If you want to really glow this holiday season the first step is to take care of your skin. Here are eight tips for putting your best face forward:
- Moisturize. Because of the low humidity skin can get extra dry, extra fast — bump up your moisturizing routine to either include heavier duty face creams or try to reapply several times daily instead of just in the AM or PM.
- Hydrate. Drink plenty of water to prevent dehydration. All fluids are helpful, but plain, regular water is best.
- Lay off the harsh treatments. Skin can be more sensitive in the winter months, so it’s not the time to overdo it with too many harsh scrubs, facial peels, etc.
- Lip Service. The skin on your lips needs extra love in the harsh winter months to stay soft and kissable. Apply a nourishing lip balm often and avoid licking (it only makes dryness worse).
- Humidify. Using a humidifier in your home (the bedroom especially) and office can help your skin, nose, and throat feel and look less dry.
- Wear gloves. Always wearing gloves outdoors can help prevent hands from getting so dry they crack. Also be sure to apply hand cream regularly.
- Shorten your showers. Spending too much time in the water dehydrates skin (hence the “pruniness”) so keep your showers and baths to no more than 10 minutes each.
- Exfoliate. Gently exfoliate skin once a week to slough off the dull outer layers, and be sure to moisturize afterward.
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I hate how I still get dry skin during the cold weathers despite doing everything on that list! =/
-Denise