Now that summer is over, don't ignore the discomfort of dry, itchy skin due to low humidity & cooler air, follow these simple steps to ease you into the change of seasons!
- Moisturize, can't stress that enough especially now since the change of weather can reek havoc on your skin, and a heavy moisturizer at that.
- Buy a humidifier, it's no secret that the winter air takes away moisture from your skin, the humidifier will replace airbore moisture that we don't get during the winter months.
- Take shorter showers, yes I know you're thinking why would I ever do that, but here's why, hot showers & baths wash away moisture-trapping oils on our body, spending less time & using warm water instead means your body won't have to work twice as hard to re-hydrate your skin.
- Use Sunscreen, just because Summer is gone doesn't mean you have to neglect your skin, you need some degree of year-round sun protection, most moisturizers have an SPF of 15 or higher, so check your labels.
- Find the perfect face wash, a nonsoap, non- or low-alkaline replenishing cleanser that leaves moisture on the skin. Cleansers with glycerol work well for people with normal or dry skin, because they don’t remove the invisible lipid barrier—the face’s natural protective film.
- Protect your lips, Your lips are sensitive and at constant risk for exposure to the cold, dry air. Always have your favorite lip balms, salves or moisturizers handy to keep those ruby reds from becoming chapped and cracked.
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