Your Winter Skincare ~ 6 Steps of A Holistic Approach

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Your Winter Skincare

6 Steps of A Holistic Approach

Your skin reacts differently to different seasons, and winter is by far the harshest to it of them all. Cold air, typical for this season, lacks humidity and thus dries up your skin of its natural oils.
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But dry skin is just one of the problems caused by seasonal weathering. Cold winter winds can lead to windburn and chapping, leaving your skin rough, cracked and tight.
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If you think that the solution is avoiding being outside, you’re wrong. The indoor heating can also dry the air, and worsen the condition of your skin.
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Your best bet is to approach skin care from every side, ranging from your diet, over your fitness regime and all the way to skincare routine.
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Winter SkinCare, Holistic Tip #1
Get Up on the Right Foot ~ Your Morning Ritual
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Having a healthy relaxing morning ritual can be of immense help with keeping your complexion glowing, and it doesn’t even have to be about skincare at all.
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After waking up, take 10 to 15 minutes to meditate – take deep breaths and go to a happy place, it can really soothe your skin that is burdened with stress.
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Then, have a warm beverage (green tea can do wonders for your skin). You can add a teaspoon of coconut oil to your tea/coffee to boost your brain power and clear your skin.
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Winter SkinCare, Holistic Tip #2
Water Is Your Best Friend
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Since cold weather is stripping your skin off its natural moisture, the most logical solution is to compensate for that loss by drinking plenty of water.
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Start your day hydrated with two glasses of water and continue with the good job throughout the day.
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Remember that no liquid can replace water, but you can also drink tea and cold squeezed juice.
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Winter SkinCare, Holistic Tip #3
Eat Your Way to Flawless Skin
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Some food is your skin’s nemesis, other can be its superhero.
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Be sure to avoid the so-called comfort food, and turn to healthy nutrients that can detoxify your body and keep your skin glowing, such as asparagus, kale, cabbage, ginger, lemon, walnuts, etc.
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It’s not just about what food you eat, but also how you prepare it – avoid fried and opt for raw, steam cooked or oven baked food.
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Eat a light meal, such as smoothie or matcha tea in the morning. For lunch, opt for superfood that can be prepared in the form of salad, broth or some other meal. Eat balanced dinner that contains veggies, greens and protein.
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Winter SkinCare, Holistic Tip #4
Flush Away Toxins by Working Out
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Besides the obvious health benefits, working out regularly can also contribute to your skin’s flawless appearance. It cleanses your skin by detoxifying the body and improves its firmness and colour.
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If you stick to your routine, you can enhance the production of collagen and endorphins, which leads to reduced wrinkles and more youthful look. The best thing about it is that you don’t even have to go to the gym; if you are disciplined enough, you can make a habit of being physically active at your home and doing your best with the time you have.
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Winter SkinCare, Holistic Tip #5
Sleep It Off
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If there is anything that can worsen the condition of your skin during these chilly months, that is lack of sleep.
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Not getting enough sleep can lead to dehydrated complexion, acne breakouts, redness, dark circles around your eyes, and under-eye circles.
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So, get your dose of beauty sleep every night – it’s completely free and always available. Having a ritual which helps to induce sleep, such as aromatherapy or meditation, can contribute to sleep quality.
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Winter SkinCare, Holistic Tip #6
Switch to Winter-Appropriate SkinCare
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Switching to winter skincare routine will require introducing new more effective products, such as a powerful vitamin c serum that will stimulate the collagen production, provide antioxidant protection and hydrate the skin – you’ll need all the help you can get..

A useful trick is to add half a cup of honey to your bath water to make your skin smoother and softer. Do your best to use as much of natural and organic skincare products as you can. Ditch oil-fighting summery products and go for hydration-boosting ones instead. You can even apply oil (coconut will do the trick) to your skin to lock in the moisture.
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Winter can be unforgiving for your skin. Arm yourself with a holistic approach to protect it and keep it glowing throughout the season.
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Guest Contributor:
Nicole Noel:
nicole@highstylife.com