When you think about being a gorgeous snow bunny on the ski slopes you tend forget that cold and dry winter weather can prevent you from looking your best. To keep your skin in tip-top shape you should keep up the things you normally do during the summer. Even though you are showing less skin there is no reason to skimp on your skin care routine. Let's go over the key methods to keeping your skin soft and smooth during the cold months.
Treat Your Body Right
-You should be exfoliating twice a week to keep your skin glowing. This will help to get rid of dead skin cells and allow your skin to retain more moisture. Use a body polish or exfoliating cleanser. On your body, try using a loofah to keep your skin exfoliated and healthy (never loofah your face!).
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-Invest in an excellent moisturizer. You should use a cream or lotion that provides maximum hydration during winter to make sure your skin maintains its moisture and stays healthy.
-To protect your hair be careful of using medicated dandruff shampoos. These can cause your hair to loose its shine and can easily dry out your scale. During the Winter, look for shampoo with added conditioners or softeners.
Your Hands and Face
-Wear a sunscreen whenever you are going to expose your skin to the elements. This means that you should be wearing sunscreen in a moisturizer or on its own everyday! Buy one that is at least SPF15 and has broad spectrum protection - that means it will protect against UVA and UVB sun rays.
-Choose a great lip balm that will moisturize, protect your lips, and give your lips a dose of vitamin E to add extra elasticity. Keeping your lips from the damaging cold and dry air will keep them extra soft and kissable all year round.
-Make sure to buy an extra duty moisturizing cream specifically for designed for your hands. Carry it around with you in your purse so you can apply it whenever and wherever.
From the Inside Out
-Drink enough water! If you drink at least eight eight-ounce glasses of water each day, it will help keep your body and your skin hydrated. Your skin is your largest organ and it needs to be hydrated properly.
-Get enough sleep. Nights seem long in the winter months, Getting the proper amount of sleep for you will keep your skin looking youthful and glowing.
Problematic Skin
-If you are prone to eczema, psoriasis, or seborrhea then winter could be a bad time of year for you. If any of these skin conditions plague you, then make sure to have a prescription on hand so you can get fast treatment at the start of a flare up.
-Acne sufferers could also experience a flare up during winter. The summer sun can ward off acne with its UV rays, while winter can cause acne to worsen. Keep your best acne fighting remedies on hand during winter and try to see an esthetician or dermatologist if you need some help. You want to do everything you can to prevent break outs before they start.
-Remember that many skin care ingredients can cause your skin to get very dry. This effect can be exacerbated in the dry winter-time. Products like Retin-A, and Accutain may be very drying and ingredients like retinol and beta-hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) may really dry you out. You may want to consider alternatives during the winter.
With these common sense tips, you can avoid the effects of a dry, cold winter, and have great looking skin all year long.
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