Winter Wakeup Call

“Beauty is only skin deep” is a term we often hear and one that is meant to make us feel better about the fact that we may be slightly flawed in some way. These words written in 1613 by Thomas Overbury managed to get him imprisoned and then eventually poisoned so maybe these words of wisdom weren’t so wise after all. Almost 400 years after these words were penned, women now have more choices about how to look after their skin and we can improve on what nature has given us by lending it a helping hand.

In winter we have a habit of layering clothes onto our bodies to keep warm and forget the beauty rituals we may have perfected the summer before. But hiding away our bodies is not a reason to return to bad habits and it does not allow our skin to breathe naturally. Our skin needs constant care all year round and this includes continuing with the water intake into our bodies as well as the exfoliating and moisturising of the skin itself.

Exfoliate your body at least twice a week as this well help the moisturiser penetrate the top layers of dead skin. Regardless of your skin type, it is important to moisturise the whole body after showering as this will prevent unnecessary dryness associated with the winter months. Don’t forget the hands and feet as well as elbows and knees as they are especially in need of care and attention during winter. Using a moisturiser several times a day for your hands will help keep them soft and smooth and by scrubbing your feet to remove dry skin followed by a moisturiser will help ensure your feet are not ignored.

Using a facial mask and scrub on a regular basis as well as a quality moisturiser will make sure the moisture remains locked in your skin and you look healthy all year round. Don’t forget to use a sunscreen in winter as the winter sun can often be as damaging to the skin as the summer sun and avoidance of the sun over a long term period will help stop ageing of the skin prematurely. And for the lips – a quality lip balm will stop your lips from becoming wind chapped and dry and keep them soft and kissable.

In winter we also tend to stay indoors hovering over the heater or the fire. Make sure you find time to exercise even if it is just a swift walk around the block to improve circulation. And lastly the old adage – you are what you eat still holds true even when the weather is unbearable outside. We have a tendency to eat comfort food in winter and tell ourselves we are bound to put on a few kgs over the winter months and will lose them in summer. Save yourself the hard work – eat well all year round and your skin will most certainly show the benefits.

By maintaining a healthy lifestyle and a beauty regime you will find that the benefits will most definitely spill over into your personal life. It will help boost your self esteem and attitude and you will definitely be able to disprove the theory by Thomas Overbury that ultimately lend to his untimely death.

Article Source: http://www.therepozitory.com.au

Written by Michelle Sweeney.

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