Archive for May, 2008
Random Winter Skin Care Tips
Here are some random winter skin care tips that can be helpful to you:
• Even if the sun is hiding on winter season, you must still apply sunscreen daily. It must be a part of your routine to apply them all throughout the year.
• Do not lick your lips all the time because this causes our lips to be chapped. Better bring a small lip balm with you wherever you go so you can apply it on your lips anytime.
• Drink plenty of water. Intake of at least 7-8 glasses of water a day is healthy.
• Exfoliate and Moisturize to keep the moisture of the skin.
Exfoliate
I know a lot of people who don’t really like the idea of exfoliation, but did you know that exfloliating every week helps your skin in getting rid of possible build up of dead skin cells? Also, it helps in exposing the fresher layer of your skin. You still have to be careful in choosing facial exfoliants though. Use only the gentle ones and avoid products with very harsh chemicals on it. If you undergo exfoliation from time to time, you will observe that the fresh layers of the skin will be absorbing the moisturizers that you put on your skin every day.
No commentsAvoid Hot Showers and Hair Blowers
It is advised that you take cooler but shorter showers on winter. It is important to have a consistent body temperature at this season. If possible, kindly avoid taking hot showers because it has the tendency to remove the essential oils of the body that maintains the balance of a normal skin.
Shampoos and Conditioners are a big part of bath time habits. Most of us rely on hair blowers to dry up our hair. Again, please avoid using hair blowers on winter season because it removes the important nutrients of the hair that leaves it dry and unhealthy. Not only that, our scalp is also affected.
No commentsMoisturize, Moisturize and Moisturize!
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Do you know how Hollywood celebrities maintain their beautiful skin and keeping it soft, smooth and manageable?
The answer: Moisturizer!
Moisturizing must be a daily habit in any season whether that is winter, spring, summer or fall. When you get up in the morning, apply moisturizer all over your body. If you are using facial or body moisturizers, it is advisable that you use the thick ones on winter season. Keeping a lotion on your bag or on your purse is also a must so you can apply it anytime, anywhere.
So if you want to have a celebrity-like skin even on winter days, all you have to do is moisturize.
No commentsFace Packs and Moisturizers
Have you seen your mom wear face packs at night? Have you tried using one?
Face packs, especially those which are made up of fruits rich in vitamins and H20 really contribute a lot in the healing of dry skin. The most recommended fruits to be used are banana, papaya and peach. For glowing effect, you can use mashed avocado. After applying face packs, it is advisable that you apply moisturizer or mild lotion after to be able to retain the moisture of the skin. You must take note that you must use oil-based lotions during winter. Apply it in a circular manner.
No commentsVitamins, Fruits and Vegetables for the Skin
Did you know that the presence of Vitamins A, B and E on your diet contributes a lot on the inner glow of your skin?
The most helpful food in improving the moisture of the skin on winter is vegetables that are green and leafy. The intake of water must also be increased to be able to fill out the required dosage of fluids on your body. You must also consider drinking fruit juices daily a habit since it helps in making your skin soft. Avoid drinking beverages that has strong caffeine ingredient on it such as coffees and sodas.
No commentsDrink Plenty of Water
Water is one of the most important liquids in our body. It is also the cheapest and safest drink ever.
Winter is a cold and wet season that’s why a lot of people don’t sweat that much. Experiencing the said situation does not mean that you must lessen your water intake. It is still recommended that you drink at least 7-8 glasses of water a day. Drinking water gives your body the energy that you need. It is also beneficial to your health. It also contributes on your diet as you tend not to eat a lot and lastly, water helps in skin dehydration.
No commentsHave a Rough Winter Ahead!
Rough skin is very much common during winter season. It is caused by low humidity. As you have noticed, the very cold air and the central heating systems around you can easily suck the natural moisture of your skin. The common negative effect of this is itchiness and a number of skin conditions. The people who experience this will witness how the fine lines of their skin look deeper. Some are not comfortable with their skin anymore. There is also a big tendency that the skin complexion is not on the best condition up to the extent that it looks uneven.
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