Holistic Beauty: 7 Tips To Get Dry Winter Skin Glowing Again

Get the winter skin glowing !

Our skin is confronted with a combination of cold, often windy outdoor weather paired with the drying effects of circulated indoor heat. But we can have that winter skin glowing again!

Not only that, but during cold weather it is often harder to stay on top of water intake.

During the winter we may find ourselves going hours without drinking any water. Coffee yes, good old fashioned H2O…not so much. The result? The perfect recipe for dry, dehydrated, lackluster looking skin.

So how do we get the skin plumped back up with moisture and glowing again?

1. Hydrate from the inside out

While your first instinct may be to reach for a thicker moisturizer (while praying for a little miracle…) it is important to focus on internal hydration first and foremost to support your winter skin glowing. Our skin cells draw moisture and nutrients from within our body. Not a fan of plain water? Try making your own “spa” water with fresh fruit such as cucumber, citrus or berries, or even herbs such as basil, mint, lemon balm or rosemary.

Aside from water, we can also benefit from ingesting more healthy fats during the winter. Skin hydration is a continuous dance between water and oil. Oils will actually help lock in moisture (water), preventing dehydration, softening fine lines and wrinkles, and giving the skin a glow from the inside out. Pay special attention to superfoods rich with omega 3 fatty acids, which are amazing for the skin  collagen production (and brain too!)

(Read more about food to heal dry skin)

Here are a few awesome plant-based fat sources to nourish you inside and out:

• Hemp Seeds (also high in protein)
• Chia Seeds (a great source of omega 3)
• Raw Nut Butters
• Pumpkin Seeds
• Avocado
• Walnuts
• Cold Pressed Oils such as Olive, Hemp, Coconut and Avocado
• Superfood Algae: Spirulina, Chlorella.

Non-vegan sources:

• Grass fed butter
• Ghee (clarified butter)
• Salmon and other oily fish
• Krill and fish oil

2. Stop, drop, and exfoliate

Our skin is in a constant state of renewal. Fresh, young skin cells move upwards to the surface before eventually becoming the outermost layer of our skin. In order for our topical products to do their job, we need to first exfoliate that layer of dead skin which functions as a barrier. Stay away from scrubs as they often contain abrasive particles that may damage or irritate the skin. For the body, a dry skin brush is a wonderful, affordable option, and as a bonus, it also helps detox the body by stimulating the lymphatic system.

Winter is actually an ideal time to use more intensive exfoliation products, or exfoliate more often, due to the lack of UVB rays from the sun (the rays that cause sunburn). However, UVA rays are present all year round – even if overcast – and these are responsible for deeper sun damage and the breakdown of our collagen (think UVA – ‘A’ for aging). Be mindful and make sure your skin is protected with a natural, mineral-based sunscreen, and get plenty of antioxidants – both internally and topically.

Winter special herbal peeling treatment will renew your skin in 7 days!

3. Use a targeted, concentrated serum

To plump up skin cells quickly,  rich serums,  can do wonders.

Seal in the moisture with a more emollient, oil-based serum containing nutrient rich plant oils like sea buckthorn, rosehip seed oil, hemp oil, baobab oil, and/or argan oil. These oils are naturally rich with antioxidants such as Vitamins A and C, which are highly anti-aging, protect against free radicals, help improve skin tone.

Try Pure Night Serum for the special skin bonus.