Winter Skin Woes!

Now that the holiday rush is over and we have time to slow down and settle back into our old routines, we realize that we are heading into the coldest and harshest part of the winter season. Then we realize, wow my skin is really dry!

Dry skin in the winter can often be painful, especially when it is on the hands. It is often hard to keep the hands moisturized because we are always using them. Why does this happen to our skin during the winter months?

Cold temperatures and low humidity are the primary culprits. When the outer layer of the skin, which is made up of lipids and dying or dead skin cells, becomes damaged it can become dry and irritated. Our skin has less moisture and lipids during the winter therefore making it prone to irritation and dryness.

Moisture is key to keeping our skin healthy. Things like indoor heating, cold winds, taking baths or showers that are too hot and using harsh soaps can contribute to skin irritation. Other things like, age, gender, ethnicity and medical conditions can also factor into winter skin woes.

So what are some things that can help our skin during the winter months;

• Humectants such as glycerin and sorbitol prevent the loss of moisture. Both these ingredients are in my handmade soaps!
• Staying hydrated, make sure to drink plenty of water during the cold weather.
• Using a humidifier can help put much needed moisture back into the indoor air in our homes. 

These are just a few things you can do to help your skin in the winter. For additional reading check out this link. Medical News Today What to Know About Dry Skin in Winter

It is important to give our skin all the TLC we can during the winter months. All my soaps have glycerin added to them and are vegetable or honey based. I am including a coupon link for $2.00 off your order when you buy 3 soaps from my Etsy shop. COUPON HELPMYWINTERSKINWOES

Wishing all a Happy and Healthy New Year, looking forward to 2023!

Gina💗 

Oatmeal, Milk and Honey Handmade Soap with no color added.