It’s that time of the year when there is a certain energy in the air! Spending time with family and friends, indulging in foods we shouldn’t and maybe having a cocktail or two more than we normally do.
It is also a time of year when the temperatures have dropped and wind and rain are whipping around us. This can leave our skin feeling dry, itchy, rough, and tight. Now is the time to change your daily skin routine before it’s too late!
Skin is the barrier that helps keep germs and other foreign invaders out of our body, so we must keep our skin in tip top shape by keeping it healthy so it can do it’s job.
I’m going to share with you my beauty rules for this cold weather season.
One: There is nothing like taking a long hot shower or bath on a chilly morning, but it’s best for your skin to turn that water to lukewarm and avoid stripping away the delicate oils of our skin.
Two: Moisturize Immediately after your shower. I like to use baby oil on my skin prior to drying off, wait a few moments and then towel dry. Throughout the day moisturize your hands and face as these areas are the most exposed to the elements. Apply a replenishing moisturizer to your entire body in every evening.
Three: Drink plenty of water! This is so very important. I know there is nothing more tasty than a warm drink (like a chestnut praline latte) but our skin needs to stay hydrated from the inside out to stay healthy, and water is the best way. A great way to start the day is to drink a warm cup of water with a half of lemon juice squeezed in. The lemon juice contains vitamin C which can help boost the body’s collagen, a protein that maintains skin.
Four: Exfoliate dead skin, especially on face, hands, and feet. A moisturizer will not be able to penetrate through several layers of dead skin cells. Use a exfoliating mask once a week on your face and hands and don’t forget about your lips, I love this one for the lips, then use a lip moisturizer or chap stick. I put Vaseline on my lips at night to keep them moisturized.
Five: Change your skin care products to more moisturizing ones in the cold months. For people with Eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis winter months are extra harsh on your skin. Make sure you are using products for sensitive skin, don’t forget about including your laundry detergent in those products.
Until Next Time…
XOXO
By cold weather, do you mean 60*? LOL….teasing. Yes, I agree with all of these. The water part continues to be my challenge. Great info xxoo
Hey Kris, 60* is cold for us! : }
Thanks for the reminder. I was seriously just going to buy one of those shower moisturizers for the winter. And yes, water, water everywhere!
I never thought about how the temperature of the water could affect my skin in the cold! Lol, thankfully it’s not getting too cold yet where I live to adjust my habits! 🙂
I do all of these things but I never exfoliate. I know, I know. I need to do it. You are right!
Cathy, the moisturizer soaks in a little deeper when you exfoliate.
Great information! I need to work on the water!
I try to add fruit to mine to put a little flavor to the water.
All good advice! Don’t forget chapped lips and the use of a good lip moisturizer!
Thanks for the reminder, Carol.
Great reminders Mary!Sometimes I am in too much of a hurry and need to slow down and take better care of my skin! I am living in Seattle this winter and it was 43 this morning. That is very cold for a So Cal girl!
That is very cold for a California girl! Bundle up, Suzanne!
WE get a double whammy to the skin here in Colorado thanks to the altitude and DRIER than dry air. I do much of what you suggest but I also always apply chapstick at bedtime to ward off chapped lips.
Great – and important – tips. As soon as the weather changes, or the calendar hits October, my skin starts to get so dry and chapped!
Thank you, Sheryl!
These are great tips! Luckily, we don’t have to worry about very cold weather here (although, yes, I’m freezing at 60 degree too!)
I’m right with you, Lois.
I have psoriasis and as soon as I turn my heat on my skin gets so dehydrated. I love your beauty tips!
Thank you, Doreen
Thanks for the reminder to use an exfoliating mask. I’m always interested in any product recommendations you make. I permanently switched to the eye makeup remover you mentioned a while back. It’s much less expensive than the one I used to use and equally as good.
I’m so glad I can be of help, Laura!
Yes and yes! You are exactly right. I love using baby oil too and drinking enough water is essential as well. All great tips for sure! Thanks much for sharing your tips!