Winter-Proof Your Skin

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The weather outside might be frightful, but that doesn’t mean your skin has to be! Try these simple home remedies for beautiful, glowing skin all winter long.

Skip Long Soaks – A long, steamy bath or shower may soothe sore legs from holiday shopping, but they can also dry out your skin. The solution? Take shorter showers with warm water and pat your skin dry, don’t rub. If your skin is already dry and itchy, add a bit of oatmeal or baking soda to your bathwater for some quick, all-natural relief.

Moisturize Early and Often – Applying moisturize frequently will keep your skin soft and glowing all winter long. Always moisturize immediately after washing your face or bathing for best results.

Bring on the Balm – There’s nothing worse than dry, chapped lips. Banish chapping by protecting and moisturizing your lips with an SPF 15 lip balm and reapply throughout the day. Lips already chapped? Apply a dab of petroleum jelly to your lips before you go to bed.

Opt for Oil – In winter, thicker, oil-based moisturizers do a better job than water-based formulas. The added oils help replenish the moisture that winter strips away.

Soothe Tired Eyes – The delicate skin under your eyes can be easily irritated in winter, especially if you’re tired or stressed. To reduce dark circles, make two tea bags, (preferably green) and while hot - be careful! - rest on your eyes for 15-20 minutes.

Get a jump-start on your winter skin regimen with a visit to The Spa at The Woodlands Resort and receive a special holiday treat – a complimentary lip or eye treatment with any facial through December 31.

For a complete list of spa treatments, click here.
 

Skincare tips courtesy of Elle.com