The seasons are changing and chances are, so is your skin. Keep these 7 tips for dry skin close by until the weather warms up again!
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How Does Dry Skin Happen?
Dry skin occurs when skin doesn’t retain sufficient moisture, resulting in redness, cracking, flaking, or scaling. Often, the outer layers of the skin (the epidermis) becomes more dry when the outside humidity levels are low, such as during dry and cold winter months.
When the air is dry, the epidermis must work harder to retain sufficient moisture in the skin to keep it soft and supple. You may live in a climate (like the northeast with me!) that has incredibly dry winter air. It can wreak havoc on your skin, unless you follow our 7 tips for Dry Skin!
7 Tips for Dry Skin
Staying hydrated internally is crucial for proper cell hydration including skin cells. When you are dehydrated, the skin suffers too. Experts agree that to stay properly hydrated, it is recommended to drink at least half your body weight in ounces of water each day. For a 150lb person, that’s 75 ounces of water! I’ll admit I am not very good at implementing this tip – I need to practice what I preach!
2) AVOID HOT SHOWERS.
Although it is tempting to take those long, hot showers…especially during these winter months, hot water breaks down the lipid barriers of the skin which decreases natural internal moisture. Warm showers are fine, but try not to overindulge in too much hot water if your skin is dry. Again, this is a tip that I need to work on… what about you?
3) USE BOTANICALLY INFUSED LOTIONS AND BODY BUTTERS.
When your skin is especially dry, it is important to use a quality moisturizer to help add hydration to the skin and lock it in. Not all moisturizers are created equal, however. Many top commercial brands include petroleum-based ingredients which can actually dry your skin even more. Yikes!!
Jordan Essentials uses deep moisturizing ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil, aloe, and beeswax that are nontoxic, good for the skin, and highly effective.
4) LAYER MOISTURIZERS FOR OPTIMUM BENEFIT.
For dry skin, you may need more than just one lotion to reverse the dryness. Let me help you customize the best products for your skin!
Generally, for the body we recommend
- cleansing
- light exfoliating
- moisturizing
As a last step, seal in the moisture with Jordan Essentials Lotion Bar. Choose your favorite scent in this exclusive bar and then help protect cuticles, rough elbows and knees and dry feet!
For the face, we recommend
5) APPLY MOISTURIZER IMMEDIATELY AFTER BATHING.
Using a moisturizer when the skin is still slightly damp after bathing actually helps seal in more moisture than when applying to dry skin.
6) USE A HUMIDIFIER.
Adding some humidity to the room will help balance some of the external dryness. If you have the option, set your humidifier to 60%, a level that may help support the top layer of skin.
7) AVOID SCRATCHING.
Dry skin can itch and become uncomfortable. Soothe itchy, dry skin with:
Keep one of these lotions on hand in one of our convenient travel sizes when out and about.
Whew! We made it throught all 7 tips for dry skin. Some I’m good at, others not so much.
Which one is your favorite?
Follow these simple tips to support healthy, smooth, soft, and comfortably hydrated skin… Feel the difference with Jordan Essentials and avoid the discomfort of dry skin forever!
Here’s to happy and healthy Dry Skin Season!
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