Best Tips for Dry Skin
Best Tips for Dry Winter Skin
Winter skin can be troublesome for anyone. Even if you have oily skin in the summer, you may find that by winter time your skin is dry, irritated and parched. Help maintain your healthy hydrated skin year round by following these tips during the winter time.
Be consistent with hydrating
Protect your skin with a wax or balm
Apply extra hydration at night
Use creamy cleansers and lotions
Avoid synthetic foaming agents & fragrance
If possible, shave & shower less often
Add oils to baths & shower
Drink lots of water
Use a humidifier
IN THIS MOODY METHOD WE’RE TALKING ABOUT:
Common skin problems during winter months
Daily tips for dry winter skin
Avoiding chapped skin
Products we recommend for ultra dry skin
Chapped, Irritated, Rashes Oh My! Do you suffer?
Winter brings dry, cold air that makes it hard for your skin to stay hydrated. Even someone with the oiliest skin can find their hands painfully chapped from washing, heels can crack and your lips can be chapped.
Others that already suffer from dry skin will find they need even more moisture and without enough skin hydration they’re left with itchy, flaky skin and can even develop chapped skin & lips – so bad that painful skin cracking can occur.
If you have sensitive skin you’ll notice you have to be even more cautious in the winter with what you apply on your skin. One cold can send your chapped lips and nose into a firey-red anger while your eczema flare ups cause extra issues.
All of these situations are common problems we face during the dry winter months. We’re going to look at how you can avoid the dry moody skin and how to help calm and soothe your skin during the driest months of the year.
Be Proactive
A girls best friend when it comes to winter skin problems is being prepared and taking action before it gets bad. Have a variety of hydrating products on hand for your skin and face so you can be ready to tackle whatever winter throws your way.
When in doubt, over hydrate instead of leaving your skin parched.
As the weather changes, start changing your skin regiment. Slowly increase your product hydration to prepare for the most common skin issues you have during the winter.
Always be consistent with your hydration. Apply your face lotions, hand & body creams and lip balm DAILY. This will nourish, hydrate and protect your skin before the harsh weather comes. If you can prevent chapped, irritated or cracked skin the battle will be easier!
The Most Important Times to Hydrate
There are certain times when you are more likely to get chapped, irritated or cracked skin. Skin exposure to water and elements plays a big part in our skin’s health.
With winter germs you’ll probably be washing your hands more often and you can’t avoid taking showers. But when you do, make sure you are hydrating immediately after. Have a jar of hand cream by your skin and keep the jar of body lotion, butter or balm by your shower so you can
TIP If you like taking baths, add in a ¼ olive oil to hydrate and nourish your skin. (Don’t forget your tub will be slippery!)
Colds and outdoor activities also play a big part into our winter moody skin problems. Wiping your nose over and over can cause chapped, red and irritated skin. Long ski days or adventures outside can also chap your skin.
To avoid your chapped skin make sure you apply a balm to your nose, cheeks and lips for soothing and protection -- at the first sign of a cold or before you venture outside.
TIP If you struggle with dry skin problems, but don’t have time to hydrate during the day – take extra time at night to hydrate with the thickest and most hydrating products that can soak in, sooth and protect your skin overnight.
The best times to use extra hydration:
After washing hands
After taking a shower or bath
During a cold
Before going outside
At night before bed
avoid these drying ingredients
Products and ingredients to avoid:
Alcohol or water based products
Products with SLS or Sulfates
Fragrance Oils
Make sure that the products you’re using do not contain these ingredients. Products with alcohol or water as the main ingredient can be drying on your skin – which is exactly what you want to avoid for dry skin.
Sulfate are synthetic foaming agents and can harshly strip your skin from it’s natural oils. Avoid these foaming, bubbly products and opt for a natural lathering wash or soap.
Fragrance is a known skin irritant and can cause many problems for skin that is chapped or irritated. Avoid it and instead use non-scented or essential oil scented products.
what level of hydration do you need?
For daily protection and hydration stick with the basic serums, lotions and creams. As needed for intense dry skin add in oils and balms to deeply hydrate and soothe.
Products from least hydrating to most hydrating:
Serums
Lotion
Creams
Oils
Balms
Here’s what we products we recommend for the driest winter skin:
Best for chapped and ultra dry irritated skin.
Hydrate | Protect | Soothe
A skin salve body balm for dry, chapped, cracked skin. The best body balm for eczema and sensitive skin.
2.5 oz tube