Latest Tips for Winterizing Your Skin

Back in 2015, I gave you some tips for winterizing your skin routine. And now, here are my latest tips for keeping fabulous-looking skin when your family is stressing you out, and when the weather is drying you out!Of all the challenging things our skin has to tolerate, the change of seasons along with cold, harsh weather is one of the hardest.Why is dry skin an issue? Aside from not feeling great, dry skin can lead to both irritation and superficial wrinkles, making us look older (never ok!). This can make our skin dull and flaky, which makeup only highlights.Thanks to travel, stress and a few too many cocktails this time of year, our skin often needs more TLC during winter months. Here’s how to replenish:Start the day with warm water and lemon. It can be hard to drink enough water when it’s cold out since we may not feel as thirsty. Switching to warm water with lemon can help. I also love to add tinctures to water to give my H20 a little more pizazz!Don’t strip your skin. Harsh cleansers strip away the natural oils on your skin. Instead, reach for gentle cleansing products that respect skins integrity and keep it intact. The key ingredient in a cleanser should be natural food-based surfactants like kumquat, kiwi and coconut. Avoid sodium lauryl sulfate and harsh acid cleansers. Another point to keep in mind is that your skin shouldn't feel dry or squeaky clean after you wash it. Contrary to popular belief, this doesn’t mean it’s clean, it means it’s dry! Our natural oils not only protect us, but they also help keep our natural, youthful glow.Avoid too much exfoliation. Don’t overdo it! While gentle exfoliation can help facilitate nutrient absorption, harsh exfoliants can have an adverse effect. When your skin is already über dry or sensitive, I recommend you move away from intense exfoliants which may lead to irritation.More moisture, please! This is the time to kick up your moisture game! One easy way to do so is by adding a boost of moisture with a facial oil. This can be added to your cream in the AM or PM or both! You can also take time to massage the oil into your skin on top of whatever serum(s) you use and under your current moisturizer. You can opt to use a more intense moisturizer just at night or both morning and evening, depending on how dry your skin is.Master the art of masking. A mask a day keeps the skin doctor away. Ok…masking twice a week will do the trick, but you have to admit it’s catchy. Honestly, when you’re using a pure, gently hydrating mask, you can use it several days a week to help your skin get back in balance. Once balance is reached, you can move to maintenance mode and use the mask just twice a week.Don’t have what you need or even know what you need? This is the perfect time to outsource and get the professional help you need to guide you towards the right products and to keep you on track. A skin consultant or facial will help you know exactly what you need to change in your regimen, helping your skin glow all winter long.BOOK TODAY