hands and feet with a heavy-duty hand cream such as cocoa and shea butter just before you go to bed. This allows it to absorb into your skin, leaving your feet and hands soft when you wake up. Coconut oil alone can also be applied to the entire body after the shower as an effective moisturiser. Lips can also get dry and scaly during winter. To keep your lips soft, gently dry-brush them a few times a week with a toothbrush, then apply a lip balm that contains olive oil, coconut oil, shea butter and/or vitamin E.
Humidifiers During the winter months, humidity levels fall below 10%, contributing to not only dry skin, but also a scratchy throat and respiratory infections. There are a few ways to increase the humidity indoors. Use a humidifier or vaporiser in your home and office. Create a steam bath by filling your sink with hot water, then placing a towel over your head as you lean over the sink. You can simply breathe in the steam from a hot cup of tea. You may also place bowls of boiling hot water around your home.
Cleaning products Ensure to use cleaning products including dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent that are free from fragrances, petrochemicals and phosphates to avoid stripping water from the skin.
Get enough sleep While we’re sleeping, our bodies have a chance to repair and rejuvenate themselves after each day. Ensure you get seven to eight hours of beauty sleep each night, – yes, men too.
Exercise Just because it is cold outside, doesn’t mean we should stop exercising. It is well known that exercise improves systemic circulation, including the skin. The delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the surface of the skin boosts hydration and promotes glowing skin.
DIETARY INCLUSIONS While using natural moisturisers regularly is helpful for dry skin, your skincare routine is only half the battle. When it comes to flaunting smooth and glowing skin, it’s what’s inside that counts. Some foods and nutrients are particularly effective at promoting healthy and radiant skin.
Water As obvious and logical as it sounds, drinking more water during winter is crucial to hydrate your skin. However most Australians don’t drink enough water to begin with. Aim to drink at least nine cups of water or non-caffeinated tea per day, or at least until your urine is a very pale yellow. Reduce diuretic beverages such as black tea, coffee,
alcohol and soft drinks, as these put a strain on your kidneys and contribute to dehydration. You can also indulge in watery foods, such as soups and broths, while avoiding dry, crunchy and salty foods, as they dehydrate the skin.
Fruit and vegetables Studies show that a colourful plant- based diet can make your skin look healthier than being tanned. Beta- carotene, the antioxidant responsible for giving red, orange and yellow fruit and vegetables their vibrant colours are essential for skin health – think sweet potato, pumpkin and carrots. Similarly, anthocyanidins found in berries, plums and red onions are responsible for giving them their red and purple pigment, support blood vessel health and delivery of nutrients and oxygen to the skin. Choose fresh, organic and locally grown fruit and vegetable where possible.
Fermented foods Research reveals a strong link between the quality of our skin with the health of our gut. Fermented foods, including sauerkraut, kimchi, kombucha and kefir, can promote the growth of beneficial gut flora. Normalising gut flora has been shown to help against chronic skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis and acne, as well as improving skin dryness and collagen production.
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