Beauty In Winter
Winter Skin Tips –Skin Beauty In The
Winter
Winter is in full effect but we at PageantDiva know your skin can survive
the elements! All this takes is a change of routine, no matter which part of
the world you live in. Knowing a little about how skin functions in the
winter, and tweaking a few habits, can make all the difference between a
dull winter complexion and glowing radiance that will win that title!
Fighting
Cold with Cold Water:
Start
the day with a hot shower... but before you get out switch to cold water for
about fifteen seconds. Then turn up the heat a little, and down again to
repeat the process for about two minutes. “Why would I want to do
that?!” I hear you cry! This is a simple hydrotherapy technique which
revitalizes the skin by stimulating the flow of blood through the body. It
is both invigorating and highly beneficial to the skin. So even though you
may not really enjoy the process, just think of the all the good it’s
doing you!
Moisturizers
are our Friends:
Use
a good moisturizer. Choose a highly protective day cream which contains zinc
oxide, and provides SPF30 protection to form a barrier against the elements.
Creamier, water-in-oil emulsions are best. And don’t forget about your
lips. Chapped lips are often the most noticeable problem for a lady in the
winter. Use a highly moisturizing lip balm which provides a protective
barrier, with vitamin E for good elasticity.
Exfoliate,
Exfoliate, Exfoliate:
Exfoliate
at least twice a week. This will remove dead cells and allow the skin to
absorb extra moisture. The oil which we all complain about in the Summer is
no longer being produced because of cooler winter temperatures and central
heating. Therefore the skin looses the water that should be retained in the
lower dermis of the skin. This can lead to premature aging of the skin and
fine lines, whilst your skin can appear puffy and grey. Nice!
Secret
Weapon:
Drink
a glass of hot water with lemon. This Chinese herbal remedy is a sure-fire
method of energizing your body. It will de-tox your entire system, including
the liver and gall bladder. This means that your body will be able to clean
the blood faster to get rid of toxins responsible for bad skin.
More
Beauty Rest:
Simply
sleep! Money can’t buy the benefits of a good nights’ rest. Your oxygen
levels will drop if you don’t get enough sleep, meaning that your cells
will not be renewed as quickly. This is when degenerative skin aging sets
in. Try to get seven, if not eight or nine hours of rest a night to achieve
absolutely painless benefits. It’s ideal!
We
Want YOUR Winter Skin Secrets:
Next
month we want to feature YOUR skin secrets here at PageantDiva’s
Health & Fitness Column. Email us directly at info@pageantdiva.com
and address it to Health & Fitness and look for the results this
February only at PageantDiva.com.
