Health and Beauty
Winter Skin Tips
- How To Look After Skin In The Winter
Joanne Elliott
Changing temperatures mean
a change of routine, no matter which part of the world you live in.
Knowing a little about how skin functions in the winter, and tweaking a
few habits, can make all the difference between a dull winter complexion
and glowing radiance.
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Start the day with a hot
shower... but before you get out switch to cold water for about
fifteen seconds. Then turn up the heat a little, and down again to
repeat the process for about two minutes. “Why would I want to do
that?!” I hear you cry! This is a simple hydrotherapy technique which
revitalizes the skin by stimulating the flow of blood through the
body. It is both invigorating and highly beneficial to the skin. So
even though you may not really enjoy the process, just think of the
all the good it’s doing you!
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Use a good moisturizer.
Choose a highly protective day cream which contains zinc oxide, and
provides SPF30 protection to form a barrier against the elements.
Creamier, water-in-oil emulsions are best. And don’t forget about your
lips. Chapped lips are often the most noticeable problem for a lady in
the winter. Use a highly moisturizing lip balm which provides a
protective barrier, with vitamin E for good elasticity.
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Exfoliate at least twice
a week. This will remove dead cells and allow the skin to absorb extra
moisture. The oil which we all complain about in the Summer is no
longer being produced because of cooler winter temperatures and
central heating. Therefore the skin looses the water which should be
retained in the lower dermis of the skin. This can lead to premature
aging of the skin and fine lines, whilst your skin can appear puffy
and grey. Nice!
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Drink a glass of hot
water with lemon. This Chinese herbal remedy is a sure-fire method of
energizing your body. It will de-tox your entire system, including the
liver and gall bladder. This means that your body will be able to
clean the blood faster to get rid of toxins responsible for bad skin.
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Simply sleep! Money
can’t buy the benefits of a good nights’ rest. Your oxygen levels will
drop if you don’t get enough sleep, meaning that your cells will not
be renewed as quickly. This is when degenerative skin aging sets in.
Try to get seven, if not eight or nine hours of rest a night to
achieve absolutely painless benefits. It’s ideal!
Joanne Elliott is an
international freelance writer and illustrator involved in several
different areas.
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