Nothing screams “dead of winter” like dry scaly hands and scabby callused
feet with cracked heels. Frosty temps and biting winds can really do a number
on healthy skin!
This season don’t fall victim to dryness, instead sooth your skin and
give your mug some extra care with these tips:
Hook up a humidifier
Before getting some shuteye, offset dry indoor heat-blasts by cranking up
the humidifier. These handy engines sprout moisture into your air supply and keeps
skin from becoming dry and flaky.
Oil up your
feet
Keep feet from feeling
like sandpaper by gently sloughing off dead skin with a pumice stone. Pamper
your toes with thick foot creams and slip on some socks when finished. It might
seem nerdy, but sporting socks while sleeping helps the skin absorb more cream. (The Huffington Post)
Ban the hot baths
Sure, soaking your chilly
bones in a burning-hot bath after frolicking in the snow feels amazing.
But intense heat from your
steamy shower or bath actually sucks the moisture out of your skin and breaks
down its protective layer.
Next time, try a warm
soak with a few cups of whole milk. The proteins and fat found in moo-juice helps
hydrate your skin and retains moisture even after you’ve stepped out of the tub. (How Stuff Works)
Hydrate your hands
Freezing fingers and cracked, painful skin are always dilemmas in
sub-zero temps.
Indulge your hands by switching out your lotion for a thick, hydrating
cream. To really rehab scaly skin – massage thick cream into hands before
slipping on some cotton gloves for the night. Enclosed spaces help hydration
elements take hold faster.
Give your mug some extra love
Don’t put away the SPF 30 just because it’s snowy season. Winter UV rays
and bright snow glare can still wreak havoc on delicate skin. Treat your
sensitive face with care by switching to a milder face wash and stay away from drying cleansers that contain alcohol.
For deep-moisture masks, take a wander through your kitchen before
heading down the beauty isle.
Egg yolk, banana, avocado and milk make superb moisturisers, minus the
store-bought chemicals. (The Huffington Post)
Drink H2O and
then some
Keep your body hydrated
with water, especially during icy winter. That’s when dry air and chilly winds like
to zap your body’s H2O supply quicker than usual. Replenish your daily water
intake by drinking more than you think you need.
