FEELING THIRSTY?

It's getting darker earlier and mornings are beginning to get a little more chilly. Arrrghhh Autumn is upon us. A part from absolutely loving winter fashion - think coats, boots, scarves - I hate the dryness my skin is beginning to feel and the first signs of scaly skin.

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Time to hydrate peeps. We need to keep our skin looking and feeling supple. Have you noticed your scalp is a little itchy? Scratching can cause sores and not to mention make it look like you have nits :-/ . (Bet you are scratching your head right now).

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Just like our insides need water to hydrate so does our SKIN. Here are some DOs & DON'TS you can practice to prevent that itchy, dry, scaly, skin.

1. DRINK water peeps. Yes it will help with the way our skin will look. 6 - 8 glasses a day is expected. And no, water in our coffee and tea is NOT considered as one of those glasses.

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2. Avoid HOT showers. I know its beginning to get cold, but hot temperatures on the skin and scalp can lead to dryness and itchiness.

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3. Avoid SOAP to wash your body. Try using shower gels/lotions or good old fashioned sorbalene. Soap can be very drying on the skin, especially if it has SLS's (Sodium Lauryl Sulphates) listed in its ingredients. Chemical-free soap is also a better choice. Eg. Goats milk, oatmeal soap.

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4. The same goes with your shampoo. If it is packed with chemicals, it will contribute to a drier scalp; especially if you colour your hair. Perhaps invest in a hot oil treatment each month to help soothe the scalp as well as treating dry hair.

5. Use a moisturiser as soon as you have had a shower. I always tell my clients if they are getting a spray tan, to pat the skin dry and then rub moisturiser all over the body. Even if you leave your skin a little wet, the moisturiser will absorb better. Moisturisers help lock in water / hydration in the skin.

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6. Use a night cream for your face just before you hop into bed. Don't forget to cleanse first. A night cream is thicker and helps rejuvenate the skin whilst you are sleeping. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz. I've also recommended to my clients with really dry skin, to use the night cream during the day to speed up the hydration process.

7. When wearing make up, avoid powdery finishes on the face, as this will look dry and caked on, especially if your face is dry. Best to use cream or liquid foundations.

 A typical example of a 'cake face'.
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8. Just because it is colder, don't forget to wear your SPF+. The UV rays are still strong and if you get a little burnt, your skin will go dry too.

So remember, HYDRATION is the key to all things good in our bodies and it will show first on your SKIN.



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Get drinking and moisturising.

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SK :-)