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Quick & easy tips to beat Winter skin
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onAre you hiding your dry scaly legs behind jeans ..or active wear ;).
Winter
can be unkind to our skin..in addition to the harsh, cold and hotter
showers did you know your body also produces less oil (sebum) during
Winter? This combination causes your skin to become dry and sometimes
cracked..it can be uncomfortable and lets face it - it isn't pretty!
Here are my quick and easy tips to help quench your thirsty skin this
Winter..
Exfoliate - mechanically sloughs away dead skin cells, dirt and grime to
reveal new skin and helps keep pores clean. Exfoliate in the
shower/bath with your fave microplastic/SLS free body scrub or loofah. I
love how So-Smoothis multi-use, not drying and leaves my face feeling fresh, soft and so so smooth.
Body Brushing - Use either dry or wet (in shower/bath), long strokes
towards the heart on the long bits (limbs), circular motions on the
round bits (glutes) and be careful of your tender bits (!!!). For some
added self care don't forget to brush over the soles of your hard
working feet...ahhhh. Body Brushing is also great for encouraging
circulation, lypmhatic drainage, removal of waste/toxins and is said to
aid in dispersing cellulite. It is easy and leaves your skin and
energy feeling wonderful. If you are new to body brushing, it can leave
your skin feeling a bit warm to begin with. A rinse under a cool
shower is soothing.
Nourish - Now that your skin is clean and fresh, let it soak up the
goodness of an premium plant oil eg coconut/rosehip (high in linolenic
acid and omegas) or body lotion eg I love Heavenly
blend - rich with coconut oil/cocoa butter and essential oils of
Australian Sandalwood (from WA) and organic Ylang Ylang. Enjoy a 'lil
"me time". Let your face, body, hands and feet be nourished - enjoy
your gorgeous silky smooth skin, both in and out of your active wear.
I hope this is helpful, feel free to hit reply and let me know your fave Winter skin saving tricks
Best wishes
Rebecca :)
PS the Sattwa website has lots of helpful oils/natural body brushes to
get you through the winter or if you would like to sample the range,
find me at the Organic Markets this weekend!