As the temperature drops, so does the amount of moisture in the air. Almost overnight, your usual summertime skincare regimen may not be enough to keep your skin looking smooth and fresh. Consider changing up your skin care routine and products this season to protect and properly hydrate all the way through wintertime and straight into spring.
Hit the showers
Chilly mornings often call for long, hot showers. Though they may help wake you up, the increased heat and time in the shower or bath actually decreases the moisture in your skin. Limit time in the shower or bath to 10 minutes and opt for warm water instead of hot. If you typically add oils to your bath for an extra-hydrating boost, try applying them to your skin before you get in the tub instead.
Get a good scrub in
Make daily exfoliation part of your pre-moisturizing ritual. Right before you get in the shower, brush dry skin from the soles of your feet with a loofah, exfoliating gloves or a body brush. Once you are in the shower, continue the process by scrubbing in small, circular motions with an exfoliating cleanser. Rub extremely rough spots, such as your heels, with a pumice stone or stick. Exfoliating your skin is one of the best ways to improve skin’s texture and minimize the signs of aging.
Moisturize daily
Moisturizing your skin daily is the other best way to improve skin’s texture, keep it looking healthy and protect it from the elements and aging. Along with hydrating your skin, it helps to boost collagen and elastin levels. Lotions and creams soak into your skin and hydrate more effectively when your skin is still damp, so the best time to moisturize is right after a shower or bath. After you step out of the shower, gently pat your skin dry with a towel and apply your moisturizer. Look for a lotion that has ingredients such as vitamin E and aloe to help heal, moisturize and protect dry skin. For especially dry areas, opt for a cream. Body butters and creams are typically concentrated formulations that are meant to help repair damaged or rough skin, and they’re especially handy during seasonal changes. Choose a daily moisturizer such as Carmex Healing Lotion to ensure that your skin gets the daily nourishment it needs.
Healthy skin tipsFueling your body with the right foods and plenty of water will give your skin a healthy glow and help you stay flake-free. Drink approximately nine glasses of water per day, and include foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids (such as walnuts and flaxseeds), vitamin A (such as spinach) and antioxidants (such as berries). Keep an extra supply of your daily moisturizer on hand at all times, especially during the cold and flu season. Just as you are washing your hands more often with harsh soaps, you need to moisturize more to replenish and smooth out the skin. |
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