’s starting to get nippy. No really, the other evening as I was strolling around London, I noticed it’s basically no longer fall. Sure they want you to believe it is, but it’s getting cold out there folks. So while Winter might not officially start till mid December, my cold toes beg to differ.
Don’t get me wrong, I adore the winter. Winter, Christmas, occasional snow, boots, apple cider, and all the other fantastic experiences that only come around this time of year, are truly warming. But, deep down I also know the cold brings sniffles, dry skin, peeling lips, and everything else that the combination of little sun, dry heart, and low humidity just don’t work for us humans. We also don’t get a break, since whether you use Oil, Gas, or Electric to heat your home, the air is still dry, and still dries you out.
This year, I decided to do some research and figure out what my options were, and to give my skin the best fighting chance. But I also want whatever I’ll be using to be safe, feel nice, smell nice, and over-all for it to be a fun experience, not just a medicinal treatment.
My search began with all the larger known brands. Did you know how many Moisturizers brands like L’Oreal makes? It’s mind blowing actually. There is moisturizers for sensitive skin, for men, for women, with and without anti aging ingredients, with Vitamin C, with Vitamin D, with no Vitamins, with ingredients I can’t pronounce, and best of all they range from ten quid to the hundreds.
But more than anything, do I need only a moisturizer? A serum? A cream? A Lotion? Are they not the same thing? Believe me, this industry is a mess, for anyone who doesn’t work at Sephora, or Boots.
So here’s what I’ve learned, and what I’ve chosen for this season. Interestingly, the likelihood you have heard of these products is low, since they are super pricey, luxurious, and not mainstream.
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Moisturize Daily: Like really. Especially if your skin is wet such as when you come in from a rain, after washing your face in the morning, or after a bath or shower. Moisturizing when your skin is damp helps seal in the moisture from the water, giving it just a tad more power.
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Choose said ↑ Moisturizer, carefully: Not all moisturizers are equal. In fact, some are down right bad for you. I don't mean some sketchy looking cream you found at a corner shop, but even some of the massive brand names. Petroleum-based moisturizers can further dry out your skin, leaving you off worse than if you do not moisturize at all. You should be looking for hydrating ingredients like lavender, chamomile, jojoba, and more, which help soothe dry, itchy skin.
- Exfoliate: Find an exfoliating mask and use it on your face and your hands, as well as gently on your lips, then follow immediately with moisture to truly see a smoother difference. Exfoliating body washes are also helpful in the winter months.
4. Use Hydrating Facial Cleansers: Most likely, the cleanser you use right now contains glycolic or salicylic acid, which are not really going to help the situation. Find a good hydrating facial cleanser and wash away.
5. Ban Hot Baths: Sounds a bit counter intuitive. I mean you are soaking wet, cold, and all you want is a hot hot bath. But don't, trust me. Sure it feels great, and so so warm, but at the same time, the heat breaks down the lipid barriers in the skin, which can lead to a loss of moisture. But if you do, make sure to use some quality bath products, ideally made with shea butter or the likes, to help counteract the damage.
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