6 Tips to Keep Skin Hydrated During Winter
6 Tips to Keep Skin Hydrated During Winter
The winter season can wreak havoc on our skin with the cold, dry air outside and the hot, dry air inside. You may feel like you’re slathering on as many oils and moisturizers as possible but still your skin feels dry, tight, and irritated. These 6 tips can really make a huge difference in the look and feel of your skin, and most likely you already have the products to care for it!
1. Drink water!
Not drinking enough water can cause skin to become dehydrated and appear dull or dry. Aim for at least 64 fl oz per day.
2. Place a humidifier in your bedroom
Cranking up the heat when it’s cold outside makes the air dry and causes transepidermal water loss (TEWL) in the skin. Humidifiers add moisture back into the air and then into your skin. Purchase a humidity meter to measure the moisture in the air, between 30-50% is ideal.
3. Take lukewarm showers
Although it’s tempting to take super hot showers during the winter, it’s actually very damaging to your skin. Hot water removes natural oils and can cause inflammation and itching (especially if you have eczema or psoriasis) Be sure to moisturize right after a shower while your skin is still slightly damp.
4. Be gentle with your skin
Avoid harsh cleansers on your face that strip the skin of oil (like bar soap) and over-exfoliating. Your first instinct when seeing flaky, dry skin may be to exfoliate, but this can lead to microscopic tears and inflammation. Try the oil cleansing method for gently and effectively getting rid of dirt and makeup.
5. Use hydrating mists and moisturizers
Look for products with humectants and hydrating ingredients like glycerin, honey, tremella mushroom, and hyaluronic acid.
6. Lock in moisture with occlusives
While oils are really great for your skin to keep it supple and moisturized, they don’t create a protective barrier like occlusives do. Occlusive ingredients such as beeswax, shea butter, and cocoa butter lock in moisture to prevent TEWL.
Shop these products for healthy, hydrated skin:
Add hydration into your routine with this all-in-one toning mist formulated for all skin types, to aid in hydrating dry skin, reduce acne causing bacteria, and soothe inflammation.
Use before your face oil or moisturizer to add hydration, to set makeup, and throughout the day to hydrate skin.
Aloe Vera - Vitamin B12 relieves dry, itchy, and irritated skin
Rose Hydrosol - Keeps skin hydrated and protected from free radicals
Turmeric Hydrosol - Relieves breakouts and aids in reducing acne
Holy Basil Hydrosol - Tightening, toning, and cleansing
Lactobacillus Ferment - Skin conditioning, anti-inflammatory, and creates a healthy balanced microflora
Glycerin - Humectant that keeps skin hydrated and promotes cell turnover
Tremella Mushroom - Nature’s hyaluronic acid, enhances skin elasticity keeping it hydrated and supple
Cucumber - Silica content improves elasticity and texture of skin, reducing the appearance of pores
Formulated for all skin types. Fragrance and essential oil free.
Size: 4 fl oz / 118 ml
Scent: Spicy, floral, herbaceous
Texture: Hydrating water
Color: Hazy clear liquid
Update: Refills will now come in a paper bag instead of a box!
A multi-purpose moisturizing bar for your hands, body, lips, tattoos, babies, or anywhere that needs some extra attention. Rub the bar between your hands to create an oil to be rubbed onto your body or rub bar directly into skin. Made with only 5 ingredients!
Cocoa Butter - Reduces the appearance of scars, and soothes dry and sensitive skin
Sunflower Oil - High in antioxidants to aid in regenerating damaged skin
Beeswax - Contains anti-inflammatory properties and seals in moisture without clogging pores
Shea Butter - High in vitamin A & E, aids in regenerating skin cells and reduces the appearance of fine lines
Size: 1 oz / 30 g
Scent: Sweet chocolate
Texture: Hard bar to oil
Color: Light yellow