This is the first of six tip blogs to take care of your skin throughout the Winter months…
This time of the year can be extremely cold, with icy, bitter winds that affect every part of you, if you happen to be out and about, and not wrapped up in front of a roaring fire.
Sadly, most of us have to be outside, for at least part of the day, whether waiting for transport, picking up children, grocery shopping or just running from work to your car. You are dressed up for the cold, but either come from, or enter, a heated building, which is not good for your skin, and many say, not good for your health either.
You must remember that once those warmer clothes are worn, the fabric is now absorbing your skin’s moisture, but we still have some areas that are exposed that could do with a little loving care also!
Dry cracked skin on your hands is not something we wish to have in the winter, so, keeping them moist and supple is important.
You may have an evening (and morning) routine for your facial skin, and maybe even for your body, but what about your hands? Do they get a little bit of hand cream, when you think about them, such as after being in the kitchen, or do you have a special ritual?
Your hands need special care too, using a good hand cream or balm, massaging it in is a good start, remembering to pay attention to your knuckles and nails (even if you’re wearing nail polish or gels). This can be an instant treat every day, especially when sitting and watching your favourite Netflix series! You could include it in an ‘At-Home Spa Evening’.
In fact, you can give yourself a hand spa evening, at least once a week as a treat, where you could include warmed almond oil to soak your fingers in (great for your cuticles), plus you can massage some of the oil into your hands and forearms and wrap in clingfilm and a warmed towel for a while. Soooo relaxing!
Another spa treat is to use an exfoliator, such as a salt or sugar scrub, or even an enzyme or clay peel mask, then massage afterwards with a serum and then a good hand cream on top. Sheer luxury, plus watching your favourite film or programme is just the icing (excuse the pun) on cake!
When going outdoors ensure that your hands are well nourished and are also wrapped up in a good pair of gloves to protect them from the wind, and if exposed, remember your sun protection!
Look out for my next Winter Skin Care tip, coming soon!
Just take a look at more of my SkinBlogs to help you build your maturing skincare knowledge bank.
Love,
Shirley-Louise xx
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