Everyone's skin needs a little extra TLC in the winter, even folks with oily skin. The mistake some make though is thinking that oily skin doesn't need extra moisture in the winter because it's well…oily.
Not necessarily so.
While owners of, shall we say, shine challenged skin don't need quite as much moisture as our drier skinned counterparts do, we still need it.
Here's why…
The drier the surface of your skin gets, the more oil it will produce.
The more oil it produces, the shinier you get and the more you want to dry it out. It's a vicious cycle so STOP (she said with great love).
Try this instead…
Make sure you stay hydrated in the winter- You may not feel as thirsty in the colder months as you do in the summer, but you still need to drink plenty of liquids, (water, fruit juices, some spiked…I mean spiced apple cider 🙂 ) anything that will add fluids to your system.
Exfoliate your skin regularly- Use a mild scrub or one of those nifty, cool microdermabrasion kits for home use. Getting rid of the dry, surface skin that clogs pores (and causes breakouts) and makes your skin look dull will help any moisturizer work better and give you a lovely Holiday glow. Try it, you'll like it 🙂
Use a good quality moisturizer- Yes, even in the winter. Oily skin really does need moisure al year round. Use one that's water based and don't forget to check for a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 15.
It may be winter, but the sun still shines and your skin needs protected.
There you have it. Three simple tips to have beautiful glowing (not
shiny) skin through the winter months. Try them yourself and let me know how it works for you by leaving a comment below. Until next time…
To your great skin,
Sonrisas(smiles),
Beth
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