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Weather-proof your skin for fall
Fri, 08/27/2010 - 06:25 | Wendy
As much as we don't want to admit it, summer is on its way out. That glistening summer glow you've been rocking will soon turn to dry skin as the weather gets cooler. As the humidity drops, sure, it's a relief temperature-wise, but when it comes to your skin the cold weather can be harsh.
Moisturize
Start slathering on the moisturizer now to begin weather-proofing your skin. Low humidity in the air zaps any moisture out of your skin, leaving it dry and flaky.
Keep your showers short, sweet and cool (if you can stand it).
During the summer we tend to take cool-water showers when it's hot outside. Try to maintain that as fall approaches. Hot showers drain our skin of any moisture, as do long bouts in the water.
Don't toss your sunscreen aside
Just because the sun doesn't seem as warm doesn't mean its rays aren't as powerful. Keep the sunscreen going all year long, especially when you're outside.
No sweat
Keep your face clean. You don't need the summer sweat to remind you to wash up. Invest in a good face wash and use it daily, sweat or no sweat. Your face still falls prey to toxins in the air. Make sure to use a face wash that doesn't dry your skin out.
Don't forget your pucker!
One of the first things we usually notice when the weather changes is our chapped lips. Keep your lips protected daily with a moisturizing lip balm. Don't leave home without it. And don't lick your lips! It only makes it worse.
Moisturize
Start slathering on the moisturizer now to begin weather-proofing your skin. Low humidity in the air zaps any moisture out of your skin, leaving it dry and flaky.
Keep your showers short, sweet and cool (if you can stand it).
During the summer we tend to take cool-water showers when it's hot outside. Try to maintain that as fall approaches. Hot showers drain our skin of any moisture, as do long bouts in the water.
Don't toss your sunscreen aside
Just because the sun doesn't seem as warm doesn't mean its rays aren't as powerful. Keep the sunscreen going all year long, especially when you're outside.
No sweat
Keep your face clean. You don't need the summer sweat to remind you to wash up. Invest in a good face wash and use it daily, sweat or no sweat. Your face still falls prey to toxins in the air. Make sure to use a face wash that doesn't dry your skin out.
Don't forget your pucker!
One of the first things we usually notice when the weather changes is our chapped lips. Keep your lips protected daily with a moisturizing lip balm. Don't leave home without it. And don't lick your lips! It only makes it worse.
