Now that we are moving into winter you are probably experiencing that dry, itchy skin feeling!Tis the season! Everything is drying out during the season of Fall and Winter...including your skin.
There are a couple of things that contribute to making it even worse but the good news is you can do something to help relieve it...beside just scratching.
As the seasons change from summer to fall and then to winter skin slows down. Healing takes longer due to colder temperatures and the dead cells that makes up dry skin doesn't sluff off as quickly.
So the couple quick tips for you are:
Exfoliate more often - Get a good sea salt or sugar scrub to use in the shower
(I recommend Arbonne's scrub because it won't clog your drains, is vegan, and I use it!)
For your face, make sure the exfoliator you use is gentle enough. Most scrubs for the body are too harsh. For people who have sensitive skin an enzyme mask is what you should use. Scrubs will be too harsh and only irritate your skin.
(Saian's Enzyme Mask is what I recommend)
PLEASE don't use St. Ives Apricot Scrub on your face! The crushed walnuts can leave microscopic scratches and can scare. If you own this product...use it on FEET only!
Waxing is always a good exfoliator...as is shaving. So just because you are wearing long pants ladies...don't stop shaving those legs! Guys...same goes for you...getting lazy and growing out facial hair will keep your face warm but your skin may become dry. If you continue to shave that will help keep your face exfoliated and less dry during this time of year.
Get a humidifier - even in areas of the country where there is more rain and snow the air is still drier then normal. Having a humidifier in your bedroom will help keep the moisture level up and also help with preventing colds.
Don't take long steamy hot showers - As nice as that sounds the hot water will dehydrate your skin and only add to the dryness. Take warm showers. If you must only turn the heat up no more then 5 minutes and always turn the water back down to warm right before you step out. This will help close your pores and keep the moisture in your skin instead of allowing it to evaporate.
Drink lots of water! - Keeping yourself hydrated from the inside is also key. With weather getting cold hot beverages and alcoholic drinks become even more popular and water not so much. I encourage you to keep drinking water.
Use your sunscreen - During the day make sure you are using your sunscreen. The sun's rays may be less harsh during winter but you still need the SPF protection. SPF helps with keeping your skin hydrated. BONUS!
Lastly, lotion up before bed. - By doing this you will help keep your skin's moisture in. Sheets can rob your skin of moisture during the night as well the drier air. So put that protective layer of lotion on yourself before bed and wake up to happy skin!
XO's ~ LG
