Baby, it's cold outside...

Now that winter and its’ dry cold wind has arrived everywhere, it’s important to replenish your skin. First of all, never ever use harsh soap on your face (and never let your husband use a shaving cream/gel on his face). Make sure you replenish the moisture in your hands and face by reapplying lotions or serums or oils during the day, especially if you are outside a lot.

Hydration is key to keeping wrinkles away. Wrinkles tend not to form on properly moisturized skin. Look for moisturizers that have these ingredients such as – Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Ginseng, Grapeseed oil, Kukui oil, Emu oil. I have mentioned oils and if you have typically thought they are too greasy or pore-clogging, they have come along way. You will be quite surprised after trying some of my favorites: Grapeseed, Kukui and Emu. Here’s some info on these oils:

Due to high linoleic acid content, Grapeseed oil has good moisturizing and nourishing properties. This light green oil contains essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals and protein which helps strengthen tissue cells. Grapeseed oil leaves your skin soft and smooth without feeling greasy making it one of the most commonly used oils. It is easily absorbed into the skin and is a good oil for acne and oily skin.

Kukui Nut oil (rich in Vitamin A, E and F) helps revitalize and restore the skin’s normal balance. Also high in linoleic and linoleic acids, Kukui Nut oil is quickly absorbed into the skin and rejuvenates dry, deteriorated skin. Kukui Nut oil relieves chapped skin and irritations, and treats psoriasis and eczema, as well as acne and other skin disorders.

Emu oil is highly moisturizing, a natural skin softener and has rejuvenating properties (has been shown to reduce the depth and length of fine lines & wrinkles). It is also non- greasy and highly penetrating. In fact Emu oil has demonstrated to be the fastest and most penetrating oil into the skin, making it an excellent trans-dermal carrier for any other added moisturizers or therapeutic ingredients. Emu oil is natural & non-toxic, non-comedogenic (does not clog pores), hypo-allergenic (non-irritating) and gentle for all skin types. Emu oil is an effective anti-inflammatory.

As for skin cleansers I have never found a more effective, yet gentle cleansing than our Vitamin E Cleansing Gel. Men even shave with it because of it’s lubricating nature. For shaving, just keep the skin wet with hot water and shave the gel off the face. Rewet as necessary. Follow with a hydrating moisturizer, preferably with sunscreen (as in our Renouveau).

So stay hydrated and don’t forget to drink your 8 glasses of water a day!