The weather outside may be frightful…but that doesn’t mean your skin should be! With the temperature getting lower and the daylight hours decreasing your skin doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Even worse, in the winter we tend to wear more makeup than the summer because we don’t have that beautiful “natural glow” the sun gives us during summer. Caring for your skin in the winter is one of the most important things you can do. I know personally once winter comes my skin takes a turn for the worst, and if i don’t pay careful attention to it…lets just say its not a pretty sight. There are a few tips and tricks I try to adhere to in the winter time (and throughout most of the year to be honest). Heres what I do to keep my skin feeling fresh and looking clean.
- MOISTURIZE. I cannot stress the important of moisturizing in the winter! For one, we tend to drink less water during the winter, which means our skin is dehydrating quickly. Second, the frigid temperatures literally hurt your skin. It sucks out the moisture the minute you walk outside your front door. My best advice is to used an oil based moisturizer in the winter it will allow your skin to obtain moisture quicker and actually keep it in!
- Sunscreen: I know what you’re thinking, “why should I use sunscreen when theres no sun?” Iv asked myself the same question hundreds of times. The reason is, even though we can’t see the sun its still sending out harmful rays which can hurt our skin. In fact, the sun can be stronger in the winter than the summer! Adding a dab of sunscreen (just a small dot is perfect) to your routine will help you in the long run i promise!
- drink plenty of water: Okay so its not really a face tip..but it helps! Keeping your body hydrated is essential to having clear skin in the winter. water removes toxins from your body and provides you with essential minerals.
