Skincare for Cold Weather

When weather gets frigid, be sure you’re doing everything you can to protect your delicate skin.

Once cold weather starts nipping at our delicate skin, we’re all familiar with the changes we’ll face: dry, flaky, and temperamental skin. The chapping winds and cold can suck the moisture right out of your skin, and even though it may not feel hot, winter sun is just as intense with UV rays as it is in the summer, especially if you’re on the slopes. It pays to be protected.

Here are a few quick tips to remember that go beyond the usual “stay moisturized” commandment of winter skin. (But hey, stay moisturized, too!)

1. Use Tepid Water – No doubt it feels wonderful to crawl into a hot shower on a chilly day, but water that is too warm strips the natural moisture right out of your skin, leaving you feeling more dry and itchy. Resist the urge to steam, and keep shower water at a happy medium.




2. Moisturize While Damp – One of my favorite ways to apply body butter is to gently pat off excess moisture after a shower without totally drying off. Then I apply the body butter to damp skin, and give it time to let it soak in. For me, this is especially effective if done right before I go to bed, so it has a full 8 hours to moisturize and protect.




3. Stay Bronze – Some people hit the tanning bed once winter sets in, which is a big no-no for skin. Staying bronze into the winter months will help you look and feel better about yourself, but do it the healthy way. Use a subtle self-tanning lotion with a rich moisturizer to keep your skin supple and bronzed.

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