No one likes the feeling or appearance of dry flaky skin any time of year, especially during the winter months. That is why it is important to make the right choices when it comes to skincare maintenance.
According to skincarebeautyzone.com the cold makes your skin work a lot less, especially on your face, and therefore your skin becomes drier during the winter months.
Following a few simple tips and tricks will help preserve the freshness and attractiveness of your overall complexion and leave you flaky free!
Tips provided by: Skincarebeautyzone & WebMD
Facial and All Over Body
- Say goodbye to your bar of soap- this only makes your skin dryer.
- Try using lotion, body milk, or even your favorite tonic to clean your face. An occasional peel would also be nice for your skin.
- Washing your face with hot water morning and night will help add moisture to your skin.
- Take a hot bath- this will help open up all of your pores allowing you to clean all the dead skin cells that are just lying there making your skin look old.
- Apply a facial mask or even have a facial massage occasionally.
- You can make your own cucumber facial mask at home, this will hydrate your skin and make it feel softer.
- Check out these great cucumber facial mask recipes! http://www.natural-homeremedies-for-life.com/cucumber-mask.html
- Moisturize your skin with coconut or olive oil 15 minutes prior to taking a hot bath, this will leave your skin feeling super soft and will add a nice glow.
Lips
To keep your lips feeling fresh during the winter months;
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
- Use a humidifier at home.
- Apply beeswax or petroleum jelly to your lips.
- Put on lip balm or lipstick that contains an SPF every time you go outside.
- Don’t lick your lips, it just makes matters worse!
For more skincare tips, visit WebMD.com!
Care for your skin year round and it will thank you!
Sources:
http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/slideshow-winter-skin-hazards
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