As beautiful as our winters can be here in New England, they can also cause long-term effects on your skin’s natural resources and ability to heal. Follow these easy tips to enhance your skin care regimen during the winter months.
- Drink at least 6 glasses of water daily while cutting back on coffee, soda and alcohol.
- Only use mild exfoliating techniques such as loofahs or body sponges.
- Use face and body scrub exfoliates sparingly. Try to avoid alcohol-based products as they eliminate moisture from your skin.
- Moisturize! Moisturize! Moisturize! Invest in all natural moisturizers to help you saturate dehydrated skin.
- Supplement your diet with Vitamin E and collagen capsules. These will help your skin hold moisture and elasticity, resulting in healthier, more hydrated skin.
- Hot water robs your skin of its natural moisture so try to use lukewarm water instead.
- Never scratch or irritate dehydrated or dry skin as it can result in dry spots and skin abrasions.
- Avoid extreme cold or extreme heat as both affect your skin’s ability to repair itself.
