MOISTURIZE!

Now that it is officially winter and the weather forecast is saying cold, cold, cold..it's time to winter guard your skin. I know many of you probably think that it's not that big of a deal but let me let you know why it's a lot more important than you may think. As the air's moisture level depletes the moisture in your skin is drawn out leaving you with chapped irritated skin that appears flaky and can crack. These small tears in the skin are known as fissures and can be very painful. When you don't moisturize your body goes into overload trying to repair the damage, healing the cracks and trying to properly rehydrate itself sometimes resulting in and over oil production depending on the individual. Many of you by now are probably saying "yeah, but when I do apply lotion it gets sucked right up and it's like I never put anything on at all." That's because your skin is parched or you're not using the right product. Lotion sometimes isn't really that beneficial and can be hard for the skin to maintain moisture from do to the simple fact that many lotions contain alcohol which has a drying affect on the skin. Look for products that contain Shea butter or natural moisturizers or maybe even nature's own ready to use olive oil. Don't worry about the olive oil clogging your pores as the structure of the is too big to block or clog the pore. As for you beauties out there with oily skin don't think this rule doesn't apply to you. Even oily skin needs moisture the amount of natural oil you produce has nothing to do with its moisture level. Washing you face daily and applying moisturizer is important especially in the winter to maintain that healthy, sexy glow we all long to achieve. Here are a few I personally love...

▪Clinique moisture surge

▪Aveeno Positively Radiant daily moisturizer with SPF15    

▪Olive oil

For moisture on the go try Evian spray mist for the face or Moisture Surge Face Spray Thirsty Skin Relief. Not only do they help with moisture they help keep your make-up looking fresh! Let me know your favorites and what works best for you.

 

*Need to know how to wash your face check out my blog on the step to healthy glowing skin.*