Winter is Coming: How to Prepare Your Skin
It’s
bad enough that it’s getting dark early and that crisp fall air is turning into
a total winter chill. But really? Our skin has to suffer too? With winter
coming, it’s time to prepare your skin to deal with the elements, just like you
winterize your home, your wardrobe and your life.
The
Environment and Dry Skin
When
the environment changes — cold temperatures, low humidity, wind — skin
definitely can dry out, and even become more sensitive. In the winter we turn
up the thermostats in our offices and homes — but forced-air heating removes
humidity from the air and dehydrates our skin. Symptoms of dry skin are severe
roughness, cracking, scaling and flakiness commonly found on the elbows, knees,
shins and hands. Your face can feel it too. What’s the big deal? Chronic
dryness can make skin look more leathery and wrinkled and feel way more uncomfortable.
Severe
dryness can also weaken the moisture barrier, so skin is not protected and
moisture actually leaks out. Then our defenses can be compromised, allowing
irritants, allergens and infectious agents to get past the barrier and irritate
skin. This is where SOOTHE
Regimen
really helps. The Sensitive
Skin Treatment protects the skin against weather conditions. Also remember that
when the moisture barrier is compromised, dry skin can lead to premature skin
aging and we all know what that looks like.
And
it can get worse — there’s something called lichenification — yup, like lichens
or dry, thick elephant skin. So, make sure not to scratch dry skin. Another
condition is flakiness, meaning the uppermost layers of skin are having
difficulty shedding.
How
to Handle Dry Winter Skin
But
there’s hope! Micro-Dermabrasion
Paste offers
maximum exfoliation, so the flakes don’t build up. It also nourishes and
moisturizes skin, and can be used on the face and body, leaving skin
looking more even and healthier after just one use.
Then
hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! You want to replace all the lost moisture the
environment is stealing from you. (It’s just wrong!) Active
Hydration Serum for the face and Active
Hydration Body Replenish both contain our proprietary 3D3P Molecular Matrix with Glycerin
and Hyaluronic Acid that attracts moisture from the air, replenishing the
moisture reserves on our skin. Then it locks in moisture, so you don’t lose it
in the winter — literally!
Don’t
forget your lips. The skin on your lips is even more fragile and more
susceptible to drying out, not to mention exposed to the elements. REDEFINE Lip
Renewing Serum comes in capsules rich in antioxidants to help lips retain their
natural moisture.
Tips
for Dry Skin
And
remember, when washing your face and body, keep the water temperature tepid,
not super hot. Slather on your hydrators and moisturizers right after your bath
or shower when skin is still damp. It helps lock in moisture in so you can
still go out. Hello Winter!
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