Dry Skin Tips!

As the days get cooler we have to take certain steps to ensure that our skin will remain hydrated and well protected. Here are a few tips you can bear in mind to keep your skin in great shape.


      Keep water lukewarm 

• Using hot water especially in the cooler months can dry out your skin as it robs the skin of moisture. A better option is to shower with lukewarm water. Be wary of hot tubs as the chemicals in addition to the heat can dry out the skin.
• The same applies to when washing your hands, if your skin turns res the water is simply too hot.

  Moisturize after showering

• The best time to moisturize your skin is right after your shower, your pores are open and the product will be absorbed easily into the skin.

  Exfoliate weekly

• Moisturizer is more effective on exfoliated skin as the dead skin cells have been removed, it allows the moisturizer to be more effective.

 Skip drying soaps

• Soaps can be drying instead you can use creamy cleansers that contain glycerin or petrolatum.

Hope these tips will be helpful as it gets cooler, remember to drink your water to keep your hydration levels up.

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