The change of season can bring a lot of changes to our skin. Even if we usually have what is considered “good skin” it could be just as challenging to keep it healthy during the cold and windy wintertime. No matter what the weather is like we can enjoy healthy skin any time of year with the proper care. Here are some tips I follow that will keep your skin as healthy as possible!
During the summer the air is usually moist and our skin tends to have a natural glow. However during the winter, there is less moisture in the air, and the heating systems in our homes, cars and places of work can dehydrate the skin. No matter what time of year it is both women and men should have a simple but effective skin care routine to keep our largest organ healthy and younger looking. The winter season is definitely a time to be more on point with our skincare regimens to avoid dry, flaky and chapped skin.
WINTER SKIN CARE TIPS:
Tip # 1: Stay Hydrated
In the summertime it’s natural to automatically drink more water/fluids. It has happened to me that in the winter my water intake drops dramatically because it’s cold and I do not get “thirsty”. Everyone’s personal water intake varies according to weight and activity level but as a general amount we should aim to drink about 2-3 Liters (10-12 cups) of water a day. Even if we do not really feel like drinking water on a chilly day something I personally do during the cold season is drink room temperature water with a spritz of mango or cranberry Herbal Aloe concentrate or add a scoop of Herbalife Skin Collagen Beauty Booster. Another way I get in my daily water intake is by drinking 2-3 cups of warm or hot Herbal Tea which is also another great way to stay hydrated.
Tip #2: Moisturize Your Lips
Having chapped lips in winter can be very painful! When our lips are not moisturized and exposed to cold temperatures and the wind, they dry up and crack making it harder for any lip color stay in place and look good in the case of us ladies; in the case of the gentlemen, even though they do not use color on their lips it also just does not look too good when the lips are flaky! It’s important to protect our lips with a moisturizing balm or facial lotion that includes SPF.
Tip #3: Use a Daily Facial Moisturizer and Sunscreen
Most people are not aware that even though its cold outside the sun’s UV rays can still harm us, therefore sun protection is essential! Using a moisturizer to keep the skin hydrated is important but to protect ourselves from the sun’s rays we do need to add a sunscreen on top or use a moisturizing sunscreen. On a daily basis I personally use the Herbalife SKIN Daily Glow Moisturizer and/or the Herbalife SKIN™ Protective Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Sunscreen before I start my day. For the evening, I use the Herbalife SKIN Replenishing Night Cream. It is rich and it gives me that long term moisture that is needed to help the skin heal and recover while I sleep.
Tip #4: Remember to Moisturize your Hands too.
The skin on our hands is thin, delicate and can also get dry and chapped in the cold weather. Keeping them moisturized with a hand cream is super important. Also we should remember to constantly reapply it throughout the day especially after washing our hands or doing the dishes. I keep an Herbal Aloe Hand and Body Lotion in my bathroom, one next to my kitchen sink, one in my car and one in by purse or bag to quickly grab some and re-moisturize wherever I go. Also always try to remember wearing gloves – not only do they keep us warm, but they protect our hands from harsh effects of the cold environment as well!
Tip #5: Change your Skin Care Routine Based on the Season
Our skin care can change drastically between seasons, especially if we live in an areas with extreme temperature fluctuations between summer and winter like here in NY. During the summer it’s scorching outside but the majority of offices, trains, buses and schools are with the air conditioners on full blast; while on the other hand, in the winter it is super cold and windy outside but inside the homes, offices and trains they have the heating at it’s max level. So the drastic cold/hot changes can take a toll on our skin. Everyone is different and only we know how our skin responds in those environments. In the winter I use the Soothing Aloe Cleanser followed by the moisturizers I mentioned previously and the in the summer, I switch it up to the Polishing Citrus cleanser followed by the same moisturizers to make sure I treat my skin with what it needs according to the season.
These are just a few winter skin care tips I can share with you based on my personal experience. The Herbalife Outer Nutrition has been a great solutions to my skin care needs. If you’d like more information or to start your healthy skin program email me at KJGetFitUSA@gmail.com or click here: www.kjgetfitusa.com/services
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