Healthy Skin in Winter
Winter weather can be harsh on your skin. In winter the skin produces less oil and with the drying effects of heaters being on in the home, long hot showers and the cold air outside, the skin can be further depleted of its natural moisture. This can cause the skin to feel tight and dry and even create a flaky appearance. See below for five tips on maintaining healthy skin once the temperature starts to drop:
1. Get enough sleep
Getting plenty of sleep aids healthy skin. During the deepest stages of sleep, cell and tissue repair is at its peak. Limited or disrupted sleep patterns can dramatically affect the effectiveness of this restorative process.
2. Moisturise
Be mindful that the skin can dry out very quickly indoors. Use a quality skincare moisturiser such as McArthur Complete Skincare Cream, regularly during colder months to prevent problems associated with dry skin.
3. Avoid very hot baths and showers
It’s very enticing to indulge in a hot shower or bath on a cold day, but beware that the hot water can rob the skin of moisture leading to dry skin. Keep showers and baths lukewarm or alternatively if you like it hot, try and cut down the duration.
4. Exfoliate
By exfoliating frequently you are stripping the skin of dead cells which allows the skin to retain extra moisture. Any moisturiser applied after exfoliation will therefore be more successful in maintaining healthy skin.
5. Take advantage of the power of natural ingredients
Natural ingredient such as pawpaw is high in vitamins A, C and E, antioxidants and enzymes which are essential for healthy skin. Try a combination of eating the raw fruit, plus applying products such as McArthur Natural Products.
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