In the winter we go from cold and harsh winds to being indoors with the heating on, and the desire for long hot baths, All of these can dry out the skin, stripping our skin of essential moisture, leaving it feeling itchy, dry, tight and uncomfortable.
Here are our 5 top tips to giving your skin a glow this winter
- Avoid over exfoliation.
- Use warm water to shower with a blast of cold water at the end to help increase circulation.
- Using hot water will reduce the protective natural oils needed for our skin which could lead to itchiness and irritations.
- Moisturise, moisturise, moisturise! Getting into a routine of applying moisturiser every day, will benefit your skin now and in the future. Keeping your skin hydrated and nourished = happy skin.
- To help from the inside, be sure to drink 6-8 glasses of water a day. Feeling cold? Try hot water or herb teas, there’s a wide selection out ther
If the sun's out even when it's cold, make the most of it and go outdoors. Boost seratonin levels and lift your mood with the gentle feeling of warmth on your skin and get the added benefit of Vitamin D too.
