Have you noticed that your skin seems to be drier than it was just two months ago? Well, that means it’s time for you to switch up your skincare regime and winterize your skin. As the season changes, so does the temperature and humidity and just as we change our clothes to adjust to a specific season, the same goes for our skincare routine. The colder and more winder it is, the more moisture our skin needs.
Here are some fabulous tips from Dr. Oz on winterizing your skin:
- Watch the Cleanser. Make sure you use something that nourishes while it cleanses.
- Wear SPF! Either wear sunscreen or makup with added SPF.
- Feed your skin; it needs antioxidants and Omega-3 fats! Blueberries and walnuts are excellent sources, respectively.
- Remember your ABC’s. Take vitamins A, B and C. Vitamin A keeps your skin strong and allows it to create new layers. Vitamin B is an important metabolism enhancer and vitamin C rebuilds the collagen at your skin’s base.
- Shorten your shower and use luke-warm water.
- Moisturize!
One important tip, that he left out is to EXFOLIATE!!! You should exfoliate at least 1 or twice a week to remove the dead skin off the surface in order for the products to actually work.
I’ve not only had to switch up my skincare regime to winterize my skin, but also to address my adult acne issues. Here’s what I’m using in my current routine:
CLEANSE – Bliss No ‘Zit’ Sherlock Purifying Cleanser + Toner
SERUM – Bliss No ‘Zit’ Sherlock Correcting Serum
MOISTURIZE – Bliss No “Zit’ Sherlock Oil Control Moisturizer & Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer (for extra moisture)
EXFOLIATE – Fresh Soy Face Exfoliant
I just started using Bliss No ‘Zit’ Sherlock products, so I’m still testing them out, but I will say, so far so good. I have also cut bad on fatty and sugary foods and have been working on drinking more water.
How have you winterized your skincare routine? What products have you axed and what products are you currently using?
Needed this!