These are the busy months. Work is much more hectic. You need to finish your holiday shopping. You need to get ready for the entire family to come over. When are you going to get the time to yourself? As much joy as this season may bring, winter can be very harsh on a person, let alone your skin. Don’t let your skin get dry or your lips get cracked. Let us help you provide a little extra TLC for your skin.
- As for everything, to keep your skin healthy (and yourself!) make sure to drink plenty of water and exercised. Exercise is a word we all dread, but will energize you greatly, and give your skin a nice boost in color as well. Keeping your body hydrated will also keep your skin cells healthy. Along with this, water-enriched vegetables (such as lettuce) are also good for giving your skin that natural glow.
- Control your environment. Adding a humidifier to your room will protect your skin from the dry air. Also keep your showers short. Exposing your skin to too much can also dry your skin out. Sometimes lukewarm water is the best option. Try not to crank up the heat inside your house, either. Turn your thermostat down to the lowest temperature at which you feel comfortable, and your skin will thank you later.
- Products are a plus. You may not like the idea of rubbing things onto your face and body, but just keep an eye on the products, and help your skin out. Switch out your soap bar for something a bit more mild if you want to be a little more friendly to your body. Don’t scrub or be rough, and just dab at your skin to dry it. If your skin tends to be extra dry, you can use some aloe vera or sesame oil. Be sure to moisturize your skin, and keep an eye on your lips. No one wants to smooch with dry, chapped lips.
-Be mindful of your feet and hands, where skin has more of a tendency to crack and peel. Try to use a hand and foot treatment at least once a week. If you get a moment to yourself, treat yourself to a nice foot soak while you’re catching up with your DVR.
Even through your hectic winter days, make sure to keep yourself healthy and sane. Always take a little time each day to pay attention to yourself because even the busiest mom needs a little extra tender, love and care. So before you head out to that last bit of holiday shopping, put on a natural lip balm and some sun protection and make yourself feel just a little more at ease.
Tags: Busy Moms, Health, Holiday, Lifestyle, Skin Care, Winter
