Dry, itchy skin as the seasons change is now a thing of the past, thanks to these new and exciting brands and methods of hydration.
Is there anything worse than your hands cracking, face flaking, or lips chapping in the winter? At Boddi, we are over it and know you are too. From embracing the power of humidity and loose-fitting silk, saying sayonara to long showers, and dressing to drive away dry skin, we have you covered.
We believe you should feel clean, confident, and hydrated all year round. You deserve to nourish your skin so it serves you well wherever life takes you. Let’s get into the best tips, tricks, and products to keep your skin soothed so you can stay active.
That’s Right, We Said Shower Less
Nothing is better than luxuriating in a long hot shower on a crisp day. Sadly, your skin disagrees. We hate to break it to you, but excessive showering zaps the moisture from your epidermis. This means flaky skin and brittle hair.
Keep showering down to 5-7 minutes in the winter and keep the temperature below 99 degrees, suggests board-certified dermatologist Dr. Deanne Mraz Robinson. Lowering the temperature of your water may seem like a bummer, but it actually helps keep you hydrated. A Steamy shower is harsh on your skin, so opt for a quick, cold rinse that’s easy on your heating bill. Also, keep shampooing to a minimum. Your hair’s natural oils protect your strands as the seasons change. Soap strips those oils and leads to breakage. No, thank you.
Luckily we’re here to provide you with a water-free skin-nourishing body wash that will make you feel clean and confident anywhere at any time. Boddi products simplify your winter routine so you can stay active while feeling fabulous.
The Key To Hydration Is Humidity
Cold air holds less water than warm air, making winter dry skin season. Investing in a humidifier is one of the top ways to combat cracks. Turning up the heat may feel like a no-brainer, but your friendly furnace compounds the dryness in your home. When you boost the air's moisture level, you hydrate your skin, lock down those flyaway hairs, and protect your health. According to the Cleveland Clinic, breathing dry air can trigger asthma, bronchitis, and even dehydration.
If a humidifier isn’t in your budget this year, set bowls of water around your house, and that will work just fine. Water droplets will evaporate into the air and keep you healthy and hydrated. Remember that it’s best to keep your indoor humidity levels around 30-50 percent to prevent mold growth.
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Soothing Skincare
Moisturizing more may seem like a cold weather no-brainer for getting glowing winter skin. But did you know scrubs, serums, and switching to heavier creams can breathe new life into your winter skincare routine? There is no need to compromise your glow when you are on the go.
When shopping for your winter essentials, look for simple, fragrance-free powerhouse ingredients. Fragrance is a notorious irritant; when your skin is cracked or inflamed, it can worsen things. Whether the scents you love are natural or manmade, opting out of them until the Spring is best.
Oh, and don’t forget! Always do a patch test on your arm at the store to ensure you find products that treat your skin with love and kindness.
Moisturize More
Choose heavy face creams instead of lighter moisturizing lotions when you start to feel a chill. Look for ceramides when you shop; they are the superheroes of a winter skincare regimen. Ceramides are lipids or fats found naturally in our epidermis (skin), and they give us a protective shield against dryness while locking hydration in. Make sure you moisturize the moment you towel off after a shower to soak in all of the benefits of your products.
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The Secret Is Serums
Serums are loaded with active ingredients that give your skin an extra surge of hydration. Keep an eye out for Hyaluronic Acid. This is an amazing addition to your skincare regimen 365 days a year. Hyaluronic acid can hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water, making it a mega moisturizer. Did we mention HA also plumps your skin and battles wrinkles? A true miracle worker in a bottle.
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Scrub-a-Dub-Dub
Exfoliating is the key to relief from rough skin in the wintertime. Our skin suffocates under all of our layers, and dead skin cells, oils, and other icky friends get trapped. A rougher body scrub sloughs off flaky skin and allows moisturizer to penetrate deeper. If you suffer from ingrown hairs, a scrub will be your savior.
You can even make your own at home:
- Combine three tablespoons of coffee grounds with five tablespoons of honey and five tablespoons of olive oil.
- Mix until thick.
- Massage into damp skin.
Boddi Buys:
- Dove Exfoliating Body Polish Crushed Macadamia & Rice Milk - $7
- Versed Buff It Out Fragrance-Free AHA Exfoliating Body Scrub- $20
Dress For Success
The weather outside is frightful, don’t let fabrics become spiteful…to your skin. After applying your soothing skincare for maximum hydration, choose outer layers that benefit your Boddi (sorry, body). Natural fibers are the name of the game as the seasons switch; simple, natural, and skin-friendly as the seasons switch.
Flake-Free Fundamentals:
Cotton Keeps You Comfortable: That’s our mantra anyway. Easy on the budget, breathable, and a moisture lover? We’re in! This hypoallergenic fabric is irritated skin’s best friend. If you have eczema or sensitive skin, cotton is for you.
Wear Silk In the Snow: Silk as a base layer may seem extravagant, perhaps even silly, but give us a second; it insulates like wool and protects your hydration from evacuation. Silk glides across the skin rather than sloughing it off, making it worth the investment.
Keep Layers Loosey Goosey: This may seem counterintuitive but loose layers keep you warmer in the winter. Our body generates heat naturally, and leaving room in your clothes allows for the heat to circulate. If you’re active like the Boddi team, some freedom in your clothing also prevents fabric friction.
Snack For The Season
There is a direct correlation between your diet and winter glow. Start your day with a steaming cup of tea. Drinking 8-10 cups of tea and water per day helps promote cell turnover and keeps your skin looking fresh. Green tea is a super healer that reduces swelling and fights redness, keeping your winter flush under control. Eczema and dandruff? Kick them to the curb one sip at a time.
Choose colorful foods for a clear complexion. Now you know that humidity zaps hydration, but were you aware that certain foods can contribute to keeping your skin moisturized? Avocados are packed with vitamins A, C, and E, which help heal skin damage; tomatoes are chock full of lycopene which irons out wrinkles and evens out skin texture; and blueberries are rich in antioxidants that hit the breaks on skin aging.
Your skin is what you eat in combination with easing back on showers, amping up the humidity, moisturizing more, and winning winter wear. Your body is your temple; at Boddi, we believe it should function at the highest level regardless of the season.
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