Life. It takes you on adventures and prevents you from getting shit done. Like, blogs. I haven't posted in ages but I am going to take it back and combine a few of my last posts.
How are you feeling these days? Because I am feeling dry, chapped, and so thirsty, that is, until I upped the water intake and added some other goodies into the mix.
1. Increase water intake:
The recommended about of water that we should be drinking a day is HALF our weight in ounces.
During warmer months this is my go-to formula but recently that has change. I recommend increasing this by 2-4 more cups. Take it slow and drink throughout the day. You DO NOT want to drink a gallon of water in one sitting. That's not beneficial to you in any way and causes more harm than good. I find it easier and more satisfying to drink water at room temperature. Drinking cold water makes my body feel like it is getting attacked. We are literally getting the moisture sucked out of us during the cold months. Why? Refer to #2.2. Use a humidifier:
Whether you are using a central heating system, a space heater, or a blow dryer, you are drying yourself out. Love yourself and invest in a humidifier. Adding moisture to the air will improve your winter skin issues and maybe you have a cat that likes playing with said humidifier. Bonus.
3. Exfoliate:
Scrub your dead, dry skin off with some easy home recipes. Exfoliating should be done no more than once every 10 days. If I have little time but want to feel smooth and silky I pour some lotion or oil (coconut, almond, olive) in a bowl and add sugar or salt until it feels right. The difference in size matters. Sugar is less abrasive and is best for people with sensitive skin since the sugar particles are so small compared to salt. I recommend scrubbing in the shower with the water off. When finished exfoliating, rinse with warm water.
4. Moisturize:
As soon as you get out of the shower apply a moisturizer. I have sensitive skin and hate scents. I try to keep it simple. Reapply throughout the day. Spend extra time loving your hands. Washing your hands a lot will contribute to dryness (don't stop washing your hands) so moisturize as often as you can.
