Moisturise & Glow: Banish Dry Skin Naturally

Banish Dry Skin Naturally with these 7 essential tips

Winter is fast approaching. The clocks have gone back and temperatures are starting to drop.

Now is the perfect time for some valuable tips to help you have glowing skin that’s soft, hydrated and smooth throughout the colder months.

If you dread this season because it plays havoc with your skin then you’re in the right place.

Here are 7 solutions for you….

 

1). Hydration begins inside

When skin is dehydrated it can appear dull and flat. Fine lines appear more pronounced as well as under eye circles and who wants that?

Hydrated skin appears fuller, shinier and with this fullness comes less pronounced fine lines and a healthy glow.

If you suffer with particularly stubborn dry skin problems like eczema you will want to have even better internal hydration.

It’s crucial to keep your body hydrated and by this I don’t just mean by drinking more water.

Yes that is key but think outside the box a little.  Replace that ‘boring’ glass of water with cold fruit or warm herbal teas.

Fresh lemon and mint added to water is wonderfully refreshing or try some fresh orange including a bit of the zest grated and ginger for a change.

Food is another way we can absorb water so think cucumber, warm salads, fresh fruit and vegetables or warm hearty soups.

 

2). Dehydration also begins inside

In Winter consider cutting down on your caffeine intake – black teas, coffee, caffeinated drinks because these act as diuretics.

They literally draw water out of your body and your skin.  Alcohol is another suspect.

Replace some of these with hydrating drinks like the ones listed above and if you do indulge consider taking a rehydration sachet if you are feeling overly dehydrated.

 

3). Consider layering your skincare products

If you find you have dry patches you may wish to layer a cream with an oil.

Apply the cream first and the oil after as this will lock in the extra hydration and nutrients in the cream.

A good moisturiser will contain humectants – ingredients which draw moisture into your skin.

Be rest assured every single one of the Just Be Natural moisturisers for face, hands, feet and body include effective levels of humectants. Shop face care here.

 

4). Exfoliate & Lip Scrub

Winter is a great time to exfoliate a little more often especially for dry, normal, combination or oily skin types.

Less often for those with sensitive skin.

How often do you think about exfoliating your lips?

Autumn and winter is a great time to do this because with the central heating your lips can easily dry out.

Here is my own lip scrub recipe – made in less than a minute.

Wash your hands before making it.

Step 1: Cut a 2mm slither of Be Natural Lip Balm and place in the palm of your hand

Step 2: Add a pinch of fine caster sugar or any fine sugar – not granulated sugar as that is too harsh for your lips.

Step 3: Rub in so the balm melts and binds with the sugar

Step 4: Apply and gently rub around your lips

Step 5: Rinse and wipe away with a cloth, cotton wool or flannel

You will be amazed at how simple and effective this lip scrub is – say hello to your super smooth and super soft lips.

5). Hot to Cold

Going from cold to hot spaces can often cause your cheeks and face to turn red from the two extremes of temperature.

Using effective hydrating moisturisers will help support and nourish your skin’s natural barrier function.

When you are going outside try and wear a scarf or a snood and cover the bottom half of your face – from your nose down  – for some additional protection against the wind and cold weather.

You may also wish to avoid alcohol which causes blood vessels to dilate and can cause more redness.

 

6). Rescue your Hands

There is a LOT you can do to protect your hands – I wrote a whole blog on it in the past here.

If your skin is super sensitive and even basic moisturising creams irritate your skin try Jojoba oil – it’s very similar to sebum and excellent for sensitive skins.

One of my customers’ described this as a life saver for her dry and extremely sore and irritated hands.

 

7). Eat plenty of Essential Fats

Nourish your skin from within.

Make sure you get plenty of natural essential fatty acids into your diet to support your skin’s foundation.

Keep it healthy and hydrated by snacking on nuts and seeds, oily fish or avocados and boosting your essential fats.

I hope you’ve found this useful and if you have any questions or feedback feel free to leave a comment below.

Best wishes, Louisa