Regardless of where you live, the winter has ranged from mild to geez louise this is cold. In South Florida, we have had only a few cold days so far. Even if you have noticed the mild weather change, it is important to understand that your skin, nails and hair have.
In the less drastic weather changes, your body will let warn its been a victim to the season’s change. It can range from dry skin, brittle nails or clingy hair. All this can be maintained depending on how one is treating them.
Are you eating and drinking well? Do you moisturize often? These are some questions to think about even if you are in a gloveless winter.
Body
We have said it before and we will say it again-drink water. It is so important for the body to stay hydrated and especially during the dry winter months. Another benefit one can take advantage of is incorporating fish or krill capsules, flax seed oils, evening primose oils. These help the body produce enough lipids to keep the smooth and soft.
Although we told you caffeine helps with the skin in the sun, it can also dry the skin out. Not only that, booze does too. If you are sipping your sins away, be sure to increase your water intake and moisturize as much as possible.
Face
With the cooler breezes coming our way, this cannot only leave one’s skin dry but with an ashen. In order to get that glow back, exfoliate, moisturize and fake it. Remember, going into tanning beds will not only risk one’s skin of cancer, but it ages. In order to get that glow on one’s face during the cooler months, come on in for a facial airbrush tan. Yes, we do that too!
However, to maintain the softness of the face there are a few things one can do. While in the shower, the pores are open and the skin is soft. This is a great time to bring in a scrub and exfoliate with an oil-free wash. Immediately after the shower, apply moisturizer that is oil-free. This can make all the difference in the world!
Hair
The wind and cold (and wooly hats and excessive rain) can strip the hair from the tip to the root. This will cause the hair to become dry, staticky and flyaways.
In order to give the hair a break, shampoo it less frequently. It is recommended every other day or less. While the hair is wet, be gentle with it. If possible, try cutting out the blow-drying and do not brush immediately out of the shower. Also, be sure to condition heavily and consider adding a serum for more moisture. If strapped for cash, try a tiny dash of extra virgin olive oil.
Lips
The only weather can cause more lip licking. I am only going to say this once – knock it off! This makes your mouth sad. Think of your lips as needing lots of care and attention. This is because the skin on the lips is different from the rest of your skin. It does not produce sweat or other natural oils.
In order to care for your lips, there are a few simple tips that can be done. First, run the toothbrush under warm water until the bristles soften. Then gentley brush the lips to remove any dry chapped skin. Regulary apply heavy moisturizer (petroleum jelly is amazing even though it sounds gross). Be sure to reapply through the day. Again, drinking plenty of water can make a huge difference here as well.
Nails
Okay, so we have been so focused on our hair, skin and lips, we almost forgot about the nails. Our poor sad, brittle nails that can be torn up from the colder air. In addition, the indoor/outdoor weather changes can make these poor guys unforgiving. During this time of year, make a point to run lotion on the nails and nail beds. Do this throughout the day to keep them in shape. Additionally, the protein intake (oily nuts like walnuts or fish) can give them a better chance at life.
