Drink lots of water.
During winter we often forget to drink enough water. I am a self-confessed coffee addict but in winter a good way to drink it is room temperature with a slice of lemon, or any other fruit of your choice. The fruit infuses much better in room temperature water. I try to have a herbal tea once or twice a day.
Choose a cleanser carefully.
I love a good cream or cleanser – something that nourishes rather than damages. Steer clear of foaming gel cleansers as they tend to strip natural oils from the skin. Try to avoid anything with alcohol and fragrances as well. Sometimes, after a late night you may not want to wash your face, so good facial wipes are great. Again, be careful about your choices. My pick is DermResults Smoothing Glow Cleanser. You don’t even need a full pea-sized amount, and it lasts for months!
Exfoliate for glowing skin.
One of the best things you can do for your face in winter is to exfoliate, once or twice a week. Be very careful what you purchase – avoid exfoliators with apricot kernel pieces as it will scratch and damage your skin. A glycolic mask is a great exfoliator as there is no scrubbing.
I love Alpha Hydroxy mask as there is no scrubbing involved. The list of benefits include:
- Improves product absorption.
- Exfoliates dead skin cells.
- Reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Fades hyperpigmentation.
- Brightens and smooths complexion.
- Fights acne.
- Hydrates dry skin.
- Help promote collagen production.
My go-to is Arbonne Cell Renewing Face Mask with Fruit Acids & AHA’s.
Keep those showers short and sweet.
You may think that your skin becomes drier in summer, but not so. Those cold winter winds do nothing for our face! We rug up so well and keep our bodies nice and warm but it’s our face that takes the brunt of the harsh cold winds.
A good skin care routine, morning and night, is paramount for hydration. I often add another layer to my normal routine at night. After cleansing, toning and moisturizing I’ll often add another layer.
Taking care of the rest of your body.
Although there’s nothing more enticing than a long hot shower. If you have dry skin really hot water will only make matters worse by stripping away your body’s natural oils. Try to keep a nice warm water flow, but don’t make it stingingly hot.
I recommend Arbonne’s BodyCare Moisture or for total indulgence the BodyCare Set.
Regular exfoliation is great for the body too. It gets rid of the dead skin cells and prepares the skin for your moisturizer. The BodyCare Resurfacing Exfoliator in the BodyCare Set, again one that is natural with no nasties – ie. parabens, phthalates, mineral oil etc. I exfoliate before I use my tanning lotion.
And when you are out in the elements, remember to wrap up – a scarf and gloves are essential to protecting your hands and the delicate skin on your neck.
Sunscreen is not just for summer.
Sunscreen is still a necessity in winter. The sun’s rays still permeate cloud cover so it’s important to have use a moisturizer with an SPF. I recommend Arbonne Agewell Moisture Restoring Cream with SPF 15. Alternatively, you can use a non-SPF moisturizer but place DermResults Soft Focus Beauty Veil SPF 30 after moisturizing and before your foundation.
