Your Skin VS Winter!

Ahhhhhh.....this is what my skin is screaming. So we all know how damaging the winter weather can be to the skin; can we say detrimental! I live in a place where the weather is constantly changing, but lately the weather has truly been bipolar. It's only Tuesday and there's been sun, rain, snow, and ice. My skin does not know what's going on. Growing up I always heard that staying hydrated and drinking water is most important to keep your skin from drying out, it is not. An article I read in Readers Digest actually stated that environmental factors are what have the largest impact on your skin. So, while drinking plenty of water is great you must also take care of the external part as much as the internal. 

What is skin? What happens when your skin becomes dry? The skin is the largest organ of the body; it
protects us from microbes, outside elements/toxins, helps regulate body temp, and is composed of 3 layers (epidermis, dermis, and hypo-dermis). Dry skin has an inability to retain moisture and is prone to sensitivity. 

Some of the things you can do to help prevent or combat dry skin are the following:

• Skip the scorching hot showers/baths and opt for lukewarm instead
• We all love the lathering suds, but use a mild cleanser or moisturizing cream cleanser
• Try moisturizing right after your bath/shower when skin is still damp
• Moisturize with oil of your choice (i.e. olive, baby, coconut, jojoba, etc...)

A few of my favorite moisturizers are jojoba oil, olive oil, Nivea Extended Moisture body lotion, Lush’s massage bar (Each Peach), and sometimes I like to mix my oils with my lotions. Remember be kind to your skin because it protects you from all the harmful critters and toxins of the world. If your skin is in bad condition your first line of defense is compromised.

Hopefully this has been helpful for those of you out there fighting against this bizarre weather. Please leave comments below and let me know your thoughts, and if you have anything you’d like to add.