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5 Natural Ways to
Keep Your Skin Hydrated
Say goodbye to dull, dry skin this winter with a skincare
routine that includes all-natural products.
As the weather gets chillier,
common wintertime skin
woes will occur. While lotions
and creams can help prevent
dry, dull and irritated skin, you can
keep your skin healthy and hydrated
with a few proven, all-natural skincare
methods, too.
Coconut Oil
This is a holy-grail product
for many all-natural enthusiasts. A
truly unique gift from nature, coconut
oil deeply hydrates skin and
hair, adding a lustrous shine and
healthy glow. The trick to avoiding
a slick, oily feel is to mist your skin
with water before applying the coconut
oil. Rub a dime-sized amount
into your skin using short, circular
motions. This application method
helps the oil penetrate the skin
more effectively.
Water
Water hydrates your body
from the inside out. Not drinking
enough water is one of the leading
causes of dull, dry skin. To calculate
how much water you need each
day, divide your body weight in half
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Raw Honey
There are a variety of skincare
purposes for raw honey. It’s a soothing
ingredient in facial masks, a natural
exfoliate and a deep moisturizer for
problem areas. Apply a small amount
directly into dry hands, feet, elbows
or cheeks. Allow it to sit on your skin
for 10 minutes then rinse it off and
pat dry with a towel. For deeper penetration,
apply it to hands or feet and
cover with gloves or socks while you
sleep. Rinse it off in the morning, and
be prepared to be amazed.
Olive Oil
Perhaps best known for its hearthealth
benefits, olive oil is also an effective
moisturizer. First popularized
by ancient Greeks, it’s ideal for severely
dry and cracked skin. Olive oil also
produces a dewy glow. Apply a small
amount of olive oil to your skin right
after a warm bath or shower, while
your skin is still damp, to produce a
dewy glow.
All of these natural products
are excellent choices for maintaining
healthy, hydrated skin during the winter.
Try them out to find which one
works best for you.
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26 Central Florida Lifestyle | December 2019