The dry and frigid winter weather can be very harsh on our bodies. Sometimes, we need to take more steps in order to protect ourselves from the cold, especially since the winter season is approaching. Here are a few tips to help combat the cold weather!
- Add moisture into your home
When consistently running heaters in your place of residence, the air becomes dry which can also make your skin incredibly dry and irritated. A good tip for this is to invest in a humidifier. This will help with moisture in the air, which gets absorbed into your skin. This is especially important if you get dermatitis flare ups in the winter. Also applying lotion to your skin can also help with dryness.
- Cover your skin
When going outside, make sure to cover your skin. Being in the cold can cause intense skin irritation, especially on the face. Wearing items such as beanies, scarves and gloves will be incredibly helpful in protecting your skin from the cold, especially if you will be outside for longer periods of time. This is especially important when the temperature drops below freezing.
- Carry lip balm
Your lips tend to get chapped in the winter which is not the most pleasant feeling in the world. That’s why it’s important to carry around a good lip balm. My favorite lip balms are the Aquaphor Stick and the Medicated Blistex Stick. For lips that are so unbelievably chapped and painful, vaseline is really good as bringing hydration back into the lips.
- Choose comfy clothes
Skin can get easily irritated in the winter, so it’s important that you choose articles of clothing that won’t irritate your skin further. That means wearing shirts under your wooly sweaters or swapping synthetic fabrics with cotton. With the weather being so harsh, just make sure to dress in whatever is most comfy to you. You can also dress up your comfy outfits by adding leather jackets, blazers, and accessories so you are not only comfy, but super cute.
- Stay away from sick individuals
I know I’ve mentioned this before, but it’s incredibly important to stay away from individuals who might be sick, especially with the cold and flu season right around the corner. I know you want to hang out and see your friends on occasion, but sicknesses can spread like wildfire. Do your part and stay away from sick individuals, regardless if they tell you that they are doing okay.
I hope these tips are helpful in preparing your body for the colder weather ahead. Remember that winter can get very cold and it’s important to make sure that you are staying safe and protecting yourself.
