As far as I’m concerned, it’s never too early to start thinking (and dreaming) about summer… So, this month we are going to talk all about preparing for the summer months!
Up first, let’s talk about skin. Our skin in the winter is much different than in the summer, and one of the best ways to get the entire skin in summer shape is to exfoliate!
Exfoliation for skin is the holy grail of skincare.
However, be mindful of going overboard. When exfoliation is done right, it makes the skin much smoother, cleaner, and younger. But if you use an exfoliator that’s rough on the skin, or apply it too much or too often, or even if you combine two or more exfoliating agents, then it’s very likely that is going to over-exfoliate your skin which can damage its lipid barrier. When this happens, our skin becomes rosy, puffy, or swollen and can be easily inflamed. This inflammation can then escalate into an acne breakout. Using too much exfoliant also removes too much of the surface layer of the skin, taking with it all the trapped moisture, leaving your skin visibly dry and dehydrated.
We're going to focus on our face and our feet.
The skin on our face is more fragile than our feet, so use a gentler scrub. My absolute favorite scrub is the Satin Mint Facial Scrub! The best way to exfoliate your face is to make small, circular motions using your fingers to apply a scrub according to your skin type. If you are using a brush, make short, light strokes. Exfoliate for about 30 seconds and then rinse your face with lukewarm water - not hot water!
When exfoliating other parts of your body like elbows, knees, and feet it may take a more heavy-duty scrub, but it’s still important to be gentle and to be mindful of over-scrubbing. Just let the exfoliant do its job. Don't scrub your skin too vigorously while you’re rinsing, either. After you’re done with your shower or bath, carefully pat dry, rather than rubbing the towel back and forth across your body with all your strength. Over-scrubbing can cause dry skin to peel off before it’s ready to be removed. The scrubbing should be done gently in the shower, and when it’s time to dry, show your skin a little tenderness.
Check out my favorite DIY body scrub here:
Need to grab the oils above? Click Here to shop with me! Once you have that skin beautifully exfoliated, don't forget to moisturize! Check out this blog post to learn more about natural hydration for dry winter skin.
See you next week when we talk about summer organization tips!
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