Winter Weather Skin Care

The snow is already falling in Tahoe and the brisk cold breezes greet us as we wake up to our new days.  The changing temperature also means a change of routine. Tweaking a few habits, can make all the difference between a dull winter complexion and glowing radiance.

Start the day with a hot shower... but before you get out switch to cold water for about fifteen seconds. Then turn up the heat a little, and down again to repeat the process for about two minutes. This is a simple hydrotherapy technique which revitalizes the skin by stimulating the flow of blood through the body. It is both invigorating and highly beneficial to the skin.

• Use a good moisturizer. Choose a highly protective day cream that provides SPF30 protection to form a barrier against the elements. Creamier, water-in-oil emulsions are best. Don’t forget about your lips. Chapped lips are often the most noticeable problem in the winter. Use a highly moisturizing lip balm which provides a protective barrier, with vitamin E for good elasticity.
• Exfoliate at least twice a week. This will remove dead cells and allow the skin to absorb extra moisture. The oil which we all complain about in the Summer is no longer being produced because of cooler winter temperatures and central heating. Therefore the skin looses the water which should be retained in the lower dermis of the skin. This can lead to premature aging of the skin and fine lines and your skin can appear puffy and grey.
• Drink a glass of hot water with lemon. This Chinese herbal remedy is a sure-fire method of energizing your body. It will de-tox your entire system, including the liver and gall bladder. This means that your body will be able to clean the blood faster to get rid of toxins responsible for bad skin.
• Simply sleep! Money can’t buy the benefits of a good nights’ rest. Your oxygen levels will drop if you don’t get enough sleep, meaning that your cells will not be renewed as quickly. This is when degenerative skin aging sets in. Try to get seven, if not eight or nine hours of rest a night to achieve absolutely painless benefits.

 

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