Hola Chicas,
You know, I don’t get them too often, but when I do get, well, you know, a ZIT, it’s like the (dun-dun-DAH!) end of the world. Luckily, Elena Maria has been sharing some tips with me on how to keep my skin clean, clear, and looking fresh.
She says the important thing is to know works for your skin type. Everyone has her own skin type—it can either be dry, oily, or normal. Mine is dry, so you can imagine what it looks like in the winter—itchy, flaky city!
If your face feels tight, rough, or itchy, you probably have dry skin. Sometimes, you might even have little white spots or cracked skin—eeek! Most people have dry skin because the oil glands—small glands under the skin’s surface that we all have—do not produce enough oil to keep the face hydrated. And, in the wintertime, drastic changes in temperature (like, going into an overheated room after being outside in below-freezing temps!) can wreak havoc on your skin and just plain make things worse.
DO…
• Drink lots of water to hydrate your skin from the INSIDE out.
• Apply a thick, oil-free moisturizer after washing your face (the lotion is most effective when your skin is still damp ‘cause it’ll lock in some of the water!).
• Gently wash your face using your fingers or a soft towel. Scrubbing it with a wash cloth or shower puffs can irritate your skin and cause breakouts.
• Use face and lip products that contain soothing, natural ingredients like aloe, chamomile, and oatmeal for a bit of nature’s remedy for dry skin.
DON’T…
• Wash your face more than twice a day—more washing equals more dryness!
• Use harsh exfoliaters and face scrubs that can strip away your natural moisture.
• Go overboard with hot showers—the scalding water can actually make your dry skin worse.
• Leave your face uncovered when facing the whipping, icy winds of winter. And, keep in mind that going from one extreme (below-freezing temps) to another (overheated rooms) can wreak serious havoc on dry skin!
You know, I don’t get them too often, but when I do get, well, you know, a ZIT, it’s like the (dun-dun-DAH!) end of the world. Luckily, Elena Maria has been sharing some tips with me on how to keep my skin clean, clear, and looking fresh.
She says the important thing is to know works for your skin type. Everyone has her own skin type—it can either be dry, oily, or normal. Mine is dry, so you can imagine what it looks like in the winter—itchy, flaky city!
If your face feels tight, rough, or itchy, you probably have dry skin. Sometimes, you might even have little white spots or cracked skin—eeek! Most people have dry skin because the oil glands—small glands under the skin’s surface that we all have—do not produce enough oil to keep the face hydrated. And, in the wintertime, drastic changes in temperature (like, going into an overheated room after being outside in below-freezing temps!) can wreak havoc on your skin and just plain make things worse.
DO…
• Drink lots of water to hydrate your skin from the INSIDE out.
• Apply a thick, oil-free moisturizer after washing your face (the lotion is most effective when your skin is still damp ‘cause it’ll lock in some of the water!).
• Gently wash your face using your fingers or a soft towel. Scrubbing it with a wash cloth or shower puffs can irritate your skin and cause breakouts.
• Use face and lip products that contain soothing, natural ingredients like aloe, chamomile, and oatmeal for a bit of nature’s remedy for dry skin.
DON’T…
• Wash your face more than twice a day—more washing equals more dryness!
• Use harsh exfoliaters and face scrubs that can strip away your natural moisture.
• Go overboard with hot showers—the scalding water can actually make your dry skin worse.
• Leave your face uncovered when facing the whipping, icy winds of winter. And, keep in mind that going from one extreme (below-freezing temps) to another (overheated rooms) can wreak serious havoc on dry skin!
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How do you keep YOUR dry skin moisturized during winter?
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