Winter Skincare Tips
Winter is upon us. Even though the official date of the winter solstice is December 21st, it seems that in most parts of this country winter-like conditions start in mid November (sometimes sooner here in Saskatchewan).
Winter means dry, cold air. Our skin does seem to suffer more in the winter months. It is important to take special care of our skin at this time.
As I suffer from dry and sensitive skin, especially in the winter, I thought I would give you my top winter skin care tips:
- My first tip is insuring you are not using a harsh cleanser on your skin. These types of cleansers can aggravate already dry skin. Handmade soap is full of natural glycerine and is usually made with lots of skin-loving oils. This patchouli soap by Carmel Soaps looks very decadent and would definitely be a moisturizing treat for the skin.
- Another moisturizing treat in the bath or shower would be Crème de la crème Body Buffer from Cake. Made with exfoliating apricot seeds that slough away dry skin and jojoba beads that release moisturizing oils on the skin this product would definitely be a luxury for the skin.
- My next tip is to moisturize your skin to prevent dryness. There are many great lotions and creams on the market. Trillium Soaps and Candles have many great products but the Crème Fraiche really stands out. This cream is made of shea and mango butters and also has aloe, vitamins C & E and even a hint of rosewater. It is available in great scents like Raspberry leaf and Mango & Lime just to name a few.
- Another great tip I think is to make sure our lips are moisturized too. Lots of people forget about this. Aroma Crystal Clear Lip Saver is a great product to help alleviate dry and cracked lips.
Well now that you have seen some products that will help to soothe and prevent dry winter skin, there's one last thing... Our forced air furnaces heat our homes all winter and can really lower the humidity inside our homes and dry out the air.
- My last tip is to run a humidifier to help keep moisture in the air. There are many types to choose from. We don't know of any that are made in Canada, but if you do, please leave a comment. Canadian Tire has an assortment of humidifiers for all needs and that is a great place to start your search.
