The Winter Blues

Nothing sings the blues like your skin during the cold winter months.
But, there is hope!

For the past few years, the winter season has been almost non-existent in certain areas of the United States (especially in the southeast).  That stored box of winter coats has remained pretty much unpacked for a lot of us. 
But for the few weeks when the weather actually feels like winter weather, our delicate skin feels it. 

Because, guess what?
Cold Temperatures + Low Humidity = Dehydrated Skin
And dehydrated skin means ZERO moisture. 

But, hope awaits!
According to Harvard Medical School, these steps can help keep your skin hydrated during the winter:
* Use a humidifier
*Keep skin hydrated (Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, & Mango Butter are excellent at keeping skin hydrated and protected)
* Use lukewarm water when showering/bathing (hot water can wash away natural oils in the skin)
*5 -10 minute shower or bath once a day
*Use fragrance-free laundry detergents
*Drink plenty of water
*And never, EVER scratch!

Following these steps can help with dehydrated skin and will keep your skin from singing the blues during the winter :-)

(Harvard Health Publishing 2/2011)

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Photo Credits:
"From the Grapevine" 4/13/2017  "HuffPost" 2/23/2016