January 18, 2019

Winter Skincare Tips

Have you noticed that your skin changes according to the season? From hot sticky summer days to extremely cold winter days and the in-between weather conditions, it’s not just our wardrobe that changes. Here in North Carolina, we are in the midst of winter, so I thought what better time to share a few Winter skincare tips with you.

1. Hydrate from the inside – Dry skin can cause all sorts of discomfort, including peeling, flaking, cracking, redness and itching. Yes, lathering on emollient-rich body butter will help soothe your skin temporarily, but, did you know that when you are consistent with drinking water multiple times a day you are hydrating yourself from the inside out. If you don’t care for plain water try adding some lemon or lime slices to your water or even warming your water up and adding some other fruits or herbs to your cup.

2. Eating Clean – I’m sure you’ve heard of the phrase, “you are what you eat”. Well, this statement is so true. One key to having healthy nourished glowing skin is to eat healthily. Eat more fruits and veggies daily as often as you can. Some fruits that are typically in season during the winter months that have high amounts of antioxidants and vitamin C are apples, oranges, cranberries, pomegranates, and kiwis.

Baby's breathable clothes - Nailah's Shea

3. Wear breathable clothing – Growing up, my mother would always tell us to make sure we wear clothes that are 100 % cotton as often as possible. I had no idea how important this was until I had children of my own. They suffered from eczema and extremely dry skin so I did a little research of my own. According to the National Eczema Society, cotton clothing and bedding keeps the skin cool and allows it to breathe, whereas synthetic fabrics and wool can irritate.

Nailah's Shea hand-made soap

4. Don’t Use Harsh Soap - Use natural soap as much as possible. Without any deodorants or synthetic fragrances – these ingredients tend to be very harsh and drying to your skin. You can find our all-natural and organic moisture-rich Shea Butter soap here .

Moisturize with Nailah's Shea

5. Moisturize Immediately - Moisturize your skin immediately after showering or bathing, this is crucial. Pat your skin dry with a towel and then apply your moisturizer directly afterward while your skin is still damp. The dampness of your body will help seal in the moisture from the moisturizer you choose to use. Oil-based rather than water-based retains moisture in the winter.

I hope this information was helpful. Do you have any winter skincare tips you would like to share with our readers? We'd love to hear from you. Leave a comment below and make sure to share this blog with friends!