Healthy Skin Care Tip for Winter Season

Healthy Skin Care Tip for Winter Season

Here are a few simple must-dos that you keep skin as healthy as possible.

1. WATER, WATER, WATER! Between the cooler outdoor temperatures and lots of indoor heat, the skin can become dehydrated and start to look dry and wrinkled. Therefore, drinking plenty of water of at least 8-10 8oz glasses daily will help the skin retain more moisture from within. Actually, because the body is made of 75% water, it is a staple year round everyday for skin to remain its healthiest!!

2. MAKE THE FACE GLOW AGAIN! The face can take on a very dull, ashy look from the past months of warm weather and lots of sun expo-sure, especially since it is the most exposed area. Also, the daily build-up of old, dead skin cells can give you a dull look. As part of a facial cleansing routine, use a facial scrub at least once or twice a week. After the first exfoliation, the face will feel renewed. Make-up will glide easier and overall look nicer. For deeper ex-foliation, recommend a visit a dermatologist or spa for microdermasion or a series of chemical peels.

3. EXFOLIATE FOR MORE RADIANT SKIN! People constantly slough off skin cells every-day but sometimes not enough to get that ultimate glow. This is especially true when the skin gets darker in color during the summer. Recommend that customers use a body scrub with a body brush, loofah sponge or simply using your hands in a circular massaging motion to remove. It is very important to let all wash-cloths, brushes and sponges hang to dry to avoid a bacteria buildup which can lead to infection of skin and hair follicles. A weekly tub soak will also help eliminate extra skin cells and keep skin looking fresh.

4. MOISTURIZE SKIN EVERYDAY TO PREVENT DRYNESS! With the cooler outdoor temperatures plus indoor heat, skin can surely become very dry. Apply a daily facial moisturizer with alpha-hydroxy acids which help to retain moisture. To seal in body moisture, use a heavy body cream, even white petroleum jelly works well after showering. Use lukewarm (not hot) water to avoid drying skin more. Get a humidifier for your bedroom to put moisture in the air which will ultimately prevent skin from being as dry.

5. CONTINUE TO USE FACIAL MOISTURIZERS WITH SPF! Even though the hot summer days are gone, skin needs a moisturizer with a sunscreen. Although, African American skin has pigment which is somewhat protective of the sun, it is not totally resistant. There-fore, even during the cooler months, the sun still shines and the ultraviolet ray exposure can cause skin cancer.