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Drink  Plenty of Water.

Drinking plenty off waterer is paramount to maintaining  great skin.  Most patients to not consume enough water daily. In Winter, the humidity is low not just outdoors but indoors too, and the skin’s water content will reflect the level of humidity around it.Water is essential in keeping your skin cells full and hydrated  and prevents your skin from  becoming sensitive, tight and chapped. Water also helps flush the body of impurities, if this is not happening effectively then you may be more prone to acne flares and breakouts.

Introduce a serum to your skincare routine.

In winter, your skin requires hydration more so than any other season of the year  in order to remain healthy, plump and comfortable.  Serums tend to be  more concentrated and thinner in formulation and can tackle most skin concerns as they are usually designed to address specific skincare needs. In winter, look for a hydrating serum to integrate in your routine. They are applied after you cleanse, while your skin is still damp and before your moisturize This order helps seal in the serum and lock in moisture. I must emphasize that serums do not replace your usual moisturizer, but are used  to boost the hydrating effects of it.

Wear a SPF sunscreen every day.

Sunscreen should be applied daily throughout the year, and application should not be neglected during  the winter months. Even though UVB rays (which cause us to burn) are not present, skin is still exposed to  UVA rays

Applying SPF daily can slow down aging by 24%.  It’s  such a quick and easy step to add into your skincare regimen which makes a huge impact. If the premature aging (or skin cancer) is not enough to convince you to use SPF Sunscreen, t is still beneficial to use it during winter to reinforce the skin’s protective barrier. You probably associate sun damage with the summer, but the snow actually reflects 80% of the sun’s rays, so it is vital to wear sunscreen during the winter months. 

Avoid hot baths and showers.

This is my recommendation all year round, but it is  especially important in the Winter. Long hot baths and showers disrupt the skin’s  natural skin protective barrier, stripping it of its natural oils and moisture, leaving your skin dry, cracked, inflamed and irritated. A 5–10-minute lukewarm bath or shower is best for this season.

You are what you eat.

Unfortunately, during winter, we tend to ditch the healthy eating and we tend to consume more junk food, sugary treats and alcohol. This causes havoc  for our skin. Refined carbohydrates trigger a surge of insulin and this can lead to hormonal imbalances that can exacerbate breakouts and contribute to  inflammation within the skin. Excess alcohol dehydrates you further in the harsh weather conditions and reduces the blood flow to the skin, leaving you with a dull and unhealthy  appearing complexion.

Today, we raise our weights to honour World Sarcopenia Day!

Sarcopenia may try to steal our strength as we age, but we won't let it win! It's time to reclaim our vitality and muscle power.