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Tips for a Winter

Pampering Routine

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hen we experience a change in our lives, we begin a transitional journey to cope. That is the same when we transition into a different season. I know I do, especially when the time changes because daylight savings time ends.

I go through an emotional transition because it gets dark sooner, and I know it’s the winter season (which I am not a fan of). It seems as though the transition into winter is more abrupt, brisk, and sharp than the transition into spring and summer. When summer ends, we transition into the crisp autumn wind. Then follows the frigid air that announces winter is here. That change can wreak havoc on our bodies. In early autumn, I have to take extra steps to pamper my skin because it becomes dry, itchy, and irritated by wintertime. If your experience is similar, try these steps that pamper your body and help it weather the cold winter.

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Exfoliate your body.

That’s right. Lightly exfoliating your body during the winter removes the dead layers of skin. There are different body scrubs and exfoliating body washes.

Choose one that offers nourishing and moisturizing benefits—no need to scrub hard or vigorously. We do not want to irritate your skin. Just treat yourself to a light exfoliation once a week, which will help take your moisturizing to the next level.

Level up your moisturizer.

When the weather changes, we have the outside elements to contend with, and we have the inside environment. The cold winter can be very harsh on the skin. Additionally, the inside heat can cause dry, irritated skin. That is why we have to protect it daily.

While it is good to apply moisturizer to your body all year round, it is better to use a thicker healing lotion, penetrating oil, or body cream in the colder months.

There’s no need to be uncomfortable in layers of clothes with dry, irritated skin underneath.

Women Who Rock Nashville

By Amila Rolita