smartskin101

Just as we change our wardrobes for the different seasons, it shouldn’t be any different when it comes to skin care.  Winter weather is less than delightful on our fragile skin, and we need to take extra steps to keep it looking healthy and hydrated.  Here are 10 tips to include in your winter skin regimen:

Dry winter air can be brutal on a woman’s skin. Think of it as a multi-layer cake covered by a single sheet of food wrap to keep it fresh. When something threatens that protective covering, your skin, like a cake, can become dry and stale.

The low humidity in a southern winter can leave skin dry, itchy and irritated. But there are many simple ways to weather its effects and keep your skin feeling moist and supple all season long. Here are my top 10 recommendations for healthy skin this winter:

1. Choose your soap wisely. If it’s not a gentle formula already, then switch your cleanser to a gentler one. A strong, antibacterial, deodorant soap usually contains irritating ingredients and fragrances. Use a fragrance-free, moisturizing cleanser or gel. Sometimes less is more – reducing the amount of soap you use will also help keep skin moist. Read more.