The winter months can leave our skin feeling dehydrated, dry, red and even sore. Just like our bodies need heartier meals to keep us going when it’s cold, our skin needs a little extra TLC as protection against the elements.
Feed your skin!
The age-old adage “you are what you eat” holds particularly true when it comes to your skin. Nourishing your skin from the inside out with the right foods can lead to noticeable improvements in its appearance and health. One excellent dietary addition is green tea. Unlike traditional tea, which acts as a diuretic and can dehydrate your body, green tea is loaded with antioxidants. These antioxidants play a crucial role in neutralizing free radicals that can damage skin cells, thus promoting a healthier, more youthful complexion.
Green tea also has anti-inflammatory properties that aid in skin healing and help keep blemishes at bay. Regular consumption of green tea can reduce redness and swelling associated with acne, making it an excellent choice for those looking to improve their skin health naturally.
Another powerhouse food for the skin is kale. Rich in vitamin K and high in sulfur, kale offers multiple benefits. Vitamin K is essential for healing wounds and bruises, while sulfur has been shown to reduce skin redness and flakiness, common issues during the winter months. Including these foods in your diet can significantly enhance your skin’s appearance and resilience.
Non-surgical treatments: chemical peel
A chemical peel is one of the best non-surgical treatments for battling against the effects of winter. A treatment specifically for the face, a chemical peel works by removing dry and damaged skin, improving its glow and radiance by stimulating the production of collagen, which means the creation of new and healthy skin cells.
Treatment will hydrate your skin, improve its tone and can even reduce scarring and acne. If you wish to go ahead with having a chemical peel, make sure you approach a clinic with medically trained practitioners, who can carry this out safely.
Don’t stop exercising during the winter!
The winter months can be a difficult time for motivating yourself to go to the gym or do any outdoor exercise. But don’t let the colder weather put a spanner in the works where your exercise regime is concerned. Cardio will help to purge toxins from your body in the form of sweating, which then sends nutrients and minerals to your cells.
Exercise also helps to regulate hormones that are significant for skin health and improves mental wellbeing, which in turn, will have an impact on your overall health.
Lecturer at the University of Exeter Adrian Taylor avows that “our self-worth is directly tied to our energy levels, our feelings of competence and our perceived attractiveness.” Feeling mentally good starts with feeling great in your skin.
Stick to these tips and your skin will last through to when the heat returns to the UK!
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After reading this blog post I feel motivated to exercise during the winter to improve my skin!
I really need a skin peel, cant wait for clinics to fully reopen. I’ve just been doing my normal skin routine, which is fine but its missing that one extra bit of glow 😛