As the cold weather sets in, the air becomes dry, making your skin crack and starved for moisture. So what can you do to protect it? Here are some tips to keep your skin humidified during winter.
1. Extra dry skin can cause keratosis pilaris, a condition that resembles chicken skin. Make sure to use lotions with salicylic acid to exfoliate dead cells around your hair follicles and reduce the appearance of bumps.
2. When washing your hands, choose a moisturizing soap-free cleanser or a hydrating antibacterial gel, then slather on lotion right away.
3. Anything that traps moisture on your skin helps lotions and creams soak in. So slip on some cotton gloves over lotion to help moisturize parched hands.
4. To soften stubborn dry patches on rough elbows and knees, a simple mixture of honey and sugar applied topically can serve as a rich, hydrating scrub and increase circulation in your skin.
5. If your arms or legs look scaly, try a 12 percent lactic acid lotion. It will moisturize your skin and exfoliate those scales away.
6. For your arms, legs, and torso, use a rich bath oil or moisturizing body cleanser that leaves a creamy film on your skin.
7. Exfoliate lightly.
8. For roughed-up feet, before bed, gently buff away calluses with a hydrating scrub or pumice stone, and apply a thick, buttery moisturizer while feet are still damp.
9. A long, hot bath or shower might seem tempting when you’ve been out in the cold, but it will strip your skin of moisture. Keep showers to no more than 10 minutes, and not more than once a day.
10. The softer your sheets and sleepwear, the better, but you needn’t invest in silk. Avoid blends of cotton and synthetic fibers, which might be irritating.
How To Keep Ahead Of The Winter Blues (Yes, Cold Weather Is Coming!)
As autumn gradually makes its way into the colder days of winter, we pull on thicker socks and grab our favourite boots. Love it or hate it, winter is on its way!
So what can you do to prepare for the chilly days ahead? Put self-care at the top of your list!
1. Increase your vitamin D. Sunlight levels are less in the winter, but get as much of it as you can and increase your vitamin D. It helps to increase energy levels.
2. Change up your skincare products. Skin needs richer, more nourishing products to protect it from colder temperatures. We can help you there.
3. Buy fresh flowers! The vibrant colours of a Spring bouquet add freshness and cheer to any room.
4. Review your make-up colours. What about a new look? We’ll match winter shades with easy, make-up techniques that are perfect for you.
5. Wear bright colours. It’s hard to feel down with vibrant splashes of colour. And it’s fun!
6. Keep getting pedicures. Regular pedicures boost your immunity and make you feel happier.
7. Exercise. Yes, indeed. Get that blood and serotonin pumping! It’s a sure cure for the winter blues.
8. Get a manicure. A splash of bright polish on hardworking hands is an instant pick-me-up. Manicures also give your hands a moisture boost while relaxing you at the same time.
9. Watch your cravings. When serotonin levels are low, your body craves carbohydrates, especially high sugar foods like junk food and soda. Go for protein instead.
10. Get a spray tan. Keep that sun kissed look all through winter. It will keep you smiling all season long!
Sail through the upcoming cold season. Take care of yourself and let us be your partner in keeping you healthy and happy!
Why Winter Feels Like A Never Ending Monday By Beauty Salon Great Missenden Call Us On 01494 865005
Why Winter Feels Like A Never Ending Monday By Beauty Salon Great Missenden – Call Us On 01494 865005
In summer, we celebrate the endless days of light and sunshine. But winter? Each cold and cloudy day is just one more date to mark off on the calendar. How many more days until Spring?
Brrrr!
It’s no wonder that depression rates go up as sunlight and temperatures drop. That’s why it’s so important to take additional self-care measures to carry you through the cold season.
1. Increase your vitamin D. Sunlight levels are less in the winter, but get as much of it as you can and increase your vitamin D. It helps to increase energy levels.
2. Buy fresh flowers! The vibrant colours of a Spring bouquet add freshness and cheer to any room.
3. Wear bright colours. It’s hard to feel down with vibrant splashes of colour! It’s uplifting both for the body and the mind.
4. Exercise. Yes, indeed. Get that blood and serotonin pumping! It’s a sure cure for the winter blues.
5. Spa treatments are a must. What’s your favourite treatment for keeping your mood light and your skin hydrated? Make sure you schedule regular treatment times to keep the winter blues at bay.
There’s nothing more important than your health! And, as you know, we specialise in good health. Just another reason to put us at the top of your self-care list this winter.
